Erik coached, guided, and mentored many in this industry, Fithian said.
When Erik called, you gave, one distribution source told me following his death.
Our industry lost one of its most passionate, intelligent, and best distribution executives.
Erik Lomis at Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation’s 2022 Pioneer DinneGetty Images
Erik Lomis was unlike any other, said Aronson in what was a very heartfelt speech.
You could take the boy out of Philly but you could never take the Philly out of the boy.
And thats the way Erik wanted it- always living forward.
Erik, like many of us, liked to win.
Win at work, win at golf, and win on the field.
But things like wins and losses, that once seemed so important, will simply fade away.
So, what does really matter?
What will matter is not ones success, but ones significance.
What matters is every act of courage, integrity, sacrifice, and compassion that we can do.
And Erik was incredibly compassionate.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Erik was one of those people.
May Eriks light shine brightly on, concluded Aronson.
