Paris-based pan-European media group Studio TF1, which was rebranded in January from Newen Studios, has outlined details of its new restructured distribution team which took effect on April 1.
Rodolphe Buet will continue to head up the distribution operation as Chief Distribution Officer of Studio TF1. Alice Damiani, SVP of International Film Sales, will support Buet in shaping the group’s international film distribution strategy.
Studio TF1 said the move aligned with the company’s strategy to expand the activities of its cinema division, led by Nathalie Toulza Madar. Under previously announced plans, the group aims to double film production by 2027 – targeting 10 to 15 films per year – and to begin theatrical distribution of its own productions in France from 2026.
The new structure will split distribution activities between French-speaking markets (including Canada) and the rest of the world.
Karine Lejeune has been promoted to the role of EVP French-speaking TV and Film Distribution, while Camille Dupeuble has been upped to EVP International TV and Digital Distribution, with responsibility for all international sales and strengthening the group’s strategy with global streamers.
Both Lejeune and Dupeuble will both report to Buet.
In TV, Dupeuble will be supported by Nadia Chevallard, who expands her role as SVP International Sales, to oversee unscripted sales in addition to fiction sales. Karen Wise, who will manage distribution in English-language and German markets as SVP Distribution. She will on top lead our Formats strategy.
Karine Atlan continues in her role as EVP Acquisitions and International Co-production, leading Studio TF1’s relationship with creatives and production houses and looking for synergies within the wider TF1 Group.
EVP Marketing Emilie Martel will continue to lead the marketing department to support in-house and third-party producers in the overall creative process.
“I’m excited to be able to unveil the senior leadership team of Studio TF1’s distribution business. They exude complete professionalism and expertise in their fields and share the same passion and ambitions for Studio TF1 that I do,” said Buet.
“With a wealth of combined experience in distribution across theatrical, television and digital, we are all very much looking forward to supporting the wider business in its next phase of growth and to deliver financial support and guidance to creatives across all parts of our business that will help them do their very best work and to reach audiences all over the world.”
The creation of Studio TF1 was announced by the group’s CEO Pierre Branco at the beginning of 2025.
