The Yari Film Group has firmly anchored itself as one of the premiere homes for independent films. We take pride in collaborating with filmmakers and bringing forth their creative visions. From seasoned veterans -- such as Lasse Hallstr�m, Paul Haggis, and Sidney Lumet -- to first time writers and directors, we continue to seek out innovative stories and storytellers. .
Yari Film Group strives to create entertaining films, while never sacrificing quality and the unique visions of our filmmakers. In such a short period, our critical and commercial achievements are proof of our success and staying power... and we look forward to an even brighter future.
BOB YARI
President and Chief Executive Officer
DENNIS BROWN
Chief Financial Officer
Dennis Brown is the Chief Financial Officer of Yari Film Group, and the Chief Operating Officer of Triyar Companies, LLC. He has over 25 years of experience in Finance and Accounting.
As CFO of YFG, Dennis' primary responsibilities include oversight of all accounting and financial operations, including film financing, budgeting and forecasting and managing the core assets of the company. Armed with financial acumen, business savvy and strategic relationships in the realm of banking, Dennis has helped to mold Yari Film Group into a leading independent film production, financing and distribution company. His solid work ethic, ingenuity and sheer willingness to "think outside the box" have been instrumental in securing some of the most innovative and lucrative financial packages in the independent film market today.
Dennis joined Bob Yari in 1996 as CFO of Triyar Companies, LLC, a real estate investment and management company. In 2001, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer to oversee the real estate operations, consisting of over six million square feet of office, retail and residential properties and approximately 250 employees. His experience includes construction, redevelopment, acquisitions, finance and management of commercial and residential properties. Dennis is also on the Board of Directors of an Aerospace company.
Prior to joining Triyar Companies, LLC in 1996, Dennis was a partner in a Certified Public Accounting firm based in Los Angeles, California. He has over 15 years of experience in public accounting, providing services in income taxes, estate planning, finance, audits, reviews and internal controls. His industry concentration includes real estate, manufacturing, distribution and restaurants.
WILLIAM J. IMMERMAN
Executive Consultant
William J. Immerman is currently an Executive Consultant to Yari Film Group. He formely was Chief Operating Officer of Yari Film Group and its affiliated companies.
Bill began his career as a Deputy District Attorney for the County of Los Angeles and soon after entered the motion picture industry with American International Pictures ("AIP") as Associate Counsel.
During his seven years at AIP, Immerman acted a Director of Business Affairs, Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the Board, and Vice President of Business Affairs. While at AIP, Immerman also served on the board of directors of The International Film Importers and Distributors of America, Inc.
With a career spanning over 40 years, Bill was Senior Executive Vice President of the Feature Film Division of Twentieth Century Fox, representing Fox on the board of directors of both the Motion Picture Association of America and Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers. He has also been Vice Chairman of Cannon Pictures, Inc. and under contract to Warner Bros. as a producer.
Bill has established several independent production companies including Salem Productions and Cinema Group, Inc., the first motion picture company to raise start up money from Wall Street through both an initial private placement and a subsequent public offering. Bill has produced or executive produced more than 18 motion pictures including Academy Award winner "Ray."
Prior to joining Yari Film Group, Bill served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Crusader Entertainment, LLC, an Anschutz Film Group company.
Bill is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and has served as an arbitrator for the Independent Film and Television Alliance (formerly AFMA), the non-profit membership organization of all the leading international motion picture distributors. In addition, he is recognized as an expert on the motion picture industry by many of the courts in the U.S. and frequently testifies in arbitrations and court cases, federal, state and international, as an expert.
