Film Development & Distribution Contacts

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Greg S. Bernstein
9601 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 300A
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 247-2790
Fax: (310) 247-2791
Email: greg@thefilmlaw.com

Contact: Greg Bernstein, entertainment attorney
Types of business: Legal services, producer representative
Types of finance: Placement agent, presales, distribution, equity financing, co-production
Types of projects sought: Genre films with modest cast and a modest budget; micro-budget genre films; Sundance-type dramas , comedies, preferably with recognizable name actors
Advice: Be realistic. Think of films as merchandise. Indie films are sold to companies that want to make money from their film. Arranging financing is no different. Financiers have to see how they realistically, not pie-in-the-sky chances, can make their money back and a profit.
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.

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3am Pictures
Phone: 626-285-0005
Fax: 309-416-8924
Email: info@3ampictures.com

Contact: Kenneth Lee
Types of business: Film Production, Post-Production, New Media
Type of finance: Private Equity and Pre-sales
Types of projects sought: We seek fresh, well-written projects driven by visionary filmmakers with budgets between $500,000 and $5 million in a variety of genres: thrillers, comedies, dramas that are entertaining and
accessible to large audiences domestically and internationally
Advice: Submit one-to-three-page synopsis of finished scripts and details of elements in place via fax or email
Projects in the works: "442nd"
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.
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Artist's Colony
256 S. Robertson Blvd., Ste. 1500
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Phone: (310) 720-8300
Fax: (323) 930-7919
Email: mail@theartistscolony.com

Contacts: Lloyd A. Silverman, prexy-CEO; Steve Grill, N.Y. office; Ginnina D'Orazio, director of development
Types of business: Feature film production, high-definition video feature production, TV production
Types of finance: International co-productions, equity investors, studio finance
Types of projects sought: Intelligent, compelling thrillers, dramas and entertaining, fresh hybrids
Advice: Be passionate in vision and committed to production.
Projects in the works: "Orpheus," "Waking up the Day," "Caravaggio," "Cassandra Speaks"
Recent releases: "Snow Failing on Cedars," "Shattered Image," "Solid Ones"
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.
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Echo Lake Productions
213 Rose Ave., 2nd Fl.
Venice, CA 90291
Phone: (310) 399-6194
Fax: (310) 399-9278
Email: contact@echolakeproductions.com

Contacts: Doug Mankoff, president, producer; Andrew D. Spaulding, executive VP; Peter Wetherell, international foreign distribution consultant, executive producer; Mark Dempsey, director of development
Types of business: Production, finance
Types of finance: Film financing on a project-by-project basis; gap and bridge loans, finishing funds. On some investments, Echo Lake invests alongside a bank, on others, it invests without bank involvement.
Types of projects sought: Strong emphasis on the script and the director; seeking stories with substantive themes
Advice: Come to us early in the process. We can also help connect projects with appropriate foreign sales agents.
Projects in the works: "Tsotsi," "Thirteen Conversations About One Thing"
Recent releases: "Things Behind the Sun"
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.
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Hawkeye Entertainment/Hawk Media
1843 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (818) 709-2736
Email: hawkmedia@mindspring.com

Contacts: Dennis Woods,, development; David Toma, production; Richard Bailey, VP, marketing
Types of business: Feature film, TV and new media
Types of finance: Private funding
Types of projects sought: Features, TV se- . es, animation, Internet short subject
Advice: The more qualified people attached the better but have a good story and own the property. It doesn't always have to be a blockbuster - if you have a project, talk to us and we'll listen.
Projects in the works: "The Ironmen," "Grizzly" "Tonka," "Men Loving Women"
Recent releases: "Southside"
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.
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Interlight Partners
8981 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 101
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 248-4477
Fax: (310) 248-4494
Email: contact@interlightusa.com

Contacts: Patrick Choi, president; Nile Niami, CEO; Clark Peterson, senior VP, production and development; Bruno J.S. Cavelier, VP, international sales
Types of business: Production financing, co-financing, foreign sales and pre-sales
Types of finance: Bank, equity, pre-sales
Projects in the works: "White Jazz," "How Life Is," "Reality Island," "Giants"
Recent releases: "Tart," "The Watcher," "The Patriot," "Resurrection"
Please get permission before sending any materials.
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Perimeter 7 Entertainment
1523 1/2 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (310) 260-2737
Fax: (310) 393-4637
Email: perimeter7@aol.com

Contacts: Eric Delabarre, executive producer, writer, director; Stephen Hens, executive producer; Riley Scott, director of development; Carl Cramer, writer-director
Type of business: Production
Types of finance: Equity investors, foreign pre-sales, studio
Corporate ties: Lions Gate Films, Saban Entertainment, Bubble Factory, Fox Family
Types of projects sought: Drama, crime, thrillers
Advice: Material should be commercial no festival movies or comedies
Projects in the works: "Undercurrent," "Saltwater Taffy," "in the End"
Recent releases: "Kate's Addiction" (Lions Gate Films)
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.
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Storm Entertainment
225 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 601
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 656-2500
Fax: (310) 656-2510

Contacts: H. Michael Heuser, presidentCEO; Jaime E. Jimenez, VP, worldwide marketing; Susan K. Nickels, director, international distribution
Types of business: Film finance, production, worldwide sales
Types of finance: Storm can provide worldwide sales and pre-sales, along with institutional equity, private equity, conventional gap financing and insurance-backed financing.
Types of projects sought: We are interested in the best projects in every genre that are available in the marketplace.
Advice: Feel comfortable with your product, make what you believe in rather than catering to what you think the community wants. Find material that serves as a magnet to talent Persevere
Projects in the works: "Moose on the Loose," "Die Wholesale," "One Way Split," "Love the Hard Way," "Preacher," "Coyote!," "Emma Thompson PresentsJohnny Hit and Run Pauline"
Recent releases: "Modern Vampires," "Hurlyburly," "The Criminal," "Fast Sofa"
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.
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Watershed Films
345 N. Maple Drive, Ste. 317
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 550-2175
Fax: (310) 550-2178
Email: watershedfilms@pipeline.com

Contacts: James Brooke, Neil DeGroot, Wally Parks, producers
Types of business: Production
Types of finance: Foreign pre-sales, equity investors
Corporate ties: Backlot Prods., Vancouver, B.C.
Types of projects sought: Dramas, epic adventure, thrillers, family
Advice: We seek completed screenplays with character-driven stories and significant themes that entertain, enlighten and inform.
Projects in the works: "Ko Kra," "Kidnapping Grapes," "Naked Bongos," "Martian Manor," "Tex Caliber"
Recent release: "The Dinosaur Hunter"
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.
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Curb Entertainment
3907 West Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: (818) 843-8580
Fax: (818) 566-1719
Email: curbfilm@earthlink.net

Contacts: Carole Curb Nemoy, president; Glen Reynolds, director, acquisitions
Type of business: International film distribution and production
Type of finance: Co-production for select projects
Corporate ties: Division of Curb Records, the largest independently owned record label in the U.S.
Advice: We are passionate about forming partnerships with filmmakers to take the project to the next level.
Types of projects sought: All independent films have one thing in common: a vibrant script with a compelling story and engaging characters. We are seeking mainstream thrillers with the potential to be produced on a modest budget.
Projects in the works: "Pipe Dream," "Pressure"
Recent releases: "Kill Me Later, "The Operator," "The Doe Boy," "Zoe," "Out of Line"
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.
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Good Machine/Good Machine Intl.
417 Canal Street, 4th Fl.
New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 343-9230
Fax: (212) 343-9645

Contacts: David Linde, co-partner, G.M. & president GMI; Ted Hope, co-partner, G.M.; Anne Carey, senior VP of development
Types of business: Financing, production, worldwide sales
Types of finance: Equity, foreign sales, gap loans, finishing funds
Types of projects sought: All genres, up to $80 million
Projects in the works: "Door in the Floor," "Incredible Hulk"
Recent releases: "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," "Y Tu Mama Tambien"
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.
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Hawkeye Entertainment/Hawk Media
1843 Selby Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (818) 709-2736
Email: hawkmedia@mindspring.com

Contacts: Dennis Woods,, development; David Toma, production; Richard Bailey, VP, marketing
Types of business: Feature film, TV and new media
Types of finance: Private funding
Types of projects sought: Features, TV se- . es, animation, Internet short subject
Advice: The more qualified people attached the better but have a good story and own the property. It doesn't always have to be a blockbuster - if you have a project, talk to us and we'll listen.
Projects in the works: "The Ironmen," "Grizzly" "Tonka," "Men Loving Women"
Recent releases: "Southside"
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.
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Helkon Intl. Pictures
130 S. El Camino Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 205-6262
Fax: (310) 205-6264
Email: helen.beadleston@helkon.de or claude.shaw@helkon.de

Contacts: Christian Halsey Solomon; Lee Solomon, COO; Helen Beadleston, VP, acquisitions and co-productions; Claude Shaw, director, acquisitions and co-productions
Types of business: International film finance and distribution
Type of finance: Finance via the sale and licensing of international film distribution rights
Types of projects sought: Big-budget to mid-budget high-concept commercial films
Advice: The level of product is our first priority. We would like to see submission of projects from filmmakers with strong commercial sensibilities, regardless of budget or cast, but please bear in mind that our perspective skews international.
Projects in the works: "Repli-Kate," "Igby Goes Down," "Rollerball"
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.
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Hollywood Independents
1335 N. La Brea Ave., Ste. 2197
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 876-0975
Fax: (323) 876-0975
Email: jaa@hollywoodindependents.com

Contacts: Jorge Ameer, president; Lisa Marx, director of development/acquisitions; Rollin Olson, Shelley Price, production executives
Types of business: Motion picture production, financing, domestic theatrical distribution
Type of finance: Equity investors
Types of projects sought: High-end, original, edgy, intelligent and controversial projects; projects that defy the usual is a plus Advice: Do the research and keep focused. Learn as much about the business and how your project fits in. In an industry where everyone seems to be an expert, listen to your allies who wish you well. Have all paperwork to support packaged elements
Project In the works: "The Singing Forest"
Recent releases: "Klash," "Eastside," "Strippers " "Poor White Trash," "I Will Survive!"
Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted.

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IFDC
1888 Century Park East, Ste.. 1900
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 284-6858
Fax: (310) 552-1814

Contact: Jerome Bliah, president
Types of business: Represents foreign film buyers in the U.S. for their film acquisitions; financing for producers from international companies; provides consulting services to producers; distributes feature films internationally
Types of finance: Raises multipicture financing for A-level producers from international companies through pre-sales and equity investment or on a per-film basis with A-list cast and director attached
Corporate ties: Tele Munchen Group (Germany), Pioneer (Japan), Phoenix Pictures (U.S.)
Types of projects sought: Major theatrical pictures with budgets of $20 million-$1 00 million with a U.S. theatrical release by a major studio
Advice: In order to raise financing through foreign sources, you either have a film fully packaged with A-rated cast and director or you are a producer with a very strong track record at the box office looking for financing commitment on a slate of projects without having all the key elements in place (cast and director).
Recent releases: Most recently, brokered a multi-million 12-picture agreement between Phoenix Pictures and Pioneer of Japan
Please get permission before sending any materials.
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Infinity Intl. Entertainment
1801 Avenue of the Stars, #1010-A
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 277-1511
Fax: (310) 277-1312
Email: info@infinityentertain.com

Contacts: Michael Ohoven, CEO; Andrew Mann, CFO; William Vince, president; Michael Potkins, head of production; Kerry Rock, head of acquisitions
Types of business: We are vertically integrated to package, develop, produce, finance and purchase rights (Infinity manages Media Funds in Germany, Canada and the U.K.)
Types of projects sought: Projects that are driven by proven directors and/or writers and that have budgets from $6 million to $35 million.
Please get permission before sending any materials.
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Initial Entertainment Group
3000 West Olympic Blvd., Ste. 1550
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: (310) 315-1722
Fax: (310) 315-1723

Contacts: Graham King, president and CEO; Colin Cotter, COO; Pamela Pickering, president of sales and distribution
Types of business: Finance, production, distribution
Types of finance: Equity, foreign sales and pre-sales
Types of projects sought: Big-budget theatrical pictures
Projects in the works: "Gangs of New York," "The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys," "Smoke and Mirrors"
Recent releases: "Traffic," "Dr. T and the Women" "Ali,"
Please get permission before sending any materials.
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Interlight Partners
8981 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 101
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 248-4477
Fax: (310) 248-4494
Email: contact@interlightusa.com

Contacts: Patrick Choi, president; Nile Niami, CEO; Clark Peterson, senior VP, production and development; Bruno J.S. Cavelier, VP, international sales
Types of business: Production financing, co-financing, foreign sales and pre-sales
Types of finance: Bank, equity, pre-sales
Projects in the works: "White Jazz," "How Life Is," "Reality Island," "Giants"
Recent releases: "Tart," "The Watcher," "The Patriot," "Resurrection"
Please get permission before sending any materials.
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Intermedia
8490 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 700
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 777-0007
Fax: (310) 777-0008
Email: info@intermediafilm.com

Contacts: Jere Hausfater, president, motion picture group, worldwide distribution & acquisitions; Michael Dragotto, executive VP, motion picture group, worldwide distribution; Paula Endara, VP, international distribution; David Steinberg, VP business and legal affairs; Basil Iwanyk, president, production; Julie Golden, senior VP , production
Types of business: Film finance and distribution
Types of finance: Production financing
Types of projects sought: High-concept, star-driven, broadly skewed commercial movies
Projects in the works: "K-1 9: The Widowmaker," "K-Pax," "Adaptation," "Quiet American"
Recent releases: "The Wedding Planner," "Nurse Betty"
Please get permission before sending any materials.
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