RELATIVITY @relativitymedia AND GULF FILM EXTEND THEIR MIDDLE EAST DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP

RELATIVITY AND GULF FILM EXTEND THEIR MIDDLE EAST DISTRIBUTION PARTNERSHIP

Gulf Film to Distribute Relativity’s Films Across All Media in the Middle East
Part of Relativity’s Expansion in the Fast-Growing Region; Studio Also Building a New Company To Produce Local Film, Television and Digital Content
(Beverly Hills, Calif. and Dubai, United Arab Emirates) September 30, 2013 – Relativity today announced that the company has extended its Middle East distribution partnership with Gulf Film, the leading film distributor and exhibitor in the region, accounting for over 50% of the Middle East’s film releases. As part of the multi-year agreement, Gulf Film will distribute Relativity’s films across all media in the territory including Relativity produced and acquired titles and third party, sales agency titles handled by Relativity International.
This announcement comes as Relativity has been expanding its presence in the Middle East, one of the world’s fastest growing film markets. Relativity is working on establishing a new venture, which will partner with local producers to create original film, television and digital entertainment content.
Ryan Kavanaugh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Relativity said: “Demand for high-quality entertainment content in the Middle East has been expanding rapidly over the past few years. Relativity is committed to building on our already strong presence in the region and to help accelerate growth across the film, television and digital media landscapes.”
Selim El Azar, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Film, said: “We're very pleased to announce this partnership, which further cements the synergistic relationship between Gulf Film, the Middle East's leading film distributor and exhibitor, and Relativity Media, a next-generation studio at the forefront of entertainment.”

Camela Galano, President of Relativity International will oversee the relationship with Gulf Film. She added: “Gulf Film is a leader in the Middle East’s media industry and a tremendous partner to Relativity.”