An expanding Kino Lorber has brought in two former AMC Networks veterans in key exec roles, installing Ed Carroll as Chief Strategy Officer and Lisa Schwartz as Chief Revenue Officer. The pair will…
. She also spearheaded the development and launch of subscription streaming outlet IFC Films Unlimited as well as the division’s first AVOD streaming channel, IFC Films Pick.
“Bringing prestige content to market and helping it find a wide audience has been the most fun and satisfying part of my career,” Carroll said. “Richard Lorber and his team have built a company that stands for high-quality storytelling, and I am excited to help build on that success.” Schwartz pronounced herself a “longtime admirer” of Kino Lorber. “I’m excited to bring their high-quality, diverse new releases and extensive catalog films to passionate, discerning audiences through expanding access on both digital and traditional distribution platforms,” she said. “I’m looking forward to working together with Richard, Ed and Martha to continue to grow the business.”
Kino Lorber, a notable player in independent arthouse distribution for nearly four decades, has a library of more than 4,000 titles. It releases 30 theatrical films a year under its Kino Lorber, Kino Repertory and Alive Mind Cinema banners and has picked up seven Academy Award nominations in 10 years.
“Ed and Lisa are a powerful combination and I’m thrilled to welcome them both to the Kino Lorber C-suite,” Lorber said. “Following our acquisition of the MHz Choice streaming service, it’s the perfect time for them to join, as we further innovate our distribution strategies to make prestige international film and TV content accessible to audiences throughout North America.
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