With 33 years of professional experience in the realms of film financing, production, and distribution, Karinne stands as a respected and valued Senior Film Executive. In 2008, she established Finance in Motion and has since been at the helm of MSR Media International as CEO, a role she embraced in 2018. Her responsibilities extend to overseeing the distribution of an expansive catalog exceeding 40 films. Her active involvement in financing, production, and marketing processes has endowed her with invaluable insights into the valuation nuances between existing library programming and emerging projects. As a principal negotiator for MSR, Karinne has adeptly secured multi-million dollar deals in both domestic and international markets.
Previously, as President of Pangea Films, Karinne was custodian of an esteemed collection of over 1200 films. There, she implemented sales forecasts for each title and ran the sales division. During this time she and her team secured over $15 million in annual sales. Her tenure as President of Bauer Martinez Studios (1999-2008) further exemplified her expertise, managing distribution operations that encompassed over $100 million in global sales and playing a pivotal role in negotiating and finalizing over 23 film loans.
Karinne's expertise spans all film production stages, from development to delivery, imbuing her with a profound ability to discern the distinct strengths of films and series across various genres. Her role as Executive Producer for over 30 films entailed direct oversight of project financing and sales forecasting across multiple territories and media. Her extensive industry experience has fostered strong connections with leading film and television executives, distributors, lenders, and bond companies globally.
A constant presence at major film markets for over three decades, including the Cannes Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, the Berlin Film Festival, and the American Film Market, Karinne's career is marked by regular interactions with both domestic and international distributors. This engagement is key to identifying optimal partners and distribution agreements for the diverse range of films she represents, spanning all genres.