Content merges TV, film sales

LA- and London-based sales outfit Content Media has merged its previously separate film and television distribution divisions into one unit.

Jonathan Ford

As a result of the restructure, Content will replace its separately branded film and television distribution teams with one distribution organisation under the Content Media banner.

The company will continue to have offices in both LA and London, while the combined sales team will be headed up by Jonathan Ford, executive VP of sales and distribution.

Ford will report to the president of the Content Media distribution division, Greg Phillips. Both Ford and Phillips are based in London.

Jamie Carmichael, the LA-based president of film at Content Media, will continue to lead film acquisitions and productions and work with Ford on film sales worldwide.

Greg Phillips

“We have seen our film and television sales efforts converge over the past few years and we have seen the emergence of global digital platforms,” said Content CEO John Schmidt.

“Independent film and television have blended together creatively and this is now reflected in distribution. Ultimately it’s about delivering great content to our partners and customers in any form and on any platform.”

The company distributes TV titles such as Line of Duty, The 4%: Film’s Gender Problem, 19-2, Rumble & Hum and Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope.

It recently signed an exclusive first-look agreement with Dublin-based producers Deadpan Pictures, adding to its list of first-look deals with the likes of Keo Films, Caryn Mandabach Productions and 40 Partners.