Patrick Wachsberger, a long time key player in the international business, has started a new sales joint venture with counterparts 193. This venture has recently made headlines with the announcement of two key appointments: Sara Ghorra as Vice President of Sales and Tyler Knell as Vice President of Creative Affairs. Their extensive and complementary backgrounds will be assets to the company, and both will be expected to have critical impacts on the evolution of Relativity.
193 will primarily work to develop and produce low/mid-range feature films with an emphasis on working with independent third-party producers and financiers. The venture aims to invest in University of Hawaii-related projects at all stages of production. This method ensures a wide-ranging slate of artistic and commercial offerings. Wachsberger hopes to find creative collaboration opportunities between Federation Studios & 193. He will of course stay plugged in through Picture Perfect Federation projects.
Key Appointments Strengthen Leadership Team
Sara, who joined 193 from AGC Studios, where she developed her talent for sales and strategic partnerships. In her new position, Ghorra will report directly to Wendy Reeds, Executive Vice President, Sales. Her subject matter knowledge will play a key role in strengthening 193’s market position as it finds its voice and footing in the business.
Tyler Knell joins the organization as Vice President of Creative Affairs. He is open to listen and learn through collaboration, and brings a wealth of imaginative inspiration to the creative process. He will be based in Los Angeles and report to Ashley Stern, Executive Vice President and Head of Creative Affairs. Knell’s background in creative development will be instrumental in shaping the company’s projects and aligning them with audience expectations.
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Collaboration on The Toxic Avenger Remake
193 will also get deep into one of its first big projects—the finished Legendary produced, theatrical remake of The Toxic Avenger. Look forward to one wild collective ride! This much awaited film stars an all-start cast including Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood and Julia Davis. This partnership with Legendary is a great step forward for 193. This new partnership would allow them to develop and produce a deep slate of projects.
The involvement in The Toxic Avenger aligns with Wachsberger’s vision for 193 to create impactful entertainment that resonates with audiences. It lays the foundation for ongoing partnerships that might help the company continue to build industry credibility with future actions.
Future Prospects for 193
Looking forward, under Wachsberger’s leadership, we hope to continue to guide 193 towards more exciting accomplishments in film production and sales. By using his deep network and past experience, he is looking to create connections that will bring the most productive projects to life. At the same time, Ghorra joins with highly developed sales acumen. Knell’s creative direction puts 193 in an enviable position as they begin this adventure.
The new joint venture is just getting started. Industry observers are looking forward to seeing how it will find its path in a new, very competitive landscape. With strong leadership and a commitment to quality content, 193 has the potential to make a lasting impact in the film industry.