Tea Talk Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 11:00am ET
"Distribution Today: Finding Your Audience" Janet Brown, EVP Gunpowder & Sky, hosted by David Tochterman.
It's often said that Content Is King but Distribution is Queen, but with the increasing growth of streaming platforms and niche channels, how has the emphasis on audience demographics changed the model for independent studios and producers? Janet Brown is a pioneer in film distribution and works across theatrical, broadcast, on-demand platforms and the new generation of ad-supported and niche digital channels. Brown will discuss how the industry is creating both domestic and international strategies, as well as new business models built around distributors becoming financiers themselves.
Janet Brown was the founder of FilmBuff, a pioneer in digital-first distribution for feature films, docs, and episodic content. Filmbuff was acquired by Gunpowder & Sky - an independent studio known for larger-than-life stories about groundbreaking music and musicians, pop culture, issues and personalities that are overtaking the world. Janet leads all acquisitions, co-production, and global sales for the company.
David Tochterman is CEO of Canvas Media Studios, a venture capital-backed studio and distributor for film, television, and digital/social platforms. David is also a digital strategy consultant for media, technology, and brand clients, as well as political campaigns. Prior to Canvas, David was a partner in the production company Pemberley Digital, winners of two Prime Time Emmys for Interactive Media on YouTube. As a senior television executive and producer, he has developed and produced programming for all networks and worked on hit series' that have won over 25 Emmy Awards and Nominations.
Tea Talk Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 11:00am ET
"Distribution Today: Finding Your Audience" Janet Brown, EVP Gunpowder & Sky, hosted by David Tochterman.
It's often said that Content Is King but Distribution is Queen, but with the increasing growth of streaming platforms and niche channels, how has the emphasis on audience demographics changed the model for independent studios and producers? Janet Brown is a pioneer in film distribution and works across theatrical, broadcast, on-demand platforms and the new generation of ad-supported and niche digital channels. Brown will discuss how the industry is creating both domestic and international strategies, as well as new business models built around distributors becoming financiers themselves.
Janet Brown was the founder of FilmBuff, a pioneer in digital-first distribution for feature films, docs, and episodic content. Filmbuff was acquired by Gunpowder & Sky - an independent studio known for larger-than-life stories about groundbreaking music and musicians, pop culture, issues and personalities that are overtaking the world. Janet leads all acquisitions, co-production, and global sales for the company.
David Tochterman is CEO of Canvas Media Studios, a venture capital-backed studio and distributor for film, television, and digital/social platforms. David is also a digital strategy consultant for media, technology, and brand clients, as well as political campaigns. Prior to Canvas, David was a partner in the production company Pemberley Digital, winners of two Prime Time Emmys for Interactive Media on YouTube. As a senior television executive and producer, he has developed and produced programming for all networks and worked on hit series' that have won over 25 Emmy Awards and Nominations.