Expansion into international markets FilmNation Entertainment recently launched a new film called Painter, set to be introduced to international buyers at the American Film Market. This presents an opportunity for sales professionals to explore collaborations and distribution partnerships with global entities looking to acquire unique and highly anticipated titles.
Increased production capabilities With the appointment of Melissa Morkus as Senior Vice President, Physical Production, FilmNation Entertainment is signaling a focus on expanding its production capabilities. This development opens up avenues for sales professionals to offer production services, equipment, and technology solutions to support the studio's growing needs and projects.
Offshore output deals FilmNation Entertainment's series of offshore output deals for titles from Open Road presents an opportunity for sales development representatives to explore partnerships for international distribution. Sales professionals can engage with FilmNation to offer marketing, licensing, and distribution services tailored to the requirements of specific offshore markets.
Launch of new production label The launch of Infrared, a new film production label by FilmNation Entertainment, marks a strategic move towards mainstream films with franchise potential. This initiative creates a sales opportunity for professionals to pitch collaboration ideas, financing options, and promotional strategies to align with Infrared's genre-focused production goals.
Appointment of key personnel FilmNation Entertainment's hiring of Martin Rakusen as the COO and Drew Simon as the president of production highlights a shift towards enhancing operational efficiency and production quality. Sales representatives can leverage these key personnel appointments to initiate discussions on tailored business solutions and value-added services to support the studio's growth trajectory.