Kristen Stanisz-Bedno is a seasoned marketing and distribution professional with over 12 years of experience in the field. She has worked with major companies in the entertainment industry such as Starz, Lionsgate, and currently, Vision Films. Her expertise lies in managing producer and platform relationships, launching films across VOD and DVD, spearheading publicity and social media campaigns, and international VOD windows.

Kristen spent seven years at Starz and Lionsgate, where she oversaw international sales operations and marketing strategies for successful and award-winning series such as Black Sails, Power, The Girlfriend Experience, and Ash vs Evil Dead. She is an active member of Women in Film (WIF), OTT.X, and the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) and lives in Los Angeles with her husband and cat.

With a degree in Communication and Media Studies from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, Kristen's background in marketing and distribution stretches back to her first job as an office assistant at Showcase Entertainment. Since then, she has held various roles in sales operations, sales administration, marketing, and distribution, culminating in her current position as Vice President of Distribution and Marketing at Vision Films.