June 10, 2019—Canada’s leading production, distribution and
digital company Sinking Ship Entertainment (SSE) is thrilled to announce its
expansion into museum and institutional sales. Joining the team is industry
expert Jennifer Lee Hackett, who will lead the sale of Dino Dana: The Movie
and its companion AR and VR experiences to museums, science centres and the
attraction market.
“Sinking Ship is very excited to embark on this
new endeavor, and Jennifer’s experience is the perfect pedigree to bring the family-friendly Dino
Dana: The Movie to audiences globally in museum and science centers,” says
Kate Sanagan, Sinking Ship Head of Sales and Distribution for the Americas.
Jennifer Lee Hackett is returning to the giant
screen industry where she has over 15 years’ experience. She will be
responsible for global sales for the museum and attraction market specifically
for Dino Dana: The Movie. Prior to joining Sinking Ship Entertainment,
Jennifer was employed with National Geographic and nWave Pictures, where she
worked as the Director of Sales. She also served as Senior Group Sales and
Marketing Manager for Smithsonian Business Ventures, the for-profit arm of the
institution.
Jennifer will be at the Giant Screen Cinema
Association Conference in September 2019, where Dino Dana: The Movie will
preview to the museum industry. Appointments can be made by contacting her at jenniferleehackett@sinkingship.ca
About Sinking Ship Entertainment
Sinking ShipEntertainment is an award-winning production, distribution and interactive
company specializing in family and kids’ live action and CGI blended content.
In 2019 they set their sights on growth and launched a new animation series
division. Since opening its doors in 2004, Sinking Ship has produced over
500 hours of content, and through their globally recognized in-house
distribution division, has sold to over 200 countries internationally. The
company has rapidly earned a global reputation for high quality, groundbreaking
original series and companion interactive experiences. Overall, Sinking Ship
has won 17 Daytime Emmy® Awards and a variety of other international awards
including Canadian Screen Awards, Youth Media Alliance Awards, Fan Chile Awards,
Parents Choice Awards, the Shaw Rocket Prize, and the Prix Jeunesse
International. In addition to production, Sinking Ship operates a cutting-edge
VFX and Interactive Studio, creating multi-platform digital experiences and
interactive content for audiences around the world. The Toronto-based company
is home to over 175 shipmates.
