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George Lentz

VP, Content Acquisitions at Canela Media

George Lentz has a diverse work experience in various media and entertainment companies. George is currently working at Canela Media as the Vice President of Content Acquisitions, overseeing content acquisitions for Canela TV in the USA and Latin American markets. Prior to this role, they also worked as a Content Acquisitions Manager at Canela Media.

George Lentz was an Industry Advisor and Script Reader at Shore Scripts, where they provided guidance and advice to new and emerging talent in scripted audio and podcasting.

George also worked as the President and Owner of Lentzhouse Media Group, LLC & Silver Shamrock Productions, LLC. During this time, they collaborated with Mark Ramsey Sound Stories and White Light.

In addition, George Lentz worked at MolQ Entertainment, Inc. as a Content Acquisitions and Programming Strategy professional.

Before their current roles, they had a long tenure at AMC Networks, starting as the Vice President of Scheduling & Acquisitions for IFC & Sundance Channel and later becoming the Vice President of Scheduling & Acquisitions for IFC & Sundance Channel and VP Film Acquisitions for Bravo. In these roles, they handled major film and series deals domestically and internationally, developed scheduling and acquisitions strategies, and led the re-launch of IFC and Sundance Channel.

Overall, George Lentz's work experience showcases their expertise in content acquisitions, programming strategy, and media operations.

George Lentz attended Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, Massachusetts from 1983 to 1986. George then went on to study at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communications and Electrical Engineering from 1986 to 1991.

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Timeline

  • VP, Content Acquisitions

    August, 2022 - present

  • Content Acquisitions

    April, 2022