Kaleidoscope Film Distribution have appointed independent film industry specialist Brian Fitzmaurice as their new Legal Counsel.

He will oversee all legal elements of Kaleidoscope’s international sales, multi-territory and corporate facing activity.

Fitzmaurice rejoins Kaleidoscope after a short career break having previously worked with them for ten years. He started his career in sports and entertainment licensing at the WildBrain Copyright Promotions Licensing Group in London. He has worked in the independent film industry since, with spells at Alliance Atlantis and Kew Media (formerly ContentFilm) before a decade with the KFilm Group of companies incorporating Icon Film Distribution, Kaleidoscope Film Distribution, Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment and Platform Entertainment.

Spencer Pollard, CEO of Kaleidoscope Film Distribution, says: “It is with great pleasure we welcome Brian back to the KFILM family. His fingerprints are all over Kaleidoscope’s DNA and his experience, patience and nous will help strengthen our global business affairs work and he has come back and hit the ground running already.”

On his return, Fitzmaurice adds “It’s great to be back with Spencer and the KFilm team. I’ve seen first-hand the company evolve and grow from strength to strength, so it’s a pleasure to be back in the fold and to continue the journey.”

Kaleidoscope Film Distribution recently announced the securing worldwide sales rights for Duran Duran: A Hollywood High and Billy Idol: Live at Hoover Dam and will be present at TIFF.