By Tim Dams Former Kew Media Distribution sales boss Jonathan Ford has launched new distribution company Abacus Media Rights (AMR) in partnership with Amcomri Media Group.
Amcomri, whose other entertainment investments include 101 Films, 101 International and Hollywood Classics, has provided Abacus Media Rights with a funding line to support rights acquisitions.
Ford left KMD, the profitable British sales arm of collapsed Canadian TV group Kew Media, in February after 13 years with the company.
KMD was later placed into administration and its staff made redundant. AMR will initially focus on distributing documentary features and series, non-scripted and drama series.
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