For nearly 25 years, Josh Elbaum has traveled worldwide selling television and film content, expanding markets and serving as a catalyst in the realization of new business opportunities.
With strong relationships throughout the creative, production and distribution sectors of the media industry, as well as extensive connections in government, banking and advertising, Josh’s work, handled with the utmost integrity and discretion, includes media transactions, due diligence, feasibility analysis, and business development initiatives.
Most recently, Josh has been involved in initiatives and projects in the fields of news, sports, children’s and educational programming. Josh has also helped plan and launch several new channels and networks in the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, working for clients such as Arab Radio and Television, Content Film/Fireworks, Dallah Albaraka, DigiTV, DirecTV, Heavycat Multimedia, Hollywood Classics, IMF, Literature & Language Dynamics, Media Investment Group, Mygale Films, Playmobil, Reach Media, SDI Media Group and Tursak.
Josh has served in senior executive positions at Turner/CNN, ITC and MGM/UA.
He is a member of BAFTA and is a regular attendee at television markets and festivals worldwide.
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