ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ, SEPTEMBER 2024 – Melanie Valera, Senior Vice President, General Sales Manager at Paramount Pictures, will receive this year’s Al Shapiro Distinguished Service Award at ShowEast. She will be presented with this special honor as part of the Final Night Awards Ceremony hosted by The Coca-Cola Company on Thursday, October 24 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.
Each year, the Al Shapiro Distinguished Service Award honors a person who represents the ideals and standards that the late Al Shapiro set during his unparalleled career. The award epitomizes their dedication, care and concern for the betterment of people within the motion picture industry.
“We are thrilled to honor Melanie with this award at ShowEast this year. There is no better example in our industry that truly represents what the Al Shapiro award is all about,” stated Andrew Sunshine, President of the Film Expo Group. “Her dedication, service and commitment to our community is second to none.”
A 30-year veteran, Melanie Valera is Senior Vice President, General Sales Manager at Paramount Pictures. In her role, she oversees Domestic Theatrical Distribution and leads a dynamic team across the U.S. and Canada. Melanie’s extensive career includes valuable experience at DreamWorks, Miramax, and Paramount, where she honed her expertise and deep understanding of the industry. Beyond her professional achievements, Melanie is deeply involved in the film community. She serves as the Executive Vice President on the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation board, demonstrating her commitment to supporting industry professionals. Additionally, she is a board member of the Motion Picture Club and has previously held the position of President of Film Row.
About ShowEast
ShowEast will take place from October 21-24, 2024 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami, Florida. After 35+ years, ShowEast is the longest-running and most successful film convention for major, regional, and independent cinema professionals. The show will attract an estimated 2,000 domestic and Latin American motion picture industry professionals and will feature product presentations and screenings of major upcoming films, exclusive sponsored events, plus exciting and informative seminars.
About Film Expo Group
The Film Expo Group is the premier organizer of networking events in the motion picture industry. The Film Expo Group produces ShowEast, held in Miami; CineEurope, held in Barcelona; and CineAsia, held in Bangkok
Additional information on ShowEast can be found at www.showeast.com.
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