For Mipcom, Just For Laughs Distribution includes new seasons of globally popular non-verbal sketch shows: Just For Laughs Gags and Just For Laughs LOL.
Alex Avon, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, Just For Laughs announced the appointment of Nicolas Holst-Roy as International Sales Manager for Just For Laughs Distribution as well as the company’s expanded Mipcom plans. They are bringing more Just For Laughs’ comedy programming along with an English-language dubbed version of the multiple-award-winning dramedy About Antoine in addition to premiering a larger private stand within the Canadian Pavilion on Riviera 8.
Nicolas was most recently part of the sales team at Montreal’s KO Distribution (KO Group) and previously worked at Corus Entertainment in sales’ roles.
For Mipcom, Just For Laughs Distribution includes new seasons of globally popular non-verbal sketch shows: Just For Laughs Gags and Just For Laughs LOL. Also on offer: fresh stand-up comedy shows from this summer’s Just For Laughs Festival and animated comedy Babyatrice. And also a new English-dubbed version the multi-award-winning dramedy About Antoine along with box-office hit comedy 1995.
Avon stated: “We are pleased to welcome Nicolas onboard. He will help us with our strong comedy content distribution slate, including new seasons of Gags and LOL; along with stand-up specials filmed at our recent Just For Laughs Festivals. We are coming to Mipcom with an impressive team including our development executives, ensuring we continue to “keep the world feeling good” for a long time.”
Holst-Roy added: “I am excited to join the team to bring even more laughter to the world. Alex and his team have created a premium portfolio of the best in comedy programming, and I look forward to presenting our catalog to our current and new partners at Mipcom.”
