Asacha Media Group Hires for International Content & Co-Pros

Asacha Media Group (AMG) has appointed Maria Ishak, joining from All3Media International, as head of international content and co-productions.

In the newly created role, Ishak will lead co-production and co-funding opportunities for AMG, both externally and internally between producers within the group. She will work closely with AMG’s production companies across Europe and the U.K., including French producers Mintee Studio and Kabo Family, Italian producers Picomedia and Stand By Me, and U.K. producers Red Planet Pictures and Wag Entertainment.

Ishak will report directly to Co-CEOs Marina Williams and Gaspard de Chavagnac, working out of the company’s headquarters in Paris and offices in London.

At All3Media International, Ishak had been serving as senior VP for North America, helping to develop and execute the company’s co-production strategy while managing distribution for over 20,000 hours of programming. She also previously worked as VP of business development at Blue Chalk Media and VP of sales and acquisitions for North America at Passion Distribution.

Williams and de Chavagnac commented: “Maria will play a central role in Asacha’s ongoing growth strategy as we enter new co-production and co-funding deals around the world to produce high-value content for our network partners. She brings deep industry relationships across traditional networks and streaming, as well as strong experience in both scripted and factual, making her a great fit for our business.”