About Speaker

Kymberli Frueh is a seasoned entertainment executive and recognized leader in global event cinema, with more than two decades of experience connecting world-class entertainment with audiences around the globe. As Executive Vice President of Content Acquisitions & Programming at Trafalgar Releasing, Frueh leads content acquisition and programming strategy, cultivating strategic partnerships with artists, studios, record labels, agencies, and management teams to bring premium entertainment to cinemas worldwide. Her work has helped build lasting relationships and successful recurring theatrical releases with iconic artists and groups, including BTS, Metallica, GHOST and Twenty One Pilots. She also helped establish the Grateful Dead’s annual Meet-Up at the Movies, an enduring theatrical tradition that continues to unite generations of fans. Since joining Trafalgar Releasing in 2018, Frueh has helped advance the company’s position as a global leader in event cinema, championing innovative distribution strategies that transform live performances, music, and cultural moments into compelling shared theatrical experiences. Prior to Trafalgar, Frueh held a senior leadership role at Fathom Events, where she contributed to the company’s growth and expansion into new programming categories. Her career spans a broad range of entertainment partnerships and distribution initiatives, reflecting her commitment to identifying distinctive content opportunities and building audiences through the power of cinema. Frueh has been recognized multiple times by Celluloid Junkie, including its Top 50 Women in Global Cinema and Top Women in Global Distribution honors. She continues to champion creative collaboration, innovative theatrical distribution, and the unique power of bringing fans together as a community in cinemas.