EXCLUSIVE:Indie distributorBrainstorm Mediais keeping it in the family with the selection of its newCEO.

Michelle Shwarzsteinis taking the reins of the company founded in 1995 by her father,Meyer Shwarzstein.

After the executive transition, Meyer Shwarzstein, will start a new venture focused entirely on development and production.

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I couldnt be more thrilled, Meyer Shwarzstein said.

Im impressed by Michelles teams vision and their passion for the business.

Abbey, Alex and I are honored to build on Brainstorms legacy, Michelle Shwarzstein said.

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While Brainstorm generally picks up finished films, it sometimes boards projects at an earlier stage as a producer.

Some of its top-performing theatrical titles over the years have includedHow to hey a Woman,HavenhurstandDark Horse.