Deni Valchev
Coordinator, Distribution @Lionsgate
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WORK HISTORY
Coordinator, Distribution @Lionsgate
Toronto, ON, CA
Wins-Increased Lionsgate’s Prime Video Direct business by over 200%-Expanded our indie linear business by 164%-Successfully launched 5 new FAST single series channels & secured 3 new platforms to carry MovieSphere by Lionsgate-Collaborated with the research team to bring an AI model that predicts programming success for titles on Prime Video by analyzing cross-platform performance and metadata -Led the creation of a custom Tableau sales & performance tracker for our Prime Video direct businessKey Responsibilities-Lead negotiations and close deals with Canadian linear clients, driving revenue growth and market presence-Own Canada’s Prime Video Direct self-publishing business, programming 1K+ titles per quarter using theatrical windowing, rights, & performance data, while coordinating asset & artwork delivery -Manage Lionsgate’s Canadian FAST business end‑to‑end, including performance monitoring, asset & artwork delivery, avails management, & new channel launches, planning, & analysis-Alongside VP, manage our current Pay TV 1 business in Canada (NOAs, DMs, re-negotiation & analysis of new PTV1 deal, pitching new slate)-Developed and prepared numerous strategic presentations for EVP, domestic, & global distribution president. Examples-Canadian Pay 1 landscape (sequentials, other studio’s outputs, deep dive into our active output & re-negotiation)-Strategic analysis and presence of Starz in Canada -Market & competitor analysis of French Canada-Numerous decks on eOne & Lionsgate library (CanCon catalogue, expiries, performance)-Foster & establish new client relationships to expand Lionsgate’s footprint in the CA market and unlock additional revenue opportunities-Leverage Lionsgate’s library of over films & TV series to identify sales opportunities & develop tailored sales packages across all platforms-Create & manage key departmental tools such as avails lists, sales presentations, & other documentation to streamline operations
EDUCATION
Father John Redmond
High School Diploma, Theatre/Theater
University of Toronto
Certificate, Spanish
Western University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Media Information and Technoculture
Toronto Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, RTA Media Production (Concentrations in: Media Business, Film & TV Production, & Screenwriting)
Etobicoke School of the Arts
High School Diploma, Theatre/Theater
SKILLS
ABOUT DENI VALCHEV
An enthusiastic, driven, & relationship-focused film & TV professional specializing in FAST channels, linear, AVOD/VOD partnerships, and data-driven content strategy across the Canadian market.At Lionsgate Canada, I manage the Canadian Prime Video Direct self-publishing business end-to-end and play a lead role across the Canadian FAST portfolio, overseeing new channel launches, performance analysis, programming stunts, etc. My work has driven 200%+ growth in our Prime Video Direct business and significant expansion across FAST and our indie linear business.I’ve launched multiple FAST single-series channels, secured new platform distribution for MovieSphere by Lionsgate, and partnered closely with our research team to develop tools, including a custom Tableau tracker and an AI-driven programming model, to inform windowing and programming decisions.
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