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RYAN WERNER TO JOIN CINETIC MEDIA

Posted Tuesday, January 14th, 2014 - Comments Off on RYAN WERNER TO JOIN CINETIC MEDIA
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New York (January 14, 2014) – Cinetic Media announced today the addition of Ryan Werner as a Senior Executive. Werner brings a high level of marketing expertise and industry experience to Cinetic’s broad range of clients and services.

 Said Cinetic founder John Sloss “Ryan is one of the most inspired and innovative marketing minds we have encountered. The distribution marketplace is mutating on a daily basis and increasingly allowing those making content to have a hands-on involvement in its distribution. Ryan expands dramatically the toolbox of advisory services we provide. Having sat across from Ryan for years and more recently on the same side of the table at PDA, I can’t think of a more appropriate and valuable addition to the Cinetic team.”

Werner stated “After spending most of my career working with traditional distribution companies, John and Dana have given me an incredible opportunity to continue doing what I love but in a new and exciting way that seems incredibly smart as the marketplace undergoes drastic change. Since its creation, Cinetic has been one of the most forward thinking companies associated with great films and filmmakers. I’m looking forward to working with them and the entire team.”

Ryan Werner has worked in the film industry in New York City for the last 17 years.  Most recently he has been working as a marketing & publicity consultant for various companies and on films such as SHORT TERM 12, THE GREAT BEAUTY, Michel Gondry’s IS THE MAN WHO IS TALL HAPPY? and ESCAPE FROM TOMORROW.  Previously he was Senior Vice President of Marketing & Publicity for over 7 years at IFC Films where he helped launch the company’s groundbreaking day-and-date strategy as well as overseeing the release of hundreds of films such as Werner Herzog’s CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS, Wim Wenders’ PINA, Mike Birbiglia’s SLEEPWALK WITH ME, Lena Dunham’s TINY FURNITURE, Steven Soderbergh’s CHE, Olivier Assayas’ CARLOS & SUMMER HOURS, Armando Iannucci’s IN THE LOOP, and many more.  He also worked at Magnolia Pictures, Wellspring, Palm Pictures, Shooting Gallery, Sundance Channel and IFP.  In addition, he has worked on the programming of the Woodstock Film Festival and the Philadelphia International Film Festival.

 

About Cinetic Media

 

Cinetic Media is a New York-based strategic advisory company for the media and entertainment industries. Since launching in 2001, it has been an influential force for innovation, discipline, and transparency in the creation and distribution of all forms of content. The firm specializes in film finance, sales, distribution, talent management, and corporate consulting, occupying a unique position in the film industry as representatives of marquee talent at the intersection of financing, sales and distribution.

 

Cinetic’s sister companies include Sloss Eckhouse LawCo, a full service entertainment law firm, and FilmBuff, a leading distributor of digital entertainment. Cinetic’s boutique distribution label Producers Distribution Agency (PDA) has released one to two films every year since 2010.

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