World Media Launches Film Distribution Division

World Media Launches Film Distribution Division

LOS ANGELES, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon Carr, President and CEO of World Media Network, announced today the formation of Checkmark Films, an independent branch of World Media Network. He will head up this new company, focusing on two distinct areas of film distribution -- theatrical release and home entertainment video.

Prior to founding World Media in 1984, Jon Carr was Senior AE for new business for Grey Advertising, Marschalk, and Young and Rubicam, in New York, where he managed accounts such as NBC promotion and various studio accounts. He states, "Our 20 years as the media buying arm of several ad agencies for their film ad campaigns has prepared us for this move."

With an estimated budget of $20 million slated for advertising and promotion, Checkmark Films is expecting to sign between 8-12 films by the end of 2005. "Checkmark is closely watching the American independent market and will be working with producers as well as with distributors who want to maximize their acquisition potential by utilizing our vast print media buying power worldwide," said CEO Jon Carr. Checkmark Films will use their 14+ years of experience in the film industry to enable mass-distribution of independent films for theatrical release and home entertainment video.

Joining Checkmark Films as Vice President of Acquisition is Terry Crosby. Mr. Crosby brings with him over 35 years experience in the entertainment industries ranging from feature films, television and music. Mr. Crosby was the co-founder of the Computer Television Network, the first 24 hour all digital network. In addition, Mr. Crosby has written several film scores.

Rebecca Jones also joins Checkmark as the Director of Acquisition. Ms. Jones has extensive experience in the entertainment industries, formerly CEO of Crymat Entertainment. Ms. Jones was responsible for facilitating filmmakers and musicians in financial matters and placing their work. "Our resources will be of greatest benefit to those films headed for theatrical and home video that had been previously under-budgeted for full marketability," said Ms. Jones.

World Media Network has been in business since 1984, with 13 offices worldwide and over 160 employees and 3800+ media buying members.

Last week, Checkmark Films attended the Phoenix Film Festival, where they generated very positive feedback and excitement about their upcoming projects. When asked about the film festival, CEO Jon Carr stated, "We looked at films that met specific criteria for our first acquisitions, and we are looking forward to attending many festivals this year, and in the years to come." Checkmark will also be attending the Tribeca Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Cannes, and the Toronto International Film Festival this year.

Visit www.checkmarkfilms.com for more information and upcoming calendar.

Checkmark Films Jon Carr/CEO 11901 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90025 1-800-971-4274

Source: Checkmark Films

CONTACT: Jon Carr, CEO of Checkmark Films, +1-800-971-4274

Web site: http://www.checkmarkfilms.com/

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