Taika Waititi will adapt “The Incal” into a feature film.
The big screen version of the beloved comic book creation of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Moebius will boast a script from the “Thor: Ragnarok” director and writer, who will collaborate with Jemaine Clement and Peter Warren. Clement and Waititi previously teamed on “What We Do in the Shadows” and “Flight of the Conchords.”
The project is the first foray into film for publisher Humanoids.
“The films and graphic novels of Alejandro Jodorowsky have influenced me and so many others for so long. I was stunned to be given the opportunity to bring his iconic characters to life,” said Waititi.
Created by filmmaker and writer Jodorowsky and French artist Moebius at the end of the ’70s, “The Incal” has a devoted readership, having become the highest-selling science fiction graphic novel in history. The graphic novel is the foundation of the “Jodoverse,” which...
The big screen version of the beloved comic book creation of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Moebius will boast a script from the “Thor: Ragnarok” director and writer, who will collaborate with Jemaine Clement and Peter Warren. Clement and Waititi previously teamed on “What We Do in the Shadows” and “Flight of the Conchords.”
The project is the first foray into film for publisher Humanoids.
“The films and graphic novels of Alejandro Jodorowsky have influenced me and so many others for so long. I was stunned to be given the opportunity to bring his iconic characters to life,” said Waititi.
Created by filmmaker and writer Jodorowsky and French artist Moebius at the end of the ’70s, “The Incal” has a devoted readership, having become the highest-selling science fiction graphic novel in history. The graphic novel is the foundation of the “Jodoverse,” which...
- 11/4/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Mundial, the joint venture between Im Global and Mexico’s Canana, has struck an exclusive output deal for the films of Mexican producer Monica Lozano’s Alebrije Cine y Video.
Lozano has produced the likes of Amores Perros and Mexico’s all-time box office smash Instructions Not Included (pictured).
Mundial and Alebrije will jointly represent the films in the Us and Latin America while Mundial will serve as exclusive sales agent for the rest of the world.
Mundial vp Cristina Garza and Im Global svp of international development and operations David Jourdan brokered the deal with Lozano.
Lozano has produced the likes of Amores Perros and Mexico’s all-time box office smash Instructions Not Included (pictured).
Mundial and Alebrije will jointly represent the films in the Us and Latin America while Mundial will serve as exclusive sales agent for the rest of the world.
Mundial vp Cristina Garza and Im Global svp of international development and operations David Jourdan brokered the deal with Lozano.
- 11/10/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: The company has taken Chinese remake rights to the Mexican hit.
Marking the latest in a string of initiatives exploring opportunities in the world’s biggest boom market, Los Angeles-based Im Global has picked up Chinese remake rights from FilmSharks to Mexican smash The Noble Family.
Under the terms of the deal, Im Global will develop and produce a Chinese-language remake via its Beijing operation under the auspices of Leslie Chen.
The company’s senior vice-president of sales and acquisitions for Asia has led the office since Im Global chief Stuart Ford opened his China hub in 2012.
The Noble Family (Nosotros Los Nobles) became a box office sensation in Mexico when it opened in 2013 and generated more than 7.6m admissions.
The story of three spoiled children cut off from the family and forced to find work remains the second biggest Mexican release behind Instructions Not Included.
Leonardo Zambron produced alongside director Gary Alazmaki and such was...
Marking the latest in a string of initiatives exploring opportunities in the world’s biggest boom market, Los Angeles-based Im Global has picked up Chinese remake rights from FilmSharks to Mexican smash The Noble Family.
Under the terms of the deal, Im Global will develop and produce a Chinese-language remake via its Beijing operation under the auspices of Leslie Chen.
The company’s senior vice-president of sales and acquisitions for Asia has led the office since Im Global chief Stuart Ford opened his China hub in 2012.
The Noble Family (Nosotros Los Nobles) became a box office sensation in Mexico when it opened in 2013 and generated more than 7.6m admissions.
The story of three spoiled children cut off from the family and forced to find work remains the second biggest Mexican release behind Instructions Not Included.
Leonardo Zambron produced alongside director Gary Alazmaki and such was...
- 11/7/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
This year’s Afm programme will offer new conference sessions on China and festivals and speakers including Glen Basner, John Sloss, Cassian Elwes and the president of China Film Co-Production Corporation.
The 2015 American Film Market (Afm) has unveiled an initial line-up of speakers that includes FilmNation CEO Glen Basner, Cinetic Media’s John Sloss, producer/agent Cassian Elwes and China Film Co-production Corporation president Miao Xiaotian.
The event, which runs Nov 4-11 in Santa Monica, will include roundtables starting on Nov 5 and conferences, starting on Nov 7, covering finance, pitching, production and distribution.
Included in the programme for the first time will be a China Conference, a Festival Conference and a Festival Focus.
Other confirmed speakers are:
Mark Adams, artistic director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival;Tobin Armbrust, president, worldwide production and acquisition at Virgin Produced;John Burke, partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Llp;Jamie Carmichael,president of film at Content;Paul Davidson, Svp film and...
The 2015 American Film Market (Afm) has unveiled an initial line-up of speakers that includes FilmNation CEO Glen Basner, Cinetic Media’s John Sloss, producer/agent Cassian Elwes and China Film Co-production Corporation president Miao Xiaotian.
The event, which runs Nov 4-11 in Santa Monica, will include roundtables starting on Nov 5 and conferences, starting on Nov 7, covering finance, pitching, production and distribution.
Included in the programme for the first time will be a China Conference, a Festival Conference and a Festival Focus.
Other confirmed speakers are:
Mark Adams, artistic director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival;Tobin Armbrust, president, worldwide production and acquisition at Virgin Produced;John Burke, partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Llp;Jamie Carmichael,president of film at Content;Paul Davidson, Svp film and...
- 10/6/2015
- ScreenDaily
This year’s Afm programme will offer new conference sessions on China and festivals and speakers including Glen Basner, John Sloss, Cassian Elwes and the president of China Film Co-Production Corporation.
The 2015 American Film Market (Afm) has unveiled an initial line-up of speakers that includes FilmNation CEO Glen Basner (pictured), Cinetic Media’s John Sloss, producer/agent Cassian Elwes and China Film Co-production Corporation president Miao Xiaotian.
The event, which runs November 4-11 in Santa Monica, will include roundtables starting on Nov 5 and conferences, starting on Nov 7, covering finance, pitching, production and distribution. Included in the programme for the first time will be a China Conference, a Festival Conference and a Festival Focus.
Other confirmed speakers are: Mark Adams, artistic director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival; Tobin Armbrust, president, worldwide production and acquisition at Virgin Produced; P John Burke, partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Llp; Jamie Carmichael,presidentof film at...
The 2015 American Film Market (Afm) has unveiled an initial line-up of speakers that includes FilmNation CEO Glen Basner (pictured), Cinetic Media’s John Sloss, producer/agent Cassian Elwes and China Film Co-production Corporation president Miao Xiaotian.
The event, which runs November 4-11 in Santa Monica, will include roundtables starting on Nov 5 and conferences, starting on Nov 7, covering finance, pitching, production and distribution. Included in the programme for the first time will be a China Conference, a Festival Conference and a Festival Focus.
Other confirmed speakers are: Mark Adams, artistic director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival; Tobin Armbrust, president, worldwide production and acquisition at Virgin Produced; P John Burke, partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Llp; Jamie Carmichael,presidentof film at...
- 10/6/2015
- ScreenDaily
Mel Gibson’s next war movie, “Hacksaw Ridge,” has secured Chinese distribution. YooZoo Pictures, the new motion picture division of parent company Youzu Interactive, announced on Monday it acquired the rights from Im Global, along with a presentation credit in other international territories. The deal, negotiated by Wei Han on behalf of YooZoo and David Jourdan on behalf of Im Global, marks the company’s first high-profile buy. Also read: Mel Gibson to Serve as Art Director on Bruce Willis' Chinese War Movie 'The Bombing' Gibson is directing Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn and Sam Worthington in the...
- 8/17/2015
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
Im Global and talent managers Carlos Bobadilla and Brandon Guzmán have launched a joint venture management and production company with a focus on Latino talent.
Principals Bobadilla and Guzmán will oversee Valor Entertainment Group’s literary division and talent division, respectively.
The venture will have particular focus on Im Global’s Latin business and will work in concert with Mundial, the sales venture set up with Canana Films, and Im’s Global’s music and television arms.
Senior vice-president of international business development and operations David Jourdan and general counsel Deborah Zipser will liaise between Im Global and Valor.
The joint venture will be headquartered at Im Global’s Los Angeles office and will also work with the company’s offices in New York, Mexico City, London, Mumbai and Beijing.
Bobadilla began his career at the Endeavor Talent Agency before pursuing talent management on his own.
He joined management and production company Haven Entertainment in 2012 to spearhead...
Principals Bobadilla and Guzmán will oversee Valor Entertainment Group’s literary division and talent division, respectively.
The venture will have particular focus on Im Global’s Latin business and will work in concert with Mundial, the sales venture set up with Canana Films, and Im’s Global’s music and television arms.
Senior vice-president of international business development and operations David Jourdan and general counsel Deborah Zipser will liaise between Im Global and Valor.
The joint venture will be headquartered at Im Global’s Los Angeles office and will also work with the company’s offices in New York, Mexico City, London, Mumbai and Beijing.
Bobadilla began his career at the Endeavor Talent Agency before pursuing talent management on his own.
He joined management and production company Haven Entertainment in 2012 to spearhead...
- 5/13/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Today, Winston Baker, the leading global producer of entertainment finance conferences, celebrates its seventh anniversary and has announced their “6th Annual International Film Finance Forum” lineup. Winston Baker will host this momentous event on May 15, 2015, during the 68th Festival de Cannnes at the prestigious Carlton Hotel located on the Boulevard de La Croisette in Cannes, France.
"One of our recent keynotes, John Sloss, the founder of Cinetic Media, said it best: ‘Everything is changing -‐ the form of the content, the way it's being financed, the way it's being delivered, the way it's being consumed.’ His sentiment captures why we continue to offer our forums around the world. We need to keep industry professionals informed about the latest money-‐making trends and strategic developments in the entertainment and media sectors as they relate to finance and revenue generation,” said Katherine Winston, Co-‐Founder and Managing Partner, Winston Baker.
As part of Winston Baker’s Film Finance Forum® series, this unique event will be a half-‐day program geared towards global strategies for financing films, mitigating risk, aligning interests with partners worldwide, and identifying viable distribution in the age of “watch it when you want and where you want it.” “We see an increasing number of digital channels entering the market every month," said Ray Bell, serial entrepreneur, Founder/CEO of Digital Film Cloud Network, and a forum speaker. “The move to the cloud is having a profound impact on how film financing, rights licensing, and distribution is and will be performed."
In addition to featuring a session on the latest digital strategies, Winston Baker will be presenting a director’s keynote panel with Lone Scherfig, the director of the award-‐winning films "An Education," "One Day" and "Italian For Beginners" along with Ariel Vromen, the writer and director of the critically acclaimed film “The Iceman.”
The speaking faculty will also feature producers, distributors, financiers, agents, and executives who have worked on notable and award-‐winning films such as "12 Years a Slave," "American Hustle," "Black Swan," "Cake," "Dallas Buyers Club," "Django Unchained," "End of Watch," "Gosford Park," "Iron Lady," "Looper," "Midnight in Paris," "Silver Linings Playbook," "The Artist," "The Butler,""The Constant Gardener," "The Hurt Locker,""The Imitation Game," "The King's Speech," "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "Zero Dark Thirty" and more.
These professionals include:
-- Ashok Amritraj, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hyde Park Entertainment
‐- Tom Ara, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig Llp
-‐ Joseph Calabrese, Global Chair, Entertainment, Sports and Media Practice, Latham & Watkins Llp
-‐ Jeffrey Chan, Co-‐Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Distribution Workshop
-‐ Joseph Chianese, Executive Vice President, Ep Financial Solutions, Entertainment Partners
-‐ Guillaume de Chalendar, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Media & Entertainment, Bank Leumi
-‐ Cristina Garza, Vice President, Mundial
-‐ David Glasser, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Weinstein Company
-‐ Micah Green, Co-‐Head, Film Finance and Sales Group, Creative Artists Agency
-‐ Vincent Grimond, Chief Executive Officer, Wild Bunch
-‐ Mark Hutchison, Partner, Nigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno
-‐ Robert Jones, Co-‐Managing Director, The Fyzz Facility
-‐ David Jourdan, Senior Vice President, International Business Development, Im Global
-‐ David U. Lee, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Leeding Media
-‐ Yansong Li, President, iQiYi Motion Pictures
-‐ Bill Lischak, Co-‐President, OddLot Entertainment
-‐ Javier Méndez, Executive Producer and Head of Content, Mediapro Group
-‐ John Penotti, President, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment / Vice Chairman, Ivanhoe Pictures
-‐ Lisa Schwartz, Evp, Distribution, Operations and Business Development, IFC Films and Sundance Selects
-‐ Nigel Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer, Whitehorse Pictures
Every year, the Cannes forum hosts a targeted group of 150 to 200 film financiers, producers, sales agents, buyers, and seasoned advisors. The Winston Baker forum is an effective way to stay connected with active industry deal-‐makers and make new contacts at a film festival that hosts thousands of people each year. Sponsors and partners of the forum include Im Global, Digital Film Cloud Network, Vine Alternative Investments, Entertainment Partners, Leumi, Latham & Watkins Llp, Nigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, Greenberg Traurig Llp, The Fyzz Facility, FilmFestivals.com, ProductionHub, Stage 32, TrueSpark, Variety, and Wift Germany.
For more information, visit: http://filmfinanceforum.com/conferences/cannes/
To register now, visit: http://filmfinanceforum.com/conferences/cannes/registration/...
"One of our recent keynotes, John Sloss, the founder of Cinetic Media, said it best: ‘Everything is changing -‐ the form of the content, the way it's being financed, the way it's being delivered, the way it's being consumed.’ His sentiment captures why we continue to offer our forums around the world. We need to keep industry professionals informed about the latest money-‐making trends and strategic developments in the entertainment and media sectors as they relate to finance and revenue generation,” said Katherine Winston, Co-‐Founder and Managing Partner, Winston Baker.
As part of Winston Baker’s Film Finance Forum® series, this unique event will be a half-‐day program geared towards global strategies for financing films, mitigating risk, aligning interests with partners worldwide, and identifying viable distribution in the age of “watch it when you want and where you want it.” “We see an increasing number of digital channels entering the market every month," said Ray Bell, serial entrepreneur, Founder/CEO of Digital Film Cloud Network, and a forum speaker. “The move to the cloud is having a profound impact on how film financing, rights licensing, and distribution is and will be performed."
In addition to featuring a session on the latest digital strategies, Winston Baker will be presenting a director’s keynote panel with Lone Scherfig, the director of the award-‐winning films "An Education," "One Day" and "Italian For Beginners" along with Ariel Vromen, the writer and director of the critically acclaimed film “The Iceman.”
The speaking faculty will also feature producers, distributors, financiers, agents, and executives who have worked on notable and award-‐winning films such as "12 Years a Slave," "American Hustle," "Black Swan," "Cake," "Dallas Buyers Club," "Django Unchained," "End of Watch," "Gosford Park," "Iron Lady," "Looper," "Midnight in Paris," "Silver Linings Playbook," "The Artist," "The Butler,""The Constant Gardener," "The Hurt Locker,""The Imitation Game," "The King's Speech," "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "Zero Dark Thirty" and more.
These professionals include:
-- Ashok Amritraj, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hyde Park Entertainment
‐- Tom Ara, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig Llp
-‐ Joseph Calabrese, Global Chair, Entertainment, Sports and Media Practice, Latham & Watkins Llp
-‐ Jeffrey Chan, Co-‐Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Distribution Workshop
-‐ Joseph Chianese, Executive Vice President, Ep Financial Solutions, Entertainment Partners
-‐ Guillaume de Chalendar, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Media & Entertainment, Bank Leumi
-‐ Cristina Garza, Vice President, Mundial
-‐ David Glasser, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Weinstein Company
-‐ Micah Green, Co-‐Head, Film Finance and Sales Group, Creative Artists Agency
-‐ Vincent Grimond, Chief Executive Officer, Wild Bunch
-‐ Mark Hutchison, Partner, Nigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno
-‐ Robert Jones, Co-‐Managing Director, The Fyzz Facility
-‐ David Jourdan, Senior Vice President, International Business Development, Im Global
-‐ David U. Lee, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Leeding Media
-‐ Yansong Li, President, iQiYi Motion Pictures
-‐ Bill Lischak, Co-‐President, OddLot Entertainment
-‐ Javier Méndez, Executive Producer and Head of Content, Mediapro Group
-‐ John Penotti, President, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment / Vice Chairman, Ivanhoe Pictures
-‐ Lisa Schwartz, Evp, Distribution, Operations and Business Development, IFC Films and Sundance Selects
-‐ Nigel Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer, Whitehorse Pictures
Every year, the Cannes forum hosts a targeted group of 150 to 200 film financiers, producers, sales agents, buyers, and seasoned advisors. The Winston Baker forum is an effective way to stay connected with active industry deal-‐makers and make new contacts at a film festival that hosts thousands of people each year. Sponsors and partners of the forum include Im Global, Digital Film Cloud Network, Vine Alternative Investments, Entertainment Partners, Leumi, Latham & Watkins Llp, Nigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno, Greenberg Traurig Llp, The Fyzz Facility, FilmFestivals.com, ProductionHub, Stage 32, TrueSpark, Variety, and Wift Germany.
For more information, visit: http://filmfinanceforum.com/conferences/cannes/
To register now, visit: http://filmfinanceforum.com/conferences/cannes/registration/...
- 5/5/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Winston Baker will host its annual international program during the 68th Festival de Cannes at the prestigious Carlton Hotel located on the Boulevard de la Croisette. This particular forum will be a half-day program on the afternoon of May 15, 2015 geared towards global strategies for financing films, mitigating risk, aligning interests with partners worldwide, and identifying viable distribution in the age of “watch it when you want and where you want it.”
Winston Baker’s 2015 Cannes forum will be featuring outstanding speakers such:
· David Glasser, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Weinstein Company
· Ray Bell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Digital Film Cloud Network
· Lisa Schwartz, Evp, Distribution, Operations and Business Development, IFC Films and Sundance Selects
· Tanya Wexler, Director and Partner, Co-Op Entertainmet
· Micah Green, Co-Head, Film Finance and Sales Group, Creative Artists Agency
· David Jourdan, our Svp of International Business Development, Im Global
· Javier Méndez, Executive Producer and Head of Content, Mediapro Group
· Joseph Calabrese, Partner, Latham & Watkins Llp
· Mark Hutchison, Partner, Nksfb | Nigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno
· Tom Ara, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
· Joseph Chianese, Executive Vice President, Ep Financial Solutions, Entertainment Partners
· Ashok Amritraj, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hyde Park Entertainment
· Bill Lischak, Chief Operating Officer, Odd Lot Entertainment
· Robbert Aarts, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Fintage House
· Tom Ara, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
· Cristina Garza, Vice President, Mundial
· Yansong Li, President, iQiYi Motion Pictures
Key topics of discussion at the forum will include:
- View From the Director’s Chair: Banking on Content vs. Talent
- Is it Real Movie Money or Just Another Big Yacht Passing By?
- Staying Ahead of the Growing Co-Production Curve
- Breaking into the China Market: Power Players and Strategic Partnership Opportunities
- Distribution Re-Defined: Selling Films and Making Money in the On-Demand Age
At the end of the forum, a private reception will be hosted for speakers, sponsors, and registered attendees.
Attendee Profile:
Each year, the Cannes forum hosts a targeted group of between 150 and 200 film financiers, producers, sales agents, buyers, and seasoned advisors. The Winston Baker forum is an effective way to stay connected with award winning producers and active industry deal-makers, as well as make new contacts at a film festival that hosts thousands of people each year.
In 2014, attendance at the Marché du Film reached a record 11,806 registered participants, including 1,927 buyers for 5,036 companies. 116 countries were represented that year, with 8 new countries making an appearance. In such a huge market, there is no better way to establish visibility with the right contacts than by attending a high-level film finance and distribution conference.
More information on programming is available on the International Film Finance Forum website.
Registration Details:
As a partner of the forum, we are offering you the opportunity to save big when registering for this high-caliber conference. Simply click here and enter promo code: Sbuzz and save 30% by April 30, 2015!
Additional discounts:
- 25% Discount: Available for member registration from May 1 – May 8, 2015
- 10% Discount: Available for member registration from May 9 – May 14, 2015
- No discounts will be available on the day of the conference
Customer Service Contact:
Kerry Cunniffe
Winston | Baker
Phone: +1-646-763-1300
Email: cs@winstonbaker.com...
Winston Baker’s 2015 Cannes forum will be featuring outstanding speakers such:
· David Glasser, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Weinstein Company
· Ray Bell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Digital Film Cloud Network
· Lisa Schwartz, Evp, Distribution, Operations and Business Development, IFC Films and Sundance Selects
· Tanya Wexler, Director and Partner, Co-Op Entertainmet
· Micah Green, Co-Head, Film Finance and Sales Group, Creative Artists Agency
· David Jourdan, our Svp of International Business Development, Im Global
· Javier Méndez, Executive Producer and Head of Content, Mediapro Group
· Joseph Calabrese, Partner, Latham & Watkins Llp
· Mark Hutchison, Partner, Nksfb | Nigro Karlin Segal Feldstein & Bolno
· Tom Ara, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
· Joseph Chianese, Executive Vice President, Ep Financial Solutions, Entertainment Partners
· Ashok Amritraj, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hyde Park Entertainment
· Bill Lischak, Chief Operating Officer, Odd Lot Entertainment
· Robbert Aarts, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Fintage House
· Tom Ara, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
· Cristina Garza, Vice President, Mundial
· Yansong Li, President, iQiYi Motion Pictures
Key topics of discussion at the forum will include:
- View From the Director’s Chair: Banking on Content vs. Talent
- Is it Real Movie Money or Just Another Big Yacht Passing By?
- Staying Ahead of the Growing Co-Production Curve
- Breaking into the China Market: Power Players and Strategic Partnership Opportunities
- Distribution Re-Defined: Selling Films and Making Money in the On-Demand Age
At the end of the forum, a private reception will be hosted for speakers, sponsors, and registered attendees.
Attendee Profile:
Each year, the Cannes forum hosts a targeted group of between 150 and 200 film financiers, producers, sales agents, buyers, and seasoned advisors. The Winston Baker forum is an effective way to stay connected with award winning producers and active industry deal-makers, as well as make new contacts at a film festival that hosts thousands of people each year.
In 2014, attendance at the Marché du Film reached a record 11,806 registered participants, including 1,927 buyers for 5,036 companies. 116 countries were represented that year, with 8 new countries making an appearance. In such a huge market, there is no better way to establish visibility with the right contacts than by attending a high-level film finance and distribution conference.
More information on programming is available on the International Film Finance Forum website.
Registration Details:
As a partner of the forum, we are offering you the opportunity to save big when registering for this high-caliber conference. Simply click here and enter promo code: Sbuzz and save 30% by April 30, 2015!
Additional discounts:
- 25% Discount: Available for member registration from May 1 – May 8, 2015
- 10% Discount: Available for member registration from May 9 – May 14, 2015
- No discounts will be available on the day of the conference
Customer Service Contact:
Kerry Cunniffe
Winston | Baker
Phone: +1-646-763-1300
Email: cs@winstonbaker.com...
- 4/25/2015
- by Peter Belsito
- Sydney's Buzz
Michael Rothstein named president of international sales and distribution following Jonathan Deckter’s exit last week.
Stuart Ford’s sales-finance-production powerhouse Im Global has hired Michael Rothstein as president of international sales and distribution.
Rothstein was formerly president of international at The Weinstein Company where he served from its inception in 2005 until 2013, and previously worked with Im Global’s Ford at Miramax.
The exec will oversee a sales operation spread across regional offices in Los Angeles, London, Beijing and Mexico City.
Reporting to Rothstein will be sales and distribution executives Tatyana Joffe, Emil Elmér, David Jourdan, Leslie Chen, Callum Grant, Talia Goldman and Weihan Zhang, as well as a sales division of over 40 people encompassing sales, marketing, legal, accounting, collections and technical operations.
The Im Global slate encompasses 12 to 15 Hollywood titles per year as well as sales on Chinese language and Bollywood films through the company’s Anthem label which handles eight to 10 films per year.
Rothstein...
Stuart Ford’s sales-finance-production powerhouse Im Global has hired Michael Rothstein as president of international sales and distribution.
Rothstein was formerly president of international at The Weinstein Company where he served from its inception in 2005 until 2013, and previously worked with Im Global’s Ford at Miramax.
The exec will oversee a sales operation spread across regional offices in Los Angeles, London, Beijing and Mexico City.
Reporting to Rothstein will be sales and distribution executives Tatyana Joffe, Emil Elmér, David Jourdan, Leslie Chen, Callum Grant, Talia Goldman and Weihan Zhang, as well as a sales division of over 40 people encompassing sales, marketing, legal, accounting, collections and technical operations.
The Im Global slate encompasses 12 to 15 Hollywood titles per year as well as sales on Chinese language and Bollywood films through the company’s Anthem label which handles eight to 10 films per year.
Rothstein...
- 3/9/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Im Global and China’s Wanda Media are teaming for worldwide sales, excluding China, for Wanda’s action adventure film The Ghouls.
Sales will kick off here at the Afm. Im Global wll lead sales outside of Asia; Wanda’s International Distribution Manager Celine Lin will handle Asian territories.
The film unusually brings together financing from three of China’s biggest film companies – Wanda Pictures, Huayi Brothers and Enlight Media.
The 3D epic is currently filming in China and New York and will be readied for a December 2015 release. Wuershan [pictured] (Painted Skin: Resurrection) directs and Chen Kuo-Fu (Detective Dee) produces.
The film is based on the hit novel series, about a clan of graverobbers working in New York who are called back to solve ancient mysteries in the tombs of China.
The deal was brokered by Lin on behalf of Wanda Media’s General Manager Gillian Zhao, and on behalf of Im Global by CEO [link...
Sales will kick off here at the Afm. Im Global wll lead sales outside of Asia; Wanda’s International Distribution Manager Celine Lin will handle Asian territories.
The film unusually brings together financing from three of China’s biggest film companies – Wanda Pictures, Huayi Brothers and Enlight Media.
The 3D epic is currently filming in China and New York and will be readied for a December 2015 release. Wuershan [pictured] (Painted Skin: Resurrection) directs and Chen Kuo-Fu (Detective Dee) produces.
The film is based on the hit novel series, about a clan of graverobbers working in New York who are called back to solve ancient mysteries in the tombs of China.
The deal was brokered by Lin on behalf of Wanda Media’s General Manager Gillian Zhao, and on behalf of Im Global by CEO [link...
- 11/5/2014
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Im Global is boosting its exec ranks as sales action kicks off in Toronto. The film and TV sales, financing, and production company has hired Emil Elmer to serve as Svp, International Sales and Acquisitions out of its London office. Prior to Im Global, the former Focus Features International Svp and Miramax and Pathe alum worked on titles including Blue Jasmine, Turner, Under The Skin, Bullet To The Head, Eastern Promises, Slumdog Millionaire, and Amélie.
Im Global has also boosted London-based exec David Jourdan to Svp, International Business Development and Operations. He’ll be working out of the La headquarters with CEO Stuart Ford and COO Chris Bosco focusing on Asia and Latin America operations and overseeing acquisitions for Im Global’s Apsara label reporting to President Jonathan Deckter. Apsara’s upcoming titles include Selfless, American Ultra, and The Night Comes For Us. The expanding Im Global has outposts in La,...
Im Global has also boosted London-based exec David Jourdan to Svp, International Business Development and Operations. He’ll be working out of the La headquarters with CEO Stuart Ford and COO Chris Bosco focusing on Asia and Latin America operations and overseeing acquisitions for Im Global’s Apsara label reporting to President Jonathan Deckter. Apsara’s upcoming titles include Selfless, American Ultra, and The Night Comes For Us. The expanding Im Global has outposts in La,...
- 9/4/2014
- by Jen Yamato
- Deadline
Im Global has hired Emil Elmer to head up its UK office as David Jourdan moves back to La to oversee acquisitions for the Apsara label, among other tasks.
Swedish-born Elmer (pictured at right) becomes svp of international sales and acquisitions based in London.
He most recently served as svp at Focus Features International and prior to that was a full-time consultant at financier Silver Reel. He started as director acquisitions at Miramax before joining Pathe as head of acquisitions.
Jourdan (pictured at left), a four-year employee at Im Global, returns to the company’s Los Angeles headquarters to serve as svp of international business development and operations.
He will work closely with Im Global founder and CEO Stuart Ford and COO Chris Bosco on strategic initiatives in Asia and Latin America.
In his Apsara role, Jourdan will report to president Jonathan Deckter. Apsara has several upcoming releases in 2015 including Selfless, American Ultra and...
Swedish-born Elmer (pictured at right) becomes svp of international sales and acquisitions based in London.
He most recently served as svp at Focus Features International and prior to that was a full-time consultant at financier Silver Reel. He started as director acquisitions at Miramax before joining Pathe as head of acquisitions.
Jourdan (pictured at left), a four-year employee at Im Global, returns to the company’s Los Angeles headquarters to serve as svp of international business development and operations.
He will work closely with Im Global founder and CEO Stuart Ford and COO Chris Bosco on strategic initiatives in Asia and Latin America.
In his Apsara role, Jourdan will report to president Jonathan Deckter. Apsara has several upcoming releases in 2015 including Selfless, American Ultra and...
- 9/4/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Im Global CEO Stuart Ford has curated the two-day film event, set to run in July during the International Festival Of Business 2014 (Ifb 2014) in Liverpool.
Dream Factory will take place from July 14-15 as part of the broader seven-week business convention Ifb 2014 and features more than 30 speakers on a panoply of topics related to the creative and business aspects of film-making.
Liverpool-born Ford curated Dream Factory in partnership with UK talent management firm Independent and local writer and producer Kevin Sampson.
The event will take place at Liverpool’s Foundation For Art And Creative Technology (Fact, pictured), the arts and media centre located in the Ropewalks district that houses four state-of-the-art film screens, several art galleries and a café and bar.
The first of the two days will be dedicated to the creative aspects of film-making while the second day will focus on the business of film.
At time of writing, scheduled programme...
Dream Factory will take place from July 14-15 as part of the broader seven-week business convention Ifb 2014 and features more than 30 speakers on a panoply of topics related to the creative and business aspects of film-making.
Liverpool-born Ford curated Dream Factory in partnership with UK talent management firm Independent and local writer and producer Kevin Sampson.
The event will take place at Liverpool’s Foundation For Art And Creative Technology (Fact, pictured), the arts and media centre located in the Ropewalks district that houses four state-of-the-art film screens, several art galleries and a café and bar.
The first of the two days will be dedicated to the creative aspects of film-making while the second day will focus on the business of film.
At time of writing, scheduled programme...
- 6/25/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Attendance up 22%; festival director Karl Spoerri talks about Zurich’s potential as a film finance hub.
The Zurich Film Festival’s ninth edition has given its Golden Eye for best international film to The Golden Cage (La Jaula De Oro) from Mexico’s Diego Quemada-Diez. The jury gave a special mention to actor Michael B Jordan in Ryan Coogler’s Fruitvale Station.
The International Documentary Film winner was Danish director Kaspar Astrup Schroeder’s Rent A Family Inc. (Lej En Familie A/S). A special mention went to Omar Mullick and Bassam Tariq’s These Birds Walk from Pakistan.
The German-language competition awards went to Frauke Finsterwalder’s German feature Finsterworld and Anna Thommen’s Swiss documentary Neuland. A special mention went to Die Frau Die Sich Traut by Marc Rensing for feature and to Sabine Lidl’s Nan Goldin – I Remember Your Face for documentary.
Each of the awards comes with a $22,050 (CHF20,000) cash prize and...
The Zurich Film Festival’s ninth edition has given its Golden Eye for best international film to The Golden Cage (La Jaula De Oro) from Mexico’s Diego Quemada-Diez. The jury gave a special mention to actor Michael B Jordan in Ryan Coogler’s Fruitvale Station.
The International Documentary Film winner was Danish director Kaspar Astrup Schroeder’s Rent A Family Inc. (Lej En Familie A/S). A special mention went to Omar Mullick and Bassam Tariq’s These Birds Walk from Pakistan.
The German-language competition awards went to Frauke Finsterwalder’s German feature Finsterworld and Anna Thommen’s Swiss documentary Neuland. A special mention went to Die Frau Die Sich Traut by Marc Rensing for feature and to Sabine Lidl’s Nan Goldin – I Remember Your Face for documentary.
Each of the awards comes with a $22,050 (CHF20,000) cash prize and...
- 10/6/2013
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Latin America and China are two of the hottest markets to watch for growing film investment, experts told the fourth-annual Film Finance Forum at the Zurich Film Festival, organised by Winston Baker.
French producer Pierre-Ange Le Pogam of Stone Angels said that he is “Looking a lot to China, the ‘zero’ we have at the moment could become substantial investment. In three years, China could be a bigger market than the Us.”
Charles Coker, the MD of Dasym Media who is working on Chinese co-productions with John Woo and Jackie Chan, noted: “China is a mystery to everybody here. It’s seen as the emerging behemoth in the entertainment industry…Media and entertainment spend rose from $350bn in 2011 to $547bn in 2012.” He added that 2002’s 1300 cinema screens were now closer to 13,000; Chinese box office in 2012 totaled $2.7bn and is on track to hit $3.5-$3.5bn this year.”
Stuart Wilkins of new Swiss-based financial company Blue Pencil Investments...
French producer Pierre-Ange Le Pogam of Stone Angels said that he is “Looking a lot to China, the ‘zero’ we have at the moment could become substantial investment. In three years, China could be a bigger market than the Us.”
Charles Coker, the MD of Dasym Media who is working on Chinese co-productions with John Woo and Jackie Chan, noted: “China is a mystery to everybody here. It’s seen as the emerging behemoth in the entertainment industry…Media and entertainment spend rose from $350bn in 2011 to $547bn in 2012.” He added that 2002’s 1300 cinema screens were now closer to 13,000; Chinese box office in 2012 totaled $2.7bn and is on track to hit $3.5-$3.5bn this year.”
Stuart Wilkins of new Swiss-based financial company Blue Pencil Investments...
- 10/1/2013
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
The 3rd edition of the Mumbai Film Mart which is running parallel to the Mumbai Film Festival from October 15-17 has attracted international players like Rapid Eye Movies (Germany) and Nikkatsu Corp. (Japan), along with Indian big-wigs like Yashraj Films, Eros, Utv, Balaji and Reliance Entertainment. These production houses have come to the market with films like Ra.One, Don 2 and The Dirty Picture. On the other hand, there are several independent filmmakers trying to woo buyers, sales agents and festival representatives with their projects.
Manav Vij who represents the thriller-romance With Love, Delhi starring veteran actors like Tom Alter and Seema Biswas at the market was busy arranging meetings. “Here people are more interested in exploring offbeat films. With Love, Delhi is probably a tad too mainstream in that sense,” he said, a little disappointed.
The conference room that is booked for arranged meetings was seen abuzz with people.
Manav Vij who represents the thriller-romance With Love, Delhi starring veteran actors like Tom Alter and Seema Biswas at the market was busy arranging meetings. “Here people are more interested in exploring offbeat films. With Love, Delhi is probably a tad too mainstream in that sense,” he said, a little disappointed.
The conference room that is booked for arranged meetings was seen abuzz with people.
- 10/17/2011
- by Nandita Dutta
- DearCinema.com
The third day of 13th Mumbai Film Festival continued with fervour. Following the two power packed days, the third day saw the opening of the 4th Rendez-vous with French Cinema, with The Artist (competed at the Cannes Film Festival 2011) as the opening film. Unprecedented numbers of audiences were witnessed for the two screenings of the film, following which a third screening of the film was also announced later. Present on the third day of the highly popular film festival, were the likes of Yash Chopra, Shyam Benegal, Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Riteish Deshmukh, Ayaan Mukerji, Shahana Goswami, Onir, Vikramaditya Motwane, Santosh Sivan, Bhushan Kumar, Adoor Gopalkrishnan, Aamna Sharif, French Director Martin Provost amongst numerous others. Films that attracted most audience included The Artist, She Monkey's, The Whistle Blower, Generation P, Michael and Urumi amongst others. Also, under the aegis of the Mumbai Film Festival, the three day long Mumbai Film...
- 10/15/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The third day of 13th Mumbai Film Festival continued with fervour. Following the two power packed days, the third day saw the opening of the 4th Rendez-vous with French Cinema, with The Artist (competed at the Cannes Film Festival 2011) as the opening film. Unprecedented numbers of audiences were witnessed for the two screenings of the film, following which a third screening of the film was also announced later. Present on the third day of the highly popular film festival, were the likes of Yash Chopra, Shyam Benegal, Anurag Kashyap, Kiran Rao, Riteish Deshmukh, Ayaan Mukerji, Shahana Goswami, Onir, Vikramaditya Motwane, Santosh Sivan, Bhushan Kumar, Adoor Gopalkrishnan, Aamna Sharif, French Director Martin Provost amongst numerous others. Films that attracted most audience included The Artist, She Monkey's, The Whistle Blower, Generation P, Michael and Urumi amongst others. Also, under the aegis of the Mumbai Film Festival, the three day long Mumbai Film...
- 10/15/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Among the spate of new international sales agencies, FilmNation Entertainment has been formed by ex-Weinstein Company executive Glen Basner. The company is the exclusive international sales agent for Media Rights Capital (MRC) and Samuels Media Group and has a non-exclusive sales pact with Endgame Entertainment. On its maiden voyage at AFM it is selling three projects from the Night Chronicles label, a partnership between MRC and M. Night Shyamalan. Prior to serving as president of international for TWC, Basner was EVP of international sales and distribution for Focus Features.
Another new sales agent is Exclusive Film Distribution headed by Guy East. HS Media's newly formed sales and distribution company whose debut line-up for the American Film Market includes presales for Peter Weirs' 'The Way Back' from Spitfire and three Hammer titles, Exclusive Film Distribution is based in London and handles worldwide sales and distribution for both Spitfire Pictures and Hammer Films 'The Quiet Ones', 'The Resident' and 'The Wake Wood' directed by David Keating and starring Aiden Gillen, Eva Birthistle and Timothy Spall and currently shooting in Ireland.
Philippe Martinez, formerly of Bauer Martinez has created production and international sales agency Cinepro Pictures with offices in Florida and Georgia. It is backed by private equity investors, aims to make two films a year and launched at AFM with $20m budgeted supernatural thriller 'Tribes Of October', to be directed and coproduced by Martinez himself. Cinepro head of sales Ben Rizzo also is offering at AFM the $7m comedy 'Ex-Wife For Sale' to be directed as well by Martinez. Also slated is $7m Val Kilmer thriller 'The Steam Experiment' directed by Martinez, now in post-production. Genius Products holds North American rights. Karinne Behr is consulting on sales during AFM through her company Finance In Motion.
Katapult's David Jourdan has left to head up T&C Pictures International, a new sales outfit owned by T&C Pictures run by Arata Matsushima and 'High School Musical' franchise producers Bill Borden and Barry Rosenbush.
George Lascu’s Rex Media is offering a Matrix-style trilogy by cult Russian sci-fi writer Vasily Golovachev, led by the first film, $10m budgeted 'The Interceptor' which is currently in post-production. Lascu is also beginning pre-sales on the next two installments.
New Korean sales outfit M-Line, founded by Michelle Son, former head of international business at Showeast has kicked off with the presale of romantic drama 'Kitchen' to Showgate for Japan. M-Line also handles Showeast titles, whose horror film 'To Sir With Love' was just licensed to I-ON Media for Germany.
Another new sales agent is Exclusive Film Distribution headed by Guy East. HS Media's newly formed sales and distribution company whose debut line-up for the American Film Market includes presales for Peter Weirs' 'The Way Back' from Spitfire and three Hammer titles, Exclusive Film Distribution is based in London and handles worldwide sales and distribution for both Spitfire Pictures and Hammer Films 'The Quiet Ones', 'The Resident' and 'The Wake Wood' directed by David Keating and starring Aiden Gillen, Eva Birthistle and Timothy Spall and currently shooting in Ireland.
Philippe Martinez, formerly of Bauer Martinez has created production and international sales agency Cinepro Pictures with offices in Florida and Georgia. It is backed by private equity investors, aims to make two films a year and launched at AFM with $20m budgeted supernatural thriller 'Tribes Of October', to be directed and coproduced by Martinez himself. Cinepro head of sales Ben Rizzo also is offering at AFM the $7m comedy 'Ex-Wife For Sale' to be directed as well by Martinez. Also slated is $7m Val Kilmer thriller 'The Steam Experiment' directed by Martinez, now in post-production. Genius Products holds North American rights. Karinne Behr is consulting on sales during AFM through her company Finance In Motion.
Katapult's David Jourdan has left to head up T&C Pictures International, a new sales outfit owned by T&C Pictures run by Arata Matsushima and 'High School Musical' franchise producers Bill Borden and Barry Rosenbush.
George Lascu’s Rex Media is offering a Matrix-style trilogy by cult Russian sci-fi writer Vasily Golovachev, led by the first film, $10m budgeted 'The Interceptor' which is currently in post-production. Lascu is also beginning pre-sales on the next two installments.
New Korean sales outfit M-Line, founded by Michelle Son, former head of international business at Showeast has kicked off with the presale of romantic drama 'Kitchen' to Showgate for Japan. M-Line also handles Showeast titles, whose horror film 'To Sir With Love' was just licensed to I-ON Media for Germany.
- 11/10/2008
- Sydney's Buzz
After 11 years Michelle Krumm and Maeva Gatineau, senior acquisitions executives, have left The Weinstein Co. Where they are going and whether they will be replaced is not known. Production VP, Michael Cole, another longtime vet and favorite in the industry, along with Sr. VP Production Carla Gardini will soon be leaving as will Exec. VP Marketing Gary Faber.
Mike Gabrawy has been brought into Arclight, Gary Hamilton's international sales agency and production company, to head production in Los Angeles where he will oversee 8 to 10 productions in the coming year.
Jim Sherry, former managing director of Alliance Atlantis is becoming co-president of Maple Pictures.
David Jourdan and Christine D'Souza are leaving Katapult and going to Santa Monica based T&C Pictures Int'l. He will oversee pending deals from Katapult during the transition period but otherwie contact Anna@katapultfilms.com. David's and Christine's email david@tandcpictures.com and christine@tandcpictures.com
Liz Mackiewicz and Adam Wright have joined Regent Worldwide Sales as co presidents. Liz was previously with Morgan Creek International.
Helen Loveridge has joined EastWest Filmdistribution. Loveridge, who was one of the founders of Fortissimo and was director of the Seattle Film Festival for four years. She will work in the London office alongside head of sales Alan Rudoff and Barbara Dias and will be responsible for sales in Germany, France, Benelux and Scandinavia, while Dias will handle Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Mark Urman leaves ThinkFilm October 1 to join Senator. ThinkFilm's Canada office is totally closed down. Mark and his wife Debra Davis, author of 'Strapless' which has been picked up for production are both avid users of Kindle.
Jamie Carmichael will relocate in its Santa Monica office as President. of the U.K. based ContentFilm International which is expanding its operations moving into bigger budgeted U.S. features.
James Norrie has moved to head international sales for The Salt Company.
Dutch buyer Pim Hermeling, head of A Film Distribution for Benelux is going into business with Wild Bunch in Benelux.
Momento! has brought in Nicholas Kaiser, formerly head of marketing and festivals at Rezo Films, to head up TV and video sales as well as all rights in certain territories. Also new is Marion Klotz, formerly with Films Distribution, to head up festival relations.
Mike Gabrawy has been brought into Arclight, Gary Hamilton's international sales agency and production company, to head production in Los Angeles where he will oversee 8 to 10 productions in the coming year.
Jim Sherry, former managing director of Alliance Atlantis is becoming co-president of Maple Pictures.
David Jourdan and Christine D'Souza are leaving Katapult and going to Santa Monica based T&C Pictures Int'l. He will oversee pending deals from Katapult during the transition period but otherwie contact Anna@katapultfilms.com. David's and Christine's email david@tandcpictures.com and christine@tandcpictures.com
Liz Mackiewicz and Adam Wright have joined Regent Worldwide Sales as co presidents. Liz was previously with Morgan Creek International.
Helen Loveridge has joined EastWest Filmdistribution. Loveridge, who was one of the founders of Fortissimo and was director of the Seattle Film Festival for four years. She will work in the London office alongside head of sales Alan Rudoff and Barbara Dias and will be responsible for sales in Germany, France, Benelux and Scandinavia, while Dias will handle Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Mark Urman leaves ThinkFilm October 1 to join Senator. ThinkFilm's Canada office is totally closed down. Mark and his wife Debra Davis, author of 'Strapless' which has been picked up for production are both avid users of Kindle.
Jamie Carmichael will relocate in its Santa Monica office as President. of the U.K. based ContentFilm International which is expanding its operations moving into bigger budgeted U.S. features.
James Norrie has moved to head international sales for The Salt Company.
Dutch buyer Pim Hermeling, head of A Film Distribution for Benelux is going into business with Wild Bunch in Benelux.
Momento! has brought in Nicholas Kaiser, formerly head of marketing and festivals at Rezo Films, to head up TV and video sales as well as all rights in certain territories. Also new is Marion Klotz, formerly with Films Distribution, to head up festival relations.
- 10/3/2008
- Sydney's Buzz
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