Universal City, CA – (January 25, 2011) Camelot Entertainment Group, Inc. (OTCBB: CMGR) (”Camelot”) announced today that Camelot Distribution Group has hired industry veteran Michael Kananak as its new Vice President of Worldwide Distribution. Kananack, who has been working in sales and distribution for over 20 years, most recently with NeoClassics Films, will head up the Camelot global sales team. Kananack joined Camelot on Monday January 24th, 2011 and will be accompanying Jamie Thompson, the President of Distribution, to Berlin for EFM.
Kananack joins Camelot after serving as VP of Sales and Acquisitions at NeoClassics, which distributes and licenses theatrical releases worldwide. Prior to NeoClassics Films, Kananack handled Membership for the Independent Film and Television Alliance (“IFTA”), recruiting over 80 companies to join the trade association. From 1992 to 2003, Kananack established himself in the international film marketplace, working for international film sales companies AKA Movies, Keystone International, and Fries Film Group. Kananack is an alumni of NYU Film School and has worked on over 25 features, including Godfather III and Scent of a Woman.
Universal City, CA – (January 24, 2011) Camelot Entertainment Group, Inc. (OTCBB: CMGR) (”Camelot”) announced today that Camelot Distribution Group President, Jamie Thompson, will head up the Camelot Distribution sales team at the National Association of Television Program Executives (“NATPE”) global television market. NATPE 2011, North America’s largest television market, is the only U.S. based content market for buyers and sellers. At the nexus of content and technology, NATPE is celebrating its 40th year. The market is taking place at the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach, Florida, January 24-26th, 2011.
To set up a meeting with Camelot, email sales@camelotfilms.com or call 818.308.8858 and ask for Ryan to make an appointment.
Universal City, CA – (January 19, 2011) Camelot Entertainment Group, Inc. (OTCBB: CMGR) (”Camelot”) announced today that Camelot Distribution Group President Jamie Thompson will be leading the Camelot acquisition team at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Camelot will be looking at several potential acquisitions to further bolster its 2011 and 2012 release schedule. Thompson will be in attendance from January 20 through January 23.
The Sundance Film Festival is held in Park City, Utah from January 20-30. The festival is internationally known as a premiere showcase for independent films both in competition screenings and those screening for representation. Camelot has had success acquiring films that screened at Sundance, including Skateland starring Ashley Green (Twilight) and Shiloh Fernandez (Red Riding Hood.) While in Park City, Thompson and the Camelot team will also be looking at films screened at the Slamdance Festival. Films that have premiered at the Slamdance Festival include the documentary Mad Hot Ballroom and the box office smash Paranormal Activity.
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