Michael Slifkin

About Michael

Description With more than 30 years of successful experience in the film, television and entertainment related industries, Mr. Slifkin is a Founder, Partner and Principal of the Archstone Companies including: ARCHSTONE DISTRIBUTION - Worldwide sales and distribution company with nearly 200 titles in their library, TOMBSTONE DISTRIBUTION - Genre specific distribution/sales company, ARCHSTONE NORTH AMERICA - Domestic and theatrical releasing distributor, ARCHSTONE/SOLO UK – UK based international sales/distribution company), and , ARCHSTONE PICTURES - Content Production Company. Established as a vertically integrated group of companies specifically created to identify, evaluate and mitigate significant portions of the risks normally associated with film and television related business by providing the complete infrastructure necessary for the creation, production, delivery, distribution and sales of quality film and television content to the worldwide marketplace. Originally a Texas based company Archstone has a 10 year history, excellent track record and offices in Austin, TX and Burbank, CA. Extensive experience in project financing, physical production, talent acquisition through packaging relationships with several major agencies, contract preparation and negotiations, budget preparation and supervision, project development/packaging, management and supervision, business management, and the development of numerous corporate strategic alliances and business ventures. Respected as a filmmaker friendly organization Archstone is open to providing production infrastructure, worldwide distribution guarantees, theatrical release, and/or distribution MG’s to select films. Extensive knowledge and experience with worldwide locations and film/tax incentives.