Here is the biography of Brian Parkinson:
Brian Parkinson is a renowned figure in the film industry, celebrated for his expertise in film marketing and distribution, particularly in the U.S. Home Video Market. As a film distributor, he has handled the release of over 1,500 titles, including notable hits such as "The Terminator", "Little Nemo", and "Highlander 2". During his tenure as CEO of Hemdale, a major independent production and distribution company, Parkinson earned over 100 RIAA/ITA Gold or Platinum Best Selling video awards, with eight titles reaching #1 on the Billboard video charts.
As CEO of Hemdale, Parkinson was responsible for paying off over $58 million in corporate debt and placing the company's impressive film library within the MGM-UA family of companies. In 2002, he purchased Truman Press, Inc. d/b/a "Hannover House" and expanded the company's product line to include DVD products. By 2010, Hannover House had become a publicly traded company, and Parkinson has remained its CEO since 2002.
Throughout his career, Parkinson has demonstrated his versatility as a filmmaker, with extensive production credits and a directorial debut ("Wildfire") set for a nationwide USA theatrical release in late summer 2024. He is currently directing and co-starring in the epic western film "Indian Territory". As a producer and executive producer, Parkinson has worked on projects ranging from the $500,000 budget for "Wildfire" to the $15 million budget for the upcoming action-comedy feature "Meltdown". He is also developing a high-profile, live-action family fantasy feature for production in Autumn 2024, planned for production in Malta.
