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Camelback Productions Revolutionizes Film Financing with New Board
11 Feb
Summary
- Rohan Shah appointed President of Camelback Productions Board.
- Kumail Nanjiani and Lata Krishnan join the board.
- Board aims to bridge Silicon Valley and Hollywood expertise.
Camelback Productions, led by Anita Verma-Lallian, has appointed Rohan Shah as President of its Board. The board now includes actor Kumail Nanjiani and tech executive Lata Krishnan. This landmark appointment is believed to establish Hollywood's first all-South Asian board for a theatrical film production company.
Verma-Lallian stated the goal is to influence decision-making by diversifying who sits at the table, introducing a novel film financing model. Shah, from the tech platform Extend, highlighted the ongoing transformation in entertainment and the advantage of investors understanding platform economics.
Based in Arizona, Camelback Productions focuses on amplifying underrepresented voices. The company's recent projects include distribution negotiations for 'Runner' and 'Bear Country.' Their 2026 slate features 'Patel' with Kal Penn and Cynthia Erivo's 'Prima Facie.'
Shah brings significant tech and finance experience, including his valuation of Extend at $1.6 billion and board positions. Krishnan's background includes leadership at Smart Global Holdings and the American India Foundation. Nanjiani's recent work spans Golden Globe-nominated stand-up and prominent film and television roles.
