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Ellen Wander

ELLEN WANDER is the founder and CEO of Film Bridge International (FBI). The company is engaged in the financing, distribution, and production of motion pictures and television programs. Since its inception, FBI has distributed more than 150 films and programs to 42 countries around the world.
In 2023, Ellen produced the action film CLASSIFIED. Filmed in Malta and directed by Roel Reine the cast includes Arron Eckhart, Abigail Breslin, and Tim Roth. 
In October 2023, Ned Crowley’s KILLING FAITH, starring Guy Pearce, DeWanda Wise, and Tim Roth, set in the western desert, the film will shoot in New Mexico.
Now in post-production, FBI will soon be releasing the political thriller, ANNA. The principal cast includes Maxine Peake and Ciaran Hinds and is directed by James Strong.
Ellen produced the action-adventure, ASSASSIN CLUB starring Henry Golding, Naomi Rapace, and Sam Neill. The film was released by Paramount Pictures in the winter of 2023.
Among her other thirteen producing credits are: SPINNING MAN, a contemporary thriller, starring Pierce Brosnan, Guy Pearce, and Minnie Driver-- released by Lionsgate, and THE REQUIN a shark adventure released by Paramount and Lionsgate. Ellen also served as Executive Producer for MARSHALL, the acclaimed feature about legendary justice, Thurgood Marshall, starring Chadwick Boseman. Other credits include MISCONDUCT with Al Pacino and Anthony Hopkins, Stephen King’s DOLAN'S CADILLAC, MIDDLETON starring Andy Garcia and Vera Farmiga, and WINNIE with Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard.
Before FBI, Wander was head of worldwide distribution for Turner Pictures, a division of Turner Broadcasting. She is credited with having introduced Turner Broadcasting to the international theatrical and video distribution marketplace. Earlier in her career, Wander was Vice President of Ancillary Distribution at RKO Pictures where she sold new RKO productions as well as library films to pay and basic cable television companies in North America. In addition, she was in charge of the RKO Home Video operation. 
Ellen began her career in the cable television industry and worked at the Walt Disney Company as National Accounts Manager on the introduction of The Disney Channel. Ellen also served on the board of the American Film Marketing Association and has been involved in the organization’s industry relations committee.
Ellen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the State University of New York and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Syracuse University.

Jordan Dykstra

 Jordan Dykstra, Managing Director, joined Film Bridge International in 2014. Jordan oversees all of FBI's in-house productions, acquisitions and overall sales strategy for its slate of feature films and television.

Before joining FBI, Jordan attended Northwestern College and the University of California, Los Angeles. Jordan spent a year working with the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings communications department and was also the feature’s editor for his school’s publication, "The Beacon."

Benan Güz

Benan Guz, Director of Production and Distribution, became part of the Film Bridge International team in 2021 as a consultant. Benan works in driving strategic planning for content marketing. She is also responsible with coordinating post-production processes and maintaining communications with existing distributors.


Before FBI, Benan worked as an Acquisitions Manager for SinemaTV where she managed  TV & SVOD deals with major studios. Along with this is her experience as an Account Manager at SPI International which gave Benan the opportunity to manage client relations, implement 360-degree marketing campaigns in collaboration with the sales agents and local agencies to meet and exceed sales targets.

Adam Wright

Adam Wright, Sales Consultant at Film Bridge International, is an entertainment executive with over 32 years of international and domestic sales and distribution experience. Wright joined Voltage Pictures in July 2019 as Executive VP, Sales & Acquisitions and is a key member of Voltage’s international and domestic sales, distribution, and acquisitions team. Prior to Voltage, Wright served as Executive VP, Sales & Acquisitions for nine years at Vision Films Inc. where his responsibilities included worldwide licensing, distribution, legal, marketing, acquisitions, production, accounting, and collections. Before Vision, Wright served as President of Regent Worldwide Sales and held senior management positions at PorchLight, CineTel, Rysher, and Turner Pictures Worldwide Distribution. 


Wright was a multiple term I.F.T.A. Board Member. He currently sits on various I.F.T.A. committees and enjoys participating in industry related events. Adam continues to be active in the community and supports various children and animal related charities.

Frank Muller IV

Frank Muller IV joined Film Bridge International in 2022 as a Production, Marketing, and Administrative Assistant. Frank oversees the scheduling of appointments and prepares FBI Sales and Marketing Expense Reports. He is also responsible for reading and providing coverage on incoming screenplays, identifying international production companies, and proposes potential creative elements such as directors, cast, and locations.


Before joining FBI, Frank attended Texas A&M University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Business with minors in Film and Philosophy. He gained experience working for Texas A&M’s athletic department as well as a production assistant for projects including When I’m Ready, S.W.A.T., and Marry Me in Yosemite.


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