Nicolas Holst-Roy
Alex Avon, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at Just For Laughs announced the appointment of former KO Distribution and Corus Entertainment executive Nicolas Holst-Roy, as International Sales Manager for Just For Laughs Distribution.
Holst-Roy says: “I am excited to join the team to bring even more laughter to the world. Alex and his team have created a premium portfolio of the best in comedy programming, and I look forward to presenting our catalog to our current and new partners at MIPCOM.”
Just For Laughs Distribution will bring more Just For Laughs’ comedy programming at MIPCOM along with an English-language dubbed version of the multiple-award-winning dramedy "About Antoine" in addition to premiering a larger private stand within the Canadian Pavilion on Riviera 8.
Just For Laughs Distribution's MIPCOM plans includes new seasons of hidden-camera comedy show "JFL Gags"; and scripted sketch show performed by comedians "JFL LOL". Also on offer: fresh stand-up Also on offer: fresh stand-up comedy shows from this summer’s Just For Laughs Festival and animated comedy "Babyatrice". And also a new English-dubbed version the multi-award-winning dramedy "About Antoine" along with box-office hit comedy "1995."
Avon stated: “We are pleased to welcome Nicolas onboard. He will help us with our strong comedy content distribution slate, including new seasons of Gags and LOL; along with stand-up specials filmed at our recent Just For Laughs Festivals. We are coming to MIPCOM with an impressive team including our development executives, ensuring we continue to 'keep the world feeling good' for a long time.”