Nesim Hason / President
Nesim Hason is known for his expertise in developing relationships with hundreds of film and television producers from five continents around the world.

Hason entered the entertainment industry at the young age of 13 with the sales of audiotapes. At 19, he opened a warehouse and began selling video stock. In 1986, the first copyright law in Turkey passed and he became the first legal company to release video titles. At this time, Hason had one of the largest studios in Turkey, with over 600 recording machines. By 1988, his company dominated 42% of the video market.

In 1990 Hason stated, “Eastern Europe is practically uncharted territory and for those who fancy themselves to be Christopher Columbus, a great opportunity.” Thus began television sales and he opened the doors to Eastern Europe.

Hason's relationships within the Eastern European market evolved to the establishment of New Films International (NFI) in 1996. Hason and NFI continue to be the preeminent key player in the Eastern European markets. When other distributors backed away from smaller territories such as Romania, Hason persisted and succeeded in influencing governmental laws to be more welcoming to theater privatization. In addition to its headquarters in Los Angeles, there are six branch offices in Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech and Slovak Republic, Poland and Chile. From independent art films to blockbuster commercial films, Hason and NFI have brought an array of movies to the various territories, such as ADAPTATION, SAHARA, 21 GRAMS, WHAT WOMEN WANT, THE HOURS, HUNTED CHICAGO, ABOUT SCHMIDT, DUPLEX, AUSTIN POWER 3, FREDDY Vs. JASON, to name a few.

At 43, with 30 years experience in distributing entertainment (music, video, movies, etc.), Hason's success has come through his sensitivity to each country's cultural difference, his ability to cater to each client's background and “hands on approach” in his relationships with clients, as well as other distribution and production companies. Combining such qualities, Hason will always play an active role in acquisitions, sales, production and advertising.

Hason is dedicated and passionate about sharing his knowledge of the movie industry with the worldwide market. His devotion and perseverance are the driving force behind his ambition to continue distributing the best entertainment available to the viewing audience. His goal is to establish one of the largest studios in United States, to produce and distribute films worldwide.

Email: nesim@newfilmsint.com
Phone: 323 655 1050 ext: 23