What's the difference between a Sales Rep and a Producers Rep?

This is a very common question...

A sales rep is a general term which ecapsulates foreign sales agents and independent sales reps. Both of these normally focus on selling your film (and often packages of films) to both U.S and foreign buyers/distributors.

By contrast, a proucer's rep is typically concerned with finding a U.S distribution deal for your film. For example, a producers rep will get involved in deciding the 'launch' festival for your film, as well as negotiate with the U.S distributor to hopefully retain the foreign rights - which you can then turn around and hire a foreign sales agent to sell those rights for you.