Veterans Media Corporation (VMC) is the first and only independent media and film production company providing veterans and first responders all over the world and from all branches with online and mobile services to deliver educational and entertaining content. With offices in USA and Canada, VMC is supported by third-party advertisers and sponsors and invests profits back into expanding its programming and services.
From the beginning of its existence, VMC has specialized in military centric content. The company is mainly interested in the production and distribution of films dealing with human stories, cultural, and social issues. The company also specializes in subject matter from the USA, Canada and UK. As a company, we have grown exponentially and gained widespread industry recognition.
We deliver original and curated entertainment content to the niche market of civil or ex-civil servants in the three sectors of law enforcement, first aid service, and military through our own distribution platform: The Veterans Channel.
Our brand focuses on providing true, unscripted, compelling, and relatable content; gaining trust amongst our community at large. This sense of ownership and relatability allows us to stay engaged with viewers in 40+ countries, be a conduit to the civilian audience, and leverage our relationship with supporting organizations. We offer a perspective of the military and post-military experience through the lens of popular culture and entertainment, enabling our service communities to share their stories, innovate marketing and engagement.
Our mission is to create, produce, air, sell and distribute unique and authentic original programming that enables veterans to support and inspire each other and show the rest of the world how much of an asset they can be in their civilian lives to the community, corporations, and one another. We commit to market the best services and products to aid our community’s recovery and lifestyles thus, creating Brand Loyalty in a neglected market segment. We unite veterans globally to facilitate their collective needs, healing journeys and transitions by providing a trusted and safe community for educational and entertaining programming.
Our dedicated writers honor veterans with touching scripts that open a window on the reality of what it is to rebuild your life after serving your nation.
We direct our programs from start to finish to ensure that all the talents come together and create the best content for our veteran community.
All our programs are produced with the highest standards, making them directly available for distribution.
We provide 24/7 free video-on-demand and video-streaming for our shows through our dedicated media The Veterans Channel. Our network reaches a direct audience in over 40 countries.
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Henah Hannah is the Founder & Chair of Veterans Media Corporation and The Veterans Channel.
Henah is also the Co-founder and Chair of Veteran Retreats Foundation, the charitable organization providing holistic retreat programs at no cost to veterans who are suffering with Occupational Stress Injuries and their families.
Command Sergeant Major retired Bart E. Womack, served the United States Army with distinction for over 29 years as a professional soldier, providing focus, leadership, and mentorship to all Officers and Enlisted Soldiers. His maturity, expertise, and personal dedication to excellence contributed immeasurably to the readiness of the Armed Forces and the security of our great nation.
Eric Birnberg, LL.B has been executive producing a variety of film and television projects, both independently and through High Park Entertainment Inc., for almost 15 years.
Thomas Walden is a CPA with over 25 years of senior financial and consulting experience and is the Co-founder and President of Behind The Scenes Services Inc. which provides business administration, financial and tax and tax credit services to film, television and live theatre production companies, broadcasters and distributors. He has worked on over 500 film and television projects and collected over $300 Million of tax credits, Telefilm, OMDC, NOHFC, Cogeco and other investments for his clients.
John P. Lynch has been appointed as Independent Director of Canuc Resources Corporation effective July 5, 2012. Mr. Lynch served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of NWT Uranium Corp. from June 16, 2008 to April 20th 2012. Mr. Lynch has been President, Universal Packaging Systems Inc. since 2003. He is a successful businessman with extensive expertise in corporate management and administration as well as experience in corporate governance. Mr. Lynch has been a member of both private and publicly traded organizations, and has worked with several public companies in the resource sector. Mr. Lynch was a Director of Hana Mining Ltd where Mr. Lynch was a founder (formerly Golden Patriot Mining Inc.) since May 5, 2001 until March 2011. He has been a Director of URU Metals and Soho Resources Corp. since April, 2010. He served as a Director of NWT Uranium Corp. from June 6, 2007 to April 20th 2012. He also served as a Non-Executive Director of Niger Uranium Limited from May 2007 to January 2010. He was a defensive back for the Ottawa Rough Riders from 1983 to 1985 before pursuing a career in the materials handling business. Mr. Lynch has a Bachelor degree in Administrative and Commercial Studies from Western University.
W. Clark Bunting President and General Manager of Discovery Channel For more than 25 years, Clark Bunting has been asking a lot of good questions....and turning the search for those answers into award-winning, unforgettable and standard-setting television. As one of the Discovery Founder John Hendricks' first hires, Bunting has played a pivitol role in almost every facet of program development and production. Whether he's been knee deep in murky waters with the late, beloved Croccodile Hunter Steve Irwin, on the shop floor of Orange County Choppers or watching pumpkins take flight in rural Delaware, Bunting lives and breathes life into the Discovery brand with a signature mix of industry expertise and a genuine wonder and embrace of the world. As president and general manager of Discovery Channel, Bunting oversees the flagship network now reaching nearly 100.6 million subscribers in the U.S. Bunting has overseen Discovery Channel in a year that included LIFE, the record breaking and breathtaking BBC co-production follow up to BLUE PLANET and PLANET EARTH, as well as highest rated SHARK WEEK, DEADLIEST CATCH and STORM CHASERS in network history. Bunting has presided over development and production of new hits including GOLD RUSH: ALASKA, AUCTION KINGS, FLYING WILD ALASKA and SONS OF GUNS. He also continues to innovate the natural history genre with leadership and investment in new technologies evidenced by the highly anticipated FROZEN PLANET and CANE TOADS. In addition to all aspects of network programming, Bunting is closely involved with the network's enviornmental advocacy and stewardship. In 2010, Bunting, in partnership with The Ocean Conservancy, worked closely with Senator John Kerry (D-MA) to introduce legislation to further the crudade for shark conservation awareness. Bunting also serves on the board of the American Humane Society. In October 2011, Bunting will receive the Lifetime Acheivement Award in Media at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. Prior to his current post, Bunting was the president and general manger of the Emerging Networks, which includes Investigation Discovery, Science Channel, Military Channel and HD Theater. Bunting previously was in charge of Discovery Studios, which encompasses the Discovery Production Group, Discovery Films and Discovery Creative Resources. Prior to overseeing Discovery Studios. In additon to Discovery and the successful suite of emerging networks, Bunting launched Animal Planet in 1996 and served as its executive vice president and general manager until 2001. In a previous post as executive vice president and general manager for Discovery Channel, Bunting oversaw a number of trendsetting new series, including MYTHBUSTERS and Werner Herzog's Academy Award® nominated documentary "ENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD." Bunting also shepherded landmark specials including the ratings record-breaking NEFERTITI RESURRECTED and WALKING WITH CAVEMEN; as well as BUILDING THE GREAT PYRAMID, ANATOMY OF A SHARK BITE and WALKING WITH PREHISTORIC BEASTS.
Digital entrepreneur, media consultant, and owner of the Ellis Library, a 600 title catalogue of award-winning content seen on networks worldwide. An award-winning leader in international television production and distribution, with significant and ongoing contributions to related public policy in Canada. Founder of a number of non-profit businesses in support of independent producers.
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I'm an innovative sales and new business leader with 35 years in national media across traditional television and digital platforms. As part of the Canoe team, I became an Emmy® Award winner, and have also received an Emmy® nomination, a Webby® Award nomination, a CableFAX Innovation Award, an iTVt Leadership Award, a TVOT All-Star Award, and last but not least, a FierceCable® Fierce50 recipient. @chrispizzurro Specialties: • Sales Strategy • Sales Management • P&L Responsibilities • Exceeding Revenue Goals • New Revenue Streams • Creative Problem Solver • Contract Negotiations • Collaborative Leadership • Product Development • Business Operations • Marketing/Public Relations • TV, VOD, iTV, IPTV, Advanced TV Advertising, Programmatic TV, Data Analytics, Audience Buying
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Don Perry is a native of San Jose, Costa Rica, and has more than 30 years of experience in the international entertainment industry representing Fortune 500 companies (e.g., Coca-Cola, AFLAC, etc.) concerning the expansion of their presence in the Latino marketplace. He continues to act as a consultant to numerous media and entertainment companies. Don promoted major arena shows throughout the Carolinas like Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and many others. Don also served as President and CEO of Kaper Records (RCA/BMG parent company) and as President of Kane Productions. Following the purchase of Kaper by BMG, Don joined Greenberg Traurig as an entertainment industry consultant. CONCENTRATIONS: Corporate entertainment | Artist and professional athlete management and representation Product distribution | Celebrity endorsements | Entertainment investment vehicles Consulting major record labels | New product development Consulting record executives | Integrated marketing and corporate brand development PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Board Member, Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Member, Executive Committee, Buckhead Club Board Member, Buckhead Club, Board of Directors Board Member, Senzari, Board of Directors Member, Emory Friends of Radiology Advisory Group, Emory University Hospital Board Member, Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors Board Member, Mexican American Business Chamber, Board of Directors Board Member, March of Dimes of Georgia, Board of Directors Board Member, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), Board of Trustees Board Member, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), Atlanta Chapter, Board of Governors REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE: Consultant, Open on Sunday, Present Consultant, TuneGO, Present Consultant, Danny Nozell, CTK Management and Manager to Dolly Parton, Present Consultant, Ali in the Valley, Lifestyle TV Show Host & Blogger, Present Consultant, Rudy Perez, Bullseye Productions, Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame Co-Founder, Present Consultant, Faircraft Entertainment (Ron Fair), Present Consultant, Tommy Run LLC, Present Consultant, Chaka Zulu, Disturbing Tha Peace, Present Advisor, Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, Present Consultant and Member, National Board of Directors, T.J. Martell Foundation for Cancer Research, Present Consultant, Alliance Artists Ltd. (Red Light Management), Present Consultant, Loud & Proud Records (ADA Distribution–owned by WMG), Present
