Amir Malin

content acquisition, and mergers and acquisitions.

Before establishing Qualia Capital in 2005, Mr. Malin held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Artisan Entertainment. His tenure at Artisan witnessed a remarkable transformation from a struggling publicly held home video distributor, formerly known as LIVE Entertainment, into a leading privately held independent filmed entertainment powerhouse. Mr. Malin inherited a library of 2,500 titles at LIVE Entertainment and rapidly expanded it into a world-class collection of nearly 7,000 titles, including iconic classics like "TERMINATOR 2," "DIRTY DANCING," "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE," and "RESERVOIR DOGS." Under his leadership, Artisan evolved into a formidable distribution entity with operations across theatrical, home video, pay-per-view, pay television, and free television markets. This distribution platform enabled Artisan to profitably acquire and produce new content for both theatrical releases and home video, featuring hits like "THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT," "THE PUNISHER," "CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG," and the "BARBIE" series of direct-to-video features.

During this period, Artisan executed a remarkable financial turnaround, witnessing substantial revenue growth from approximately $120 million in 1997 to over $400 million in 2003. Moreover, Artisan improved its EBITDA from under $6 million in 1997 to an impressive $44.5 million in 2003. This impressive financial transformation culminated in the merger of Artisan with Lions Gate Entertainment in December 2003, resulting in a staggering 700% return over a six-year period for the Bain Capital-led equity investment that took LIVE Entertainment private.

Before being recruited by Bain Capital to join the LIVE/Artisan transaction in July 1997, Mr. Malin held the position of President at October Films, a specialized distributor of independent film content. He joined October Films concurrently with an investment led by Allen & Company in 1992 and was instrumental in product acquisition (including Oscar-nominated films like "SECRETS & LIES," "BREAKING THE WAVES," and "THE LAST SEDUCTION"), distribution strategies, and various strategic initiatives. In 1997, he played a pivotal role in the successful sale of 51% of October Films' equity to the Universal Motion Picture Group, generating outstanding returns for investors involved in the 1992 Allen & Company transaction, averaging over 20% yearly ROI.

Going back to 1982, Mr. Malin founded Cinecom Films, a significant independent film company in that era. Cinecom's portfolio featured acclaimed works like the Oscar-winning "A ROOM WITH A VIEW," Jonathan Demme's "STOP MAKING SENSE," and John Sayles' "MATEWAN." In 1989, Cinecom was sold to SBK Entertainment World, and Mr. Malin continued to contribute as a consultant to the company.

Mr. Malin holds an honors degree from Brandeis University and graduated from Boston University School of Law. He is a distinguished member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences executive branch. Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Stern School of Business at NYU, where he imparts knowledge through a course on film marketing, distribution, and finance.