SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 8, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Indie Ranch Media, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INDR) is pleased to announce that Mr. Justin Bergeron has been appointed as the company's President and CEO.
Mr. Bergeron has more than fifteen years experience in the television and feature film industries and has specialized in digital cinema and high definition (HD) production since 1999. Prior to Indie Ranch, Mr. Bergeron created HD Studios, the first company in the industry to provide start-to-finish HD production & consultation services to independent filmmakers. While operating HD Studios, Mr. Bergeron managed projects for many high-profile clients including Lucasfilm, Dreamworks and the U.S. Government. He has earned a reputation for being an authority in the field of HD and dozens of film and television producers have relied on his creative and technical expertise as the industry transitions from its analog past to its digital future.
During his career, Mr. Bergeron has filmed HD documentaries in more than two dozen countries including Eqypt, Italy, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. Additionally, he has shared his experiences with audiences at some of the most prestigious film festivals and institutes around the world and consulted for some of the industry's top companies, including Avid Technologies, Apple Computers and DirectTV.
Mr. Bergeron's career highlights include working with numerous prominent filmmakers while playing a variety of roles in acclaimed projects, including the up-coming and recently released films, Fix, Ripple Effect, Bridge to Terabithia, Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, and Hostel.
He commented on the initial stages of the business, "We are very pleased with the progress the company has made to date and encouraged by the company's prospects in this multi billion dollar industry. We are looking forward to providing further reports on our progress going forward."
About Indie Ranch:
India Ranch Media, Inc. is a comprehensive Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) studio and production and post production services company. The Company is operated by management experienced in film, TV and new media with strong relationships in the creative and technical communities, and a track record of successful film, television and IPTV productions and industry partnerships. Indie Ranch Media collaborates with industry leading artists, engineers, post production experts and equipment manufacturers to provide filmmakers with innovative and cost effective solutions to bring their visions to life. Please visit the company's website at: www.indranch.com
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