FilmRise, Incendo Ink Exclusive Distribution Pact

FilmRise has entered into a distribution deal that sees Incendo become its exclusive sales agent for television in Canada.

The agreement launches with FilmRise’s Manifesto, which stars Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett. The film will begin airing on The Movie Network/HBO Canada this fall. The deal was negotiated by FilmRise’s CEO Danny Fisher and its head of sales, Melissa Wohl, as well as Michael McLaughlin, the senior VP and managing director of Fox Incendo.

FilmRise’s Fisher commented, “Incendo is the premier television distribution company in Canada and we are proud to be partnering with them. This deal facilitates our being able to offer Canadian audiences our high-quality movies and TV shows.”

“We are delighted to join forces with Danny, Melissa and the team at FilmRise, and are excited to bring their catalog to Canadian audiences,” Jean Bureau, the CEO of Incendo added. “Their premium slate of content fits well with Incendo’s aim to represent world-class programming in Canada and worldwide.”