dick clark productions Sets Up International Distribution Division

SANTA MONICA: dick clark productions has set up a new division focused on international distribution as well as the acquisition, financing and creation of new shows, with an initial slate that includes the American Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards.

The new division will also handle the distribution of the Hollywood Film Awards, The PEOPLE MAGAZINE Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards and Dick Clark’s New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest.

Based in Santa Monica, dick clark productions (dcp) International will be overseen by Mark Rafalowski as executive VP, reporting to Mike Mahan, the president of dcp. Rafalowski was with dick clark productions in the late 1990s and went on to serve as the president of Rive Gauche Television and then COO of Radical Studios.

“Mark's track record in both domestic and international distribution makes him the perfect executive to oversee our vision for a full service in-house international division," Mahan said. "He understands the international television landscape and the importance of having the right partners on a global scale to create and grow TV brands worldwide."
 
"With the ever-increasing global consumption of TV content and dick clark productions strategic growth trajectory, it is a perfect time to join the team under the superior leadership of Allen Shapiro and Mike Mahan,” said Rafalowski. “International distribution gives us the ability to develop and grow all areas of the television business from reality and scripted to formats and acquisitions. We look forward to building on our current relationships and actively growing the business internationally.”

In addition to numerous television events, dcp also produces So You Think You Can Dance and has a joint venture with Keshet that is making Rising Star for ABC.