The Pitch Tank with Leyla Kader Dahm (Canvas Media Studios)
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Leyla Kader Dahm is the Head of Development for Canvas Media Studios which finances, produces and distributes award-winning original programming for domestic and global television and streaming platforms. Canvas recently announced a deal with MarVista Entertainment to partner on a 6 film slate to promote first time and diverse filmmakers (Variety). Leyla requested 5 scripts and a meeting from her last pitch session! As a producer Leyla has projects with Columbia Pictures, Warner Bros., Untitled Entertainment, ShadowMachine and Nickelodeon Original Films. Over the course of her career she has negotiated deals for her clients on over two dozen feature film and TV projects totaling over $500 million in budget. She has worked with Hello Sunshine, LuckyChap, Amblin, Sony, ABC, Netflix, Apple +, and Amazon. Prior to producing, Leyla was a literary manager at Zero Gravity Management, where she worked closely with companies including CAA, SpectreVision, Dark Castle, Animal Logic, and Nickelodeon Original Films. Leyla started her career in development and production at Miramax/Dimension Films and also ran the film development department for Hollywood veterans Ed Jones and Cary Granat and oversaw the narrative for rock star Perry Farrell's proposed Las Vegas immersive experience, KIND HEAVEN. With experience as a development executive, literary manager, and in production Leyla has a comprehensive understanding of the industry and offers invaluable and constructive advice, connections, and knowledge of the marketplace. She's loves to find undiscovered, fresh voices to develop. Full Bio »
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