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Tony Kandah
Chief Executive Officer
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Mirna Kandah
Chief Operating Officer
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Max Glotov
Director of Media & IT
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Ramzi Abed
Director of Acquisitions
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Paul G. Volk
Post Production Supervisor
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The independent film industry is facing growing challenges in today’s marketplace. The world economy, piracy, the shrinking of the DVD market, the decreasing advances from the domestic and international territories, and the costs associated with releasing films have made it difficult for independent films to find distribution.
Even when the major studios overwhelm the market, there’s still a chance for truly independent cinema… That chance is Cinesouq.
Cinesouq to Democratize Film Distribution
To help independent filmmakers overcome the challenges
related to the marketing and distribution of their filmed properties, to succeed
and profit from their works utilizing the power of the internet and its vast possibilities,
and to fortify our commitment to keeping the spirit of the independent filmmaking
alive throughout the globe.
Cinesouq is a unique new publicity, marketing, and sales tool created for independent filmmakers by respected independent film producer and sales agent, Tony Kandah.
Forward-thinking Kandah launched Cinesouq in 2010, as The World's Online Film Market, to face the growing challenges and fulfill distribution needs of the independent film world, by giving new films the opportunity to be screened (in their entirety) to distributors, sales agents, producer's reps, and key entertainment executives everywhere in order to create "buzz", and find distribution.
With Cinesouq, you are in control of your film's destiny. Not only do you get to showcase your film, but you get to promote yourself with your own profile page. We allow you to upload all of the relevant title and biographical data related to your project, along with the means to promote it from the site directly. Upon subscribing, filmmakers gain access to our extensive database of international distributors, sales agents, and producer’s reps, as well as viral marketing tools, industry-related articles, and tips on the marketing and distribution of your independent film properties.
Cinesouq brings films directly to your own computer screens, to view them in the comfort of your office or home. With a click of a button. you have the ability to connect with filmmakers to place offers and license titles. Our professional team will help you locate and access the hottest new titles that you most desire. Whether you're a Buyer or an Agent, we want to help you in every way.
Feel confident knowing that Cinesouq is a service provided by Hollywood Wizard†, a company which for the past 7 years has been serving the distribution needs of independent filmmakers and licensing films for buyers worldwide. Utilizing years of market research and field experience, we have developed a filmmaker-friendly program to bring multiple sales tools online to the independent film world.
† Hollywood Wizard is a member of The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA). Tony Kandah, the President of Hollywood Wizard and the founder of Cinesouq, serves on The IFTA Board of Directors.