Christopher Woodrow

Chairman and CEO

Mr. Woodrow is responsible for guiding the strategic vision of the company and he oversees the global development of its brand and franchise. He has financed and produced numerous notable feature films including the box office successes "Black Mass" and "Hacksaw Ridge" as well as the critically acclaimed hit "Birdman." Mr. Woodrow’s films have grossed in excess of $700 million worldwide and have been nominated for 16 Academy Awards® and won 6 Oscars® including Best Picture.

Jeff Ivers

Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Ivers is responsible for day-to-day operations of the company and he oversees the execution of its strategic plan. He is the former COO and CFO at Participant Media, where he negotiated investments in over 70 films, including Academy Award winners “Spotlight,” “Lincoln” and “The Help,” along with investments in other media companies including Summit Entertainment. Mr. Ivers was previously a senior executive at MGM/UA Home Entertainment, Motion Picture Corporation of America and Orion Pictures.

Wendy Rutland

Head of Business Development

Ms. Rutland is responsible for global business development strategies and she plays a key role in capital raising efforts. She has over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry including content acquisition and valuation, raising capital, film finance, sales and distribution. Ms. Rutland has spent half of her life living in the UK and has an extensive worldwide network. She is the recipient of a British Independent Film Award and holds an M.B.A. from Cass Business School, London.

Blaine Johnston

EVP of Global Strategy

Mr. Johnston is works closely with the office of the CEO and is responsible for implementing global strategic initiatives for the company. He served as EVP and Managing Director at Vendian Entertainment and VP of Business Development at Worldview Entertainment. Mr. Johnston has over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry as a transactional attorney and investment manager. He holds a J.D./M.B.A. and a B.S. in Biology from Samford University.

Elexa Ruth

SVP of Corporate Affairs

Ms. Ruth is responsible for creating and implementing the communications strategy for the company. She served as VP of Operations at Vendian Entertainment and worked in the Office of the CEO at Worldview Entertainment, where she gained extensive experience structuring the financing for motion picture transactions. Ms. Ruth co-produced the box office success “Hacksaw Ridge.” She holds a B.A. in English from Tulane University and serves on the Board of Trustees at Aspen Film.