Executive Profiles
Annie Glassel
Belinda Benko
Kay Sumner, President
Internationally credited producer of television and film, Kay's credits include: "The Dog Whisperer" National Geographic Channel, developed with Shelia Emery, produced in association with MPH Entertainment, Show Runner on the series "The Quiz Kids with Norman Lear” CBS, “The New Quiz Kids” Global Television Network (Canada), Columbia Pictures and RKO Stations (Boston), creator and producer of "Any Woman Can Fix It" CBC (Canada) which was in syndication for 11 years, "Eye Bet" CTV Network (Canada) and ABC (Detroit), where the game show series originated from. Feature Film producer credits include "Shadow Dancing" with Christopher Plummer, Shirley Douglas and John Colicos. Released by Cineplex Odeon and City TV. Nonfiction Documentary producer credits include "Lady Out of A Lizzie", the story of the Model A Ford for CBC (Canadian Broadcast Corporation, Canada).
Kay is chairwoman of the non-fiction speaker series with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, as well as the vice chair of the Professional Development division of the Activities Committee. In addition, Kay conceived and was a producer of Next TV Conference.
Belinda Benko, VP Development & Marketing
An entertainment marketing specialist, Belinda has ten years experience in advertising and marketing. While with Clear Channel Entertainment (previously PACE Theatrical Group & SFX), Belinda was Marketing Director in Miami for Broadway programs in Miami Beach and Palm Beach, later Marketing Director in Manhattan for Broadway properties and Director of Development with the Variety Division. Her latest position was General Manager with the Canadian theatrical division of Clear Channel Entertainment where Belinda oversaw marketing and operations for ten markets.
Annie Glassel, VP Production
Annie has over ten years of experience in development, production and acquisitions, working with New Line Entertainment, Alliance Communications, Oliver Stone, FBI: The Untold Stories, Cannon Films, Columbia Studios and Propaganda Films. Annie has produced commercials, independent films, industrials, music videos, fashion videos and websites.
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Conrad Denke, CEO Victory Studios
Conrad Denke, CEO and owner of the Victory Studios and American Motion Pictures has been in the film and video business for over 30 years. As a producer, Denke has worked in several arenas including documentaries, corporate, children's programming, TV talk shows, and feature length television movies.
Denke has won numerous national awards for filmmaking including several Cine Golden Eagle awards, top awards from The New York International Film and TV Festival, US International Film Festival, The International Television Association, The Houston International Film Festival, IFPA, Telly awards, a Chris award from the Columbus film festival, numerous Emerald City awards and an award for directing from the Western Heritage Center and National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Denke has served as the President of the International Television Association - Seattle Chapter, President of the Association of Independent Commercial Producers, on the board of the Washington Film and Video Association, and founder/president of The Washington Motion Picture Council. He is currently the chairman of the HDTV Consortium for NATPE, and Vice President of the American Cinema Foundation. He is listed in Marquis Who's Who in the World, America, the West and Entertainment.
Kay Sumner
Conrad Denke
