Julien Leroux joins Cineflix Media as SVP, Global Scripted Co-Productions

International content creator, producer, and distributor Cineflix Media Inc. has appointed Julien Leroux in the newly created position of SVP, Global Scripted Co-Productions.

Based in London, Leroux will report to Peter Emerson, President, and lead the company’s scripted co-production initiatives. He will also work with Chris Bonney, CEO Rights, and the team at Cineflix Rights to acquire scripted content for distribution to all media platforms.

“Julien knows the international television market inside and out,” said Peter Emerson, President, Cineflix Media. “I’m looking forward to working with him to expand our creative partnerships with producers and networks to deliver hit dramas for the global market.”  

Prior to joining Cineflix, Leroux was Executive Vice President, Content Development & Sales at the UK arm of France’s Newen Group, the company behind Osmosis, Ouro, Emmy®-award winning Spiral, and Witnesses. Previously, Leroux held the role of Deputy Managing Director, International Sales, Acquisitions & Marketing of Paris-based Newen Distribution where he worked with broadcasters and platforms including Netflix, Disney, BBC, Channel4, National Geographic Channels, Discovery, ZDF, Mediaset, AMC Networks, and NBC. Leroux also served as Vice President, International Sales & Acquisitions at AB International Distribution.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Cineflix and to be working with Peter, Chris, and the company’s in-house producers to build the scripted side of the business. This is an amazing opportunity to create ambitious partnerships with third party producers and talent. The global demand for quality drama has never been higher and I’m eager to get started on this new challenge,” added Julien Leroux.

Leroux will be attending Series Mania with Cineflix at the end of April.

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About Cineflix Media Inc. 
 
Cineflix Media creates, produces, and distributes popular factual and scripted content for the global market with operations in Montreal, Toronto, New York, London, and Dublin. Producing approximately 200 hours of network-defining programming per year across a wide range of genres, and with a growing catalogue of 4,600 hours, Cineflix is behind some of TV’s most highly-rated brands.

For more information, please contact:

Vanessa Marra

Cineflix Media Inc.

+1 514 576 1796

vmarra@cineflix.com

Mark Ogle at OH Communications 

+44 (0) 7789 981561

mark@ohcommunications.co.uk