10/09/2012 - Company also buys into VOD service FiNDWATCHSHARE

Hani Farsi’s Corniche Pictures has taken a significant minority stake in British production and distribution company Revolver and has also taken a separate stake in Revolver founder Justin Marciano’s social media VOD service FiNDWATCHSHARE.

Hani Farsi, CEO of Corniche Pictures said, “Revolver Entertainment is a company I have admired and respected for many years. I have followed their progress very keenly and hold Justin and his team in a very high regard for what they have achieved. Year on year their innovative and cost effective approach to distribution and production has made them a unique company with an incredible brand identity. I am truly excited to work with Justin and his team to continue their fine work, and assist in taking the company even further around the world.”

Revolver’s production arm Gunslinger has four releases to its credit. Corniche is a partner in French distribution company Le Pacte.

Justin Marciano, Founder & CEO of Revolver said, “This deal delivers a seismic shift in our business and marks an exciting new chapter for both Revolver and Gunslinger. We’re delighted to welcome Hani and Corniche as our new partner. Having founded this business 15 years ago with a drive to bring originality and creativity to British film production and distribution – I wanted to be sure that any expansion is assisted by like-minded people with a shared vision – In Hani and Corniche not only have we found a very strong partner, but also a common desire to leave a legacy in film. We look forward to working with Corniche’s expert team to take the Revolver brand to the next level in the UK and internationally.”