Iconic Events

Last updated
Iconic Events
Company type Private
Industry Film industry
Founded2020
Founder
  • Michael Lambert
  • Tim Warner
Headquarters,
U.S.
Area served
  • United States
Website iconicreleasing.com

Iconic Events is an American independent film production and film distribution company founded in 2020 by movie theater owner Michael Lambert and former Cinemark CEO Tim Warner and with former Universal theatrical distribution exec Steve Bunnell as CEO. [1] Company focused on distributing films throughout the United States under Iconic Events Releasing.

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History

In 2020, Iconic Events was founded in by Michael Lambert and Tim Warner. In April 2021 it was reposted that Steve Bunnell joined Iconic Events as CEO. [2]

Filmography

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