Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s subsidiary Screen Media Ventures is teaming with UK outfit Great Point Media on a film acquisition facility that the companies say will be initially funded to $10M.
Great Point is providing 100% of the funds and Chicken Soup’s chief exec William J. Rouhana Jr said the deal would allow it to accelerate its content acquisitions activity, adding that it would continue to use a “capital efficient, lower-risk approach” to buying content.
“This financing allows us to build on our momentum in delivering higher-profile movies and TV series at a significantly lower cost of capital,” added David Fannon, president of Screen Media. “We have a solid track record of identifying content that will be successful and this fund enables us to significantly expand our library by acquiring that type of content when it is available.”
“We had previously financed two of Chicken Soup for...
Great Point is providing 100% of the funds and Chicken Soup’s chief exec William J. Rouhana Jr said the deal would allow it to accelerate its content acquisitions activity, adding that it would continue to use a “capital efficient, lower-risk approach” to buying content.
“This financing allows us to build on our momentum in delivering higher-profile movies and TV series at a significantly lower cost of capital,” added David Fannon, president of Screen Media. “We have a solid track record of identifying content that will be successful and this fund enables us to significantly expand our library by acquiring that type of content when it is available.”
“We had previously financed two of Chicken Soup for...
- 9/2/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
With a new parent company and a mandate to back bigger films with A-list casts, Screen Media is raising its profile. Historically, the company has been known for releasing genre titles that lacked visibility. Many of these made money, particularly when DVDs were a major business and in the early days of on-demand.
But that’s no longer the case. Over the past two years, Screen Media has worked on prestige fare such as “Bel Canto,” a well-reviewed drama with Oscar-winner Julianne Moore and Oscar-nominee Ken Watanabe, and Terry Gilliam’s “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote,” a fantasy adventure that stars Adam Driver and Jonathan Pryce. It’s the kind of fare you’d expect from blue-chip indies like Sony Pictures Classics, and it hints at the changes afoot at the company.
“When I started it was a DVD business with a license to print money,” said David Fannon,...
But that’s no longer the case. Over the past two years, Screen Media has worked on prestige fare such as “Bel Canto,” a well-reviewed drama with Oscar-winner Julianne Moore and Oscar-nominee Ken Watanabe, and Terry Gilliam’s “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote,” a fantasy adventure that stars Adam Driver and Jonathan Pryce. It’s the kind of fare you’d expect from blue-chip indies like Sony Pictures Classics, and it hints at the changes afoot at the company.
“When I started it was a DVD business with a license to print money,” said David Fannon,...
- 5/19/2019
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Independent film distributor Screen Media said on Thursday that it has acquired North American rights to “Corporate Animals.”
The film, which premiered in the midnight section of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, stars Demi Moore, Ed Helms, Jessica Williams, Karan Soni, Isiah Whitlock Jr, Dan Bakkedahl, Calum Worthy, Nasim Pedrad, Martha Kelly, Jennifer Kim and the voice of Britney Spears.
“Corporate Animals” was directed by Patrick Brice and has been described as “The Office” meets “The Descent.” Screen Media is planning a day-and-date release for this summer.
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The film follows Lucy (Demi Moore) as the egotistical, megalomaniac CEO of Incredible Edible Cutlery, America’s premier provider of edible cutlery. In her infinite wisdom, Lucy leads her staff, including her long-suffering assistants, Freddie (Karan Soni) and Jess (Jessica Williams), on a corporate team-building spelunking weekend in New Mexico.
The film, which premiered in the midnight section of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, stars Demi Moore, Ed Helms, Jessica Williams, Karan Soni, Isiah Whitlock Jr, Dan Bakkedahl, Calum Worthy, Nasim Pedrad, Martha Kelly, Jennifer Kim and the voice of Britney Spears.
“Corporate Animals” was directed by Patrick Brice and has been described as “The Office” meets “The Descent.” Screen Media is planning a day-and-date release for this summer.
Also Read: Bruce Springsteen-Inspired Sundance Film 'Blinded by the Light' Given Release Date by Warner Bros.
The film follows Lucy (Demi Moore) as the egotistical, megalomaniac CEO of Incredible Edible Cutlery, America’s premier provider of edible cutlery. In her infinite wisdom, Lucy leads her staff, including her long-suffering assistants, Freddie (Karan Soni) and Jess (Jessica Williams), on a corporate team-building spelunking weekend in New Mexico.
- 2/21/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Exclusive: U.S. distributor Screen Media and Clay Epstein’s sales outfit Film Mode have struck a deal whereby the latter will represent Screen Media’s international sales titles. Where possible, the duo will also look to acquire world rights on projects going forward.
The partnership gets underway at this week’s Efm in Berlin, where Film Mode will handle sales of Screen Media’s lineup including movies Stray, A Very Nutty Christmas and You Might Be The Killer. Film Mode will also represent Screen Media’s 600-strong international sales library.
“Screen Media has been looking for new strategic partnerships as we begin to aggressively grow our business,” explained Screen Media President David Fannon. “Partnering with Film Mode not only allows us to work with a top-notch sales company and maximize our foreign presence, but we can now actively pursue more worldwide acquisition and co-production opportunities.”
“We’re delighted to...
The partnership gets underway at this week’s Efm in Berlin, where Film Mode will handle sales of Screen Media’s lineup including movies Stray, A Very Nutty Christmas and You Might Be The Killer. Film Mode will also represent Screen Media’s 600-strong international sales library.
“Screen Media has been looking for new strategic partnerships as we begin to aggressively grow our business,” explained Screen Media President David Fannon. “Partnering with Film Mode not only allows us to work with a top-notch sales company and maximize our foreign presence, but we can now actively pursue more worldwide acquisition and co-production opportunities.”
“We’re delighted to...
- 2/5/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Partnership kicks off at Efm with Stray, A Very Nutty Christmas, You Might Be The Killer.
Screen Media today on Tuesday (5) announced a sales partnership with Film Mode Entertainment kicking off at Efm this week.
The roster for buyers includes sci-fi thriller Stray, family film A Very Nutty Christmas, and comedy-horror You Might Be The Killer. Film Mode will also engage with buyers on Screen Media’s catalogue of more than 600 titles.
“Screen Media has been looking for new strategic partnerships as we begin to aggressively grow our business,” said Screen Media president David Fannon. “Partnering with Film Mode not...
Screen Media today on Tuesday (5) announced a sales partnership with Film Mode Entertainment kicking off at Efm this week.
The roster for buyers includes sci-fi thriller Stray, family film A Very Nutty Christmas, and comedy-horror You Might Be The Killer. Film Mode will also engage with buyers on Screen Media’s catalogue of more than 600 titles.
“Screen Media has been looking for new strategic partnerships as we begin to aggressively grow our business,” said Screen Media president David Fannon. “Partnering with Film Mode not...
- 2/5/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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