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Feb 5, 2024 · Portfolio Entertainment was founded in 1991 by Lisa Olfman and the late Joy Rosen, and quickly became a leading production, distribution, and animation company spanning factual, lifestyle, drama, and children’s programming.
Feb 5, 2024 · February 5, 2024. 9 Story Media Group closed a deal on Friday to acquire the development/production slates and distribution library of fellow Canadian company Portfolio Entertainment. Portfolio was...
Feb 5, 2024 · The deal includes its library, production slate, and development projects, with founder Lisa Olfman joining the media group to drive existing projects and expand 9 Story’s business opportunities.
Feb 5, 2024 · The acquisition brings 9 Story’s total distribution library to almost 5,000 half-hours. Toronto-headquartered Portfolio was founded in 1991 by CEO Lisa Olfman and the late Joy Rosen. Olfman will join 9 Story in an Executive Producer role, reporting to 9 Story President & CEO Vince Commisso.
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May 2, 2024 · As part of the deal, Portfolio co-founder Lisa Olfman will join 9 Story in an executive producer role. Reporting to 9 Story president and CEO Vince Commisso, she will continue to oversee all active Portfolio development and production properties that are moving across to 9 Story.
THE STORY SO FAR. When the company they worked for was sold and then shut down, Joy Rosen and Lisa Olfman seized the upside of being down-sized. In a spare bedroom with a $15,000 bank loan, a borrowed typewriter and a determination to produce and export world-class television programs, Portfolio Entertainment was willed into being. You may have ...
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Feb 5, 2024 · The deal sees co-founder Lisa Olfman join 9 Story as an executive producer, where she will continue to oversee active Portfolio projects. Toronto-headquartered 9 Story Media Group has acquired the library, production slate and development projects of Portfolio Entertainment.
