Paragon Entertainment LLC Press Release
17/09/07 12:16
Paragon Entertainment LLC: A new company for
international and domestic film distribution, music
talent management and marketing promotion services.
For Immediate Release
BOISE, Idaho- A new Idaho Entertainment company was formed today that will encompass domestic and international film distribution, production and entertainment marketing services. The company, to be called Paragon Entertainment LLC, will be headquartered in Boise.
With extensive professional backgrounds in film, music management, photography and sales and marketing, co-founders Keith Selin and Wendy Meyers bring a plethora of experience to the rapidly growing Idaho-based film and music marketplace. “We saw a tremendously rich pool of film and music talent delivering outstanding product to the area with very little ability to get it distributed beyond the boundaries of Idaho. We want the rest of the world to see the amazing creativity coming out of this area, and we know just how to do that,” said Keith Selin, CEO and co-founder of Paragon. “Our focus will also reach well beyond the borders of Idaho. We have a growing pool of International filmmakers.”
Selin goes on to say, “We have over 45 highly marketable films, documentaries and animation features on our plate right now that are ripe for domestic and global distribution, fifteen of which are from Idaho film-makers. Additionally, we have a library of over 200 international films. We have more films and scripts pouring in everyday. Our phones have been ringing off the hook and this is just the tip of the iceberg. ”
When asked how Paragon will market and distribute their films on a global scale from Idaho, Selin explains, “after twenty years in the business, I’ve built long-term relationships with key point-people in the industry; the infrastructure is solid. Add to that today’s communications technology, and it’s easy to do business on a global scale from any city in the world. My contacts are literally only a phone-call, text message or e-mail away, 24/7. We will be making trips to all of the major film markets, including AFM, Cannes, Berlin, and Toronto, as well as Los Angeles and Mumbai on a regular basis to visit our key contacts. The rest of the time we’ll live on our phones and do face time with the Idaho entertainment community. “Additionally,” Selin goes on to explain, “we’ll be opening an office in Los Angeles in the Fall, since several of our major distributors reside there.”
As far as differentiating Paragon Entertainment, Selin explains, “There are literally thousands of film-based entertainment companies throughout the country, several in fact that have recently announced their presence here in Idaho. But here’s the critical difference; distribution experience. That’s the missing component the vast majority of these companies don’t have. You can make all the movies, documentaries, animation and television projects you want, but if you don’t have a broad distribution network of global partners ready, willing and financially able to take your products to market, you’re dead in the water. Paragon has that network. We’ve been cultivating these relationships for nearly two decades and that’s what makes our company absolutely unique."
Wendy Meyers, Paragon company president, will be focusing much of her time on the music management and marketing promotions side of the business, where she is well entrenched in Boise’s music and entertainment community. She sees an enormous need for better representation for Boise’s thriving, and rapidly growing musician community. Meyers explains “I am out at the local concert venues on a regular basis photographing these highly talented musicians who are working day in and day out and barely making ends meet. The majority are self-representing; they’re trying their best to book their own gigs, which greatly limits their exposure and rarely gets them out beyond the local scene. Some of these artists could be touring all over the Northwest and beyond with a little help. But they can’t create new material, book new gigs and pay the rent all by themselves. That’s where we come in. We’re looking for a long-term relationship, to grow with them and help build their careers. They have the talent. We have the experience and can take them to the next level. We also see a strong synergy between our musicians and film-makers in the form of soundtrack and scoring opportunities.” Meyers will also be working to organize and promote live concert events and musical productions.
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For Immediate Release
BOISE, Idaho- A new Idaho Entertainment company was formed today that will encompass domestic and international film distribution, production and entertainment marketing services. The company, to be called Paragon Entertainment LLC, will be headquartered in Boise.
With extensive professional backgrounds in film, music management, photography and sales and marketing, co-founders Keith Selin and Wendy Meyers bring a plethora of experience to the rapidly growing Idaho-based film and music marketplace. “We saw a tremendously rich pool of film and music talent delivering outstanding product to the area with very little ability to get it distributed beyond the boundaries of Idaho. We want the rest of the world to see the amazing creativity coming out of this area, and we know just how to do that,” said Keith Selin, CEO and co-founder of Paragon. “Our focus will also reach well beyond the borders of Idaho. We have a growing pool of International filmmakers.”
Selin goes on to say, “We have over 45 highly marketable films, documentaries and animation features on our plate right now that are ripe for domestic and global distribution, fifteen of which are from Idaho film-makers. Additionally, we have a library of over 200 international films. We have more films and scripts pouring in everyday. Our phones have been ringing off the hook and this is just the tip of the iceberg. ”
When asked how Paragon will market and distribute their films on a global scale from Idaho, Selin explains, “after twenty years in the business, I’ve built long-term relationships with key point-people in the industry; the infrastructure is solid. Add to that today’s communications technology, and it’s easy to do business on a global scale from any city in the world. My contacts are literally only a phone-call, text message or e-mail away, 24/7. We will be making trips to all of the major film markets, including AFM, Cannes, Berlin, and Toronto, as well as Los Angeles and Mumbai on a regular basis to visit our key contacts. The rest of the time we’ll live on our phones and do face time with the Idaho entertainment community. “Additionally,” Selin goes on to explain, “we’ll be opening an office in Los Angeles in the Fall, since several of our major distributors reside there.”
As far as differentiating Paragon Entertainment, Selin explains, “There are literally thousands of film-based entertainment companies throughout the country, several in fact that have recently announced their presence here in Idaho. But here’s the critical difference; distribution experience. That’s the missing component the vast majority of these companies don’t have. You can make all the movies, documentaries, animation and television projects you want, but if you don’t have a broad distribution network of global partners ready, willing and financially able to take your products to market, you’re dead in the water. Paragon has that network. We’ve been cultivating these relationships for nearly two decades and that’s what makes our company absolutely unique."
Wendy Meyers, Paragon company president, will be focusing much of her time on the music management and marketing promotions side of the business, where she is well entrenched in Boise’s music and entertainment community. She sees an enormous need for better representation for Boise’s thriving, and rapidly growing musician community. Meyers explains “I am out at the local concert venues on a regular basis photographing these highly talented musicians who are working day in and day out and barely making ends meet. The majority are self-representing; they’re trying their best to book their own gigs, which greatly limits their exposure and rarely gets them out beyond the local scene. Some of these artists could be touring all over the Northwest and beyond with a little help. But they can’t create new material, book new gigs and pay the rent all by themselves. That’s where we come in. We’re looking for a long-term relationship, to grow with them and help build their careers. They have the talent. We have the experience and can take them to the next level. We also see a strong synergy between our musicians and film-makers in the form of soundtrack and scoring opportunities.” Meyers will also be working to organize and promote live concert events and musical productions.
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