Content Media Brings Together Distribution Divisions

LONDON/LOS ANGELES: Content Media Corporation has merged its film and TV distribution divisions into a single operation, led by Jonathan Ford.

Content is replacing separately branded film and television distribution teams with one distribution organization under the Content Media banner. Ford will head up the combined sales team, in the role of executive VP of sales and distribution. Ford will report to Greg Phillips, the president of the Content Media distribution division. Both Ford and Phillips are based in London. Jamie Carmichael, the Los Angeles-based president of film at Content Media, will continue to lead major film acquisitions and productions, and will work closely with Ford on film sales worldwide.

Schmidt said, “We have seen our film and television sales efforts converge over the past few years, and we have seen the emergence of global digital platforms. In putting our worldwide distribution together in one team, we will have a more efficient and forward-looking approach, and we will be well positioned for the future. Independent film and television have blended together creatively, and this is now reflected in distribution. Ultimately it’s about delivering great content to our partners and customers in any form and on any platform.”

Phillips added, “Unifying our film, television and digital divisions to create one cohesive and synergised sales force is the next important step in the evolution of the company. As the lines of trade and content blur we have determined that a unified sales operation will better serve all our production and acquisition clients around the world.”

Carmichael said, “This is an extremely exciting time for Content Media and we are remarkably well positioned for the evolving media landscape in front of us. Our combined reach into the converging worlds of film and TV is second to none. Working with our head of production, Tom Butterfield, I’m looking forward to bringing premium projects of all genres to our enhanced sales machine and sharing them with our distribution partners around the world.”