EXCLUSIVE: Indie distribution company Entertainment Squad has acquired dormant LGBTQ+ label PrideFlix and appointed former Odin’s Eye exec Martin Gallery as Vice President of Sales and Acquisitions.
Gallery will spearhead acquisitions for the revitalized label and focus on Entertainment Squad’s international sales slate, meeting with buyers at EFM Berlin next month.
Entertainment Squad has previously been active in the LGBTQ+ space with releases such as Summoning Sylvia, Exteriors, and Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln. Under Gallery’s leadership, the label aims to expand its number of acquisitions.
“We’re thrilled to breathe new life into PrideFlix,” said Shaked Berenson, CEO of U.S. outfit Entertainment Squad. “Martin’s expertise in international sales and acquisitions, coupled with his deep understanding of the evolving industry landscape, makes him the ideal person to lead this effort. Together, we aim to amplify LGBTQ+ voices and stories that inspire, entertain, and create a lasting impact.”
As an executive producer, Gallery has worked on films including Combat Wombat, Predestination, and 2067.
“Joining Entertainment Squad at this pivotal moment is an exciting opportunity,” said Gallery. “PrideFlix represents a chance to champion underrepresented stories and support filmmakers who are reshaping the narrative landscape—and most importantly, to entertain growing audiences. I look forward to building a compelling slate of films that audiences around the world will connect with, whether through their home theater, TV, smartphone, tablet, laptop—the list goes on. See you in Berlin!”