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Thessa Mooij

With a background in journalism (Screen International, The Hollywood Reporter) and film programming (Goethe-Institut London), Thessa Mooij is a multilingual, New York-based publicist whose company Silversalt PR handles campaigns for festival premieres in North America and Europe, theatrical releases and awards seasons. Some of Thessa’s high profile clients include Spike Lee, Michael Imperioli, Rutger Hauer and Michelle Yeoh. Most recently she handled the Oscar campaign for Ukrainian Sheriffs. Her PR company has also worked for IDFA and the Helsinki International Film Festivals, bringing international press to these leading European events.