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Executive Bios

	BILL BLOCK Bill Block founded QED INTERNATIONAL in December 2005 where he leads day-to-day operations and strategy for the company. Previously, Block was President of Artisan Entertainment where he supervised all divisions – film production and acquisitions, international distribution, home entertainment, and television. Block managed Artisan’s senior lending as well as international distribution relationships. While at Artisan, Block...
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	PAUL HANSON Paul Hanson (COO) oversees all aspects of the company including the company's financing and production activities, sales and delivery infrastructure, and administration. Prior to QED, Hanson was CFO of Key Creatives, a literary management and production company, and he held several management roles with Artisan Entertainment where his responsibilities included the company's M&A activity ...
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	ELLIOT FERWERDA Elliot Ferwerda (EP, Partner) co-founded QED in December 2005 and serves as a partner and Executive Producer. From 2005 to 2007, Ferwerda additionally served as VP of Production, participating in the financing, sourcing, and production aspects of QED. In 2008, he shifted responsibilities as a partner to an advisor and Executive Producer. Previously, Ferwerda worked as a marketing consultant within the music industry.
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