Studiocanal, a Paris-based production and distribution house, is making a significant move by launching an office in New York City. This strategic decision comes as part of the company’s efforts to enhance its presence in the American market and collaborate closely with distribution partners in the region.
The expansion to New York City will be led by Anne Chérel, who has been promoted to the role of Chief Commercial Officer to oversee the operations in the Big Apple. The office will focus on working with American distribution partners to strengthen Studiocanal’s foothold in the US market. This move reflects Studiocanal’s commitment to combining distribution and global sales for all its film projects, collaborating with third-party distributors for maximum reach.
Studiocanal has a diverse slate of upcoming projects, with collaborations with major American partners. The third installment of the popular Paddington franchise is set to be released in partnership with Sony Pictures, while projects like Back to Black, We Live in Time, Huntington, and Wicked Little Letters are in the works with partners like Focus Features, A24, and Sony Pictures Classics. Additionally, discussions are underway with an American partner for the release of Paris Has Fallen, indicating Studiocanal’s commitment to engaging with the US market.
Anne Chérel’s promotion to Chief Commercial Officer marks a series of executive-level changes at Studiocanal. With key appointments like Dominique Jubin as Head of French Drama at Ciné+ OCS, Isabelle Pain as Head of Global Acquisitions & Analytics, and Sara Reese Geffroy as SVP of Studiocanal Stories label and TV series development, the company is gearing up for an exciting phase of growth and expansion.
In addition to overseeing the New York City office, Anne Chérel will continue to manage global distribution for Studiocanal. With her extensive experience in international distribution and her track record of successful projects like Autumn and the Black Jaguar, Back to Black, and Beating Hearts, Chérel is well-positioned to drive Studiocanal’s global sales strategy forward.
Studiocanal’s move to establish a presence in New York City and strengthen its partnerships with American distributors signals a new chapter in the company’s growth story. With a diverse slate of projects in the pipeline and a team of experienced executives at the helm, Studiocanal is poised for success in the competitive world of film production and distribution.
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