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| Rebel Film/Rebel Entertainment
8899 Beverly Blvd., Suite 800 Phone: (310) 550-6760 Email: info@rebelfilm.com Web site: http://www.rebelfilm.com/ Contact: Roel Reine, CEO Biz: Production and development company for feature films and television Recent pics: "Adrenaline," "The Canyon,"
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| Regent Entertainment
10990 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Phone: (310) 806-4288 Email: ggeorge@regententertainment.com Web site: http://www.regententertain-ment.com/ Contact: Gene George, prexy, Regent Worldwide; Jeff Schenck, prexy, Regent Studios Biz: Full-service production, financing and distribution company specializing in theatrical, direct-to-video and made-for-television movies. Recent pics: "Blind Injustice," "Phantom
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| Rogue Pictures
65 Bleecker St., 3rd Floor Phone: (212) 539-4000 Web site: http://www.roguepictures.com/ Contact: David Linde, prexy Biz: Produces and distributes suspense, action, thriller and urban entertainment with mainstream appeal and franchise potential. Recent pics: "Unleashed," "Shaun of the Dead," "Assault on Precinct 13"
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| Screen Gems
10202 W. Washington Blvd. Phone: (310) 244-4000 Email: http://www.sonypictures.com/ Contact: Stacy Kolker Cramer, Eric Paquette, Scott Strauss, senior VPs, production Recent pics: "Underworld: Evolution," "When a Stranger Calls"
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| Serenade Films
2901 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 217 Phone: (310) 452-3335 Email: serenadefilms@aol.com Web site: http://www.serenadefilms.com/ Contact: Leslie Urdang, Michael Nozik, producers-partners; Geoff Linville, production executive; JP Impastato, assistant to the producers Biz: Finances and produces low-budget features for theatrical distribution. Recent pics: "Game 6," "Twelve and Holding," "The Great New Wonderful"
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| Shoreline Entertainment
1875 Century Park East, Suite 600 Phone: (310) 551-2060 Email: info@shorelineentertain-ment.com Web site: http://www.shorelineentertainment.com/ Contact: Morris Ruskin, CEO; Sam Eigen, director of worldwide distribution; Brian Sweet, sales manager Biz: Acquires, produces and distributes features, with financing from pre-sales, equity financiers and gap financing. Recent pics: "Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School," "Swimmers"
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| Showtime Networks
1633 Broadway, 17th Floor Phone: (212) 708-1600 Web site: http://www.sho.com/ Contact: Matt Blank, chairman-CEO; Robert Greenblatt, prexy of entertainment; Ann Foley, executive VP, programming Biz: Launched Showtime Independent Films in 2003 to finance movies directly for the independent theatrical marketplace. Network seeks out and works with established specialty producers and directors to create low-budget films for theatrical premiere. Recent pics: "After Innocence," "Speak," "Edge of America"
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| Spyglass Entertainment
10900 Wilshire Blvd. Phone: (310) 443-5880 Email: ksortito@spyglassent.com Web site: http://www.spyglassentertainment.com/ Contact: Gary Barber, Roger Birmbaum, co-chairs/co-CEOs Biz: Produces, finances, and distributes high-profile theatrical motion pictures for release in all media on a worldwide basis Recent pics: "The Pacifier," "The Legend of Zorro,"
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| Sobini Films
2700 Colorado Ave., Suite 510B Phone: (310) 255-5121 Web site: http://www.sobini.com/ Contact: Mark Amin, CEO-producer; Cami Winikoff, prexy; Robin Schorr, prexy of production Biz: Feature films with varying budgets, own financing for developing and packaging. Recent pics: "Peaceful Warrior," "The Prince and Me," "Quattro Noza"
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| Sony Pictures Classics
550 Madison Ave. Phone: (212) 833-8833 Web site: http://www.sonyclassics.com/ Contact: Dylan Leiner, senior VP, acquisitions and production; Dori Begley, manager of acquisitions Biz: Specializes in the co-production, financing, acquisition, marketing and distribution of prestigious independent films. Recent pics: "Junebug," "Thumbsucker," "Capote"
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| Storm Entertainment 127 Broadway, Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA 90048 Phone: (310) 656-2500 Contacts: H. Michael Heuser, prexy-CEO; Kourosh Esmailzadeh, Director, Int'l Distribution Biz: Film finance, production and worldwide distribution. Recent pics: "Preacher," "Heidi," "Crusade in Jeans" Advice: Email us. |
| Submarine Entertainment
132 Crosby St., #8 Phone: (212) 625-1410 Email: mail.submarine@gmail.com Contact: Josh Braun, Dan Braun co-prexies Biz: Production company; distribution adviser; producers representative. Company focuses on both producing and selling high-quality feature films and documentaries for theatrical, television and homevideo distribution and all ancillary rights. Recent pics: "A History of Violence," "Unknown White Male," "Gunner Palace"
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| Summit Entertainment
1630 Stewart St., Suite 120 Phone: (310) 309-8400 Email: reception@summit-ent.com Web site: http://www.summit-ent.com/ Contact: Patrick Wachsberger, prexy-CEO; Bob Hayward, chief operating officer; Erik Feig, prexy, production and acquisitions Biz: Finances, produces, distributes and sells features. From its offices in Santa Monica and London, company handles international sales for Intermedia, Alcon Entertainment, Beacon Pictures, Mandalay Pictures and others in selected territories. Summit and Intermedia joined forces in 2003 to form I.S. Film Distribution. Recent pics: "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "The Alibi," "Music High"
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| Syndicate Films Intl.
10850 Wilshire Blvd., 6th floor Phone: (310) 689-1694 Contact: David Glasser, partner; Bernd Stephan, chief financial officer; Ruzanna Kegeyan, VP, international distribution Biz: Foreign sales agency interested in distributing quality, independent, full-length features of all genres and varying budgets. Recent pics: "Crash," "Hostage," "Matador"
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| Traction Media
9665 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 500 Phone: (310) 385-0770 Email: tma@traction-media.com Contact: Rosanne Korenberg, prexy-partner; Douglas Stone, partner; Mark Ankner, development executive Biz: Represents the sale of distribution rights and produces feature films; assists equity financiers seeking film projects, assists production companies in packaging and/or setting up their projects, and helps producers seeking financing. Company reps Vulcan Prods., the independent film arm of Paul Allen's Vulcan Enterprises. Recent pics: "Hard Candy," "Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas," "Half Nelson"
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| TriStar Pictures
10202 W. Washington Blvd. Phone: (310) 244-4000 Web site: http://www.sonypictures.com/ Contact: Valerie Van Galder, prexy; Marc Weinstock, senior VP, marketing; Matt Brodlie, senior VP, acquisitions and production Recent pics: "Running With Scissors," "Silent Hill"
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| Unified Film Organization
3400 W. Alameda Ave., Suite 200 Phone: (818) 846-0465 Email: jeff@ufofilm.com Web site: http://www.ufofilm.com/ Contact: Jeffery Beach, prexy; Phillip Roth, CEO; T.J. Sakagawa, VP, production and distribution Biz: Production/distribution company that specializes in high-concept action-adventure films.
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| Union Square Entertainment
9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900 Phone: (310) 300-8410 Email: info@unionsquareent.com Web site: http://www.unionsquareent.com/ Contact: Jason D. Berk, Matt Lane, co-chairs/co-CEOs Biz: Focuses on financing and producing feature films in the U.S. and internationally that have a budget range of $1 million-$15 million. Company has been involved at both the independent and studio level, in the distribution as well as the physical production of motion pictures.
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| United Talent Agency
9560 Wilshire Blvd. Phone: (310) 273-6700 Email: indiefilm@unitedtalent.com Contact: Jeremy Barber, Richard Klubeck, co-heads, indie packaging and finance; Shana Eddy, Stuart Manashil, agents Biz: Film packaging, film finance, film and producer representation; domestic sales; distribution and international sales consultation Recent pics: "Hustle & Flow," "Fast Track," "Southland Tales"
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| Washington Square Films
310 Bowery, 2nd floor Phone: (212) 253-0333 Web site: http://www.wsfilms.com/ Biz: Feature film, commercial, and television production, live bookings and talent management, as well as recently established international arm that caters to the emerging Latino and Asian markets. Recent pics: "Love," "Ludlow"
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| William Morris Independent
151 El Camino Drive Phone: (310) 859-4000 Web site: http://www.wma.com/ Contact: Cassian Elwes, Rena Ronson, senior VPs and co-heads Biz: Provides film packaging and film sales for domestic and foreign territories. Recent pics: "16 Blocks," "Lonely Hearts," "Harsh Times"
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| Yari Film Group
10850 Wilshire Blvd., 6th floor Phone: (310) 234-8970 Contact: Bob Yari, producer;Neil Sacker, chief operating officer; David Glasser, prexy, international; Bill Immerman, chief acquisitions officer/senior exec VP Biz: Financing and production entity interested in producing all genres of independent, full-length features between $5 million and $60 million. Recent pics: "Crash," "Matador," "The Illusionist"
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