Insurrection Media Makes New Hire, Launches In-House Production Unit

LOS ANGELES: Insurrection Media has tapped former Zodiak Americas exec Deborah Henderson for the newly created position of general counsel and head of production.

Henderson will be overseeing all aspects of corporate, legal and business affairs. She will also be responsible for the launch and supervision of the company’s production arm, specializing in digital video content.

Previously, Henderson was general counsel at Zodiak Americas, and prior to that served in senior roles in business and legal affairs at DisneyToon Studios. She also served at Paramount Pictures overseeing digital entertainment.

“We’re incredibly fortunate to have Deborah joining Insurrection,” said Kiliaen Van Rensselaer, CEO of Insurrection Media. “Her deep experience and judgment in traditional television deal making and production combined with her leadership in structuring inventive digital agreements make her one of a kind. She’s the ideal executive for us at this juncture as we hit our next phase of growth. Our production services division is now open for business under her very capable hands.”