Michael Viane

Michael Viane currently serves as the Executive Vice President of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution & Operations at Lionsgate, overseeing distribution strategy and operations while managing key vendor relationships and cross-functional teams. Previous experience includes ownership of a business coaching firm and roles in sales and distribution across notable companies such as Focal Point Business Coaching, Falling Forward Films, CineTRAIN, and Comscore, where Viane led global sales efforts for analytics platforms. Viane's extensive career in the entertainment industry includes leadership positions at STX Entertainment, VISION MEDIA/Bleecker Street Media, Regal, and Warner Bros. Entertainment, where Viane significantly contributed to domestic and international distribution efforts. Viane holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Corporate Communications from Skidmore College.