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Saban Films In Partnership With Roadside
Attractions Release Tommy Lee Jones'
The Homesman
In Theatres On Nov 14
Jonathan Saba - Vice President of Marketing & Azniv Tashchyan - Vice President of Finance
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During AFM, Saban Films is in gear on the release of its acquisition of Tommy Lee Jones' The Homesman, which starts its theatrical release on November 7th in partnership with Roadside Attractions.
In anticipation of its first domestic release over the summer, Saban Films, with a mandate to release 8 to 10 high-quality feature films per year and distribute in North America via a major studio distribution partner, expanded their team with the hire of Azniv Tashchyan as Vice President of Finance and Jonathan Saba as Vice President of Marketing.
"We are thrilled with addition of two esteemed film veterans to our executive team," comments Saban's President Bill Bromiley. "Jonathan has a wealth of creative experience from his previously held executive positions, while Azniv adds the industry knowledge necessary to run an effective and fiscally reliable distribution program. Both Jonathan and Azniv will advance Saban Films' overall mission to acquire and release high quality feature films."
Saba oversees all aspects of theatrical and ancillary marketing for the entire Saban Films slate starting with the November 7th theatrical release of The Homesman. Saba will also manage all third party studio, producer and distribution relationships.
The Homesman
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Tashchyan oversees all financial reporting and analysis functions, and she will play a pivotal role in finance related decision making while working closely with key internal and external partners.
Prior to joining Saban Films, Saba held a wide range of acquisitions and marketing positions at Anchor Bay Films and Image Entertainment. Most recently, Saba helped launch the distribution division of the Criterion Collection, where he oversaw all managerial, administrative and strategic aspects of North American sales and marketing.
Azniv Tashchyan began her career at Ernst & Young LLP here in Los Angeles, then moved to DreamWorks LLC where she held the position of Divisional Controller. Most recently, she was the Director of Accounting for Paramount Pictures Corporation. As a Certified Public Accountant, Tashchyan has 18 years of finance and accounting experience in both public and private industries, primarily focusing on the entertainment industry.
About Saban Films
Saban Films, an affiliate of Saban Capital Group, is a film acquisition and distribution company which acquires high-quality feature films to distribute in North America. Focusing on commercial, talent-driven films, the company looks at projects in all stages of production for release across multiple platforms, including a day and date theatrical/VOD release strategy. Based in Los Angeles, Saban Films was established by Haim Saban, and is led by Bill Bromiley who serves as president, Shanan Becker, Chief Financial Officer and Ness Saban, Director of Business Development.
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