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In a move that caught industry observers by surprise, indie-film marketing guru Bob Berney abruptly departed Apparition, the film distribution company founded by Bill Pohlad.
Berney resigned as chief operating officer on Monday, just as he and his team were about to depart for the Cannes Film Festival to acquire films for Apparition. Calls to Pohlad, Berney and Apparition's PR firm were not immediately returned.
In an e-mail to Apparition staff, Pohlad wrote: "As some of you may know, Bob Berney has submitted his resignation...