bios
Arik Treston, Co-Founder/CEO, founded Green Tonic, LLC in 2003, an independent filmmaker and studio consulting firm. Through Green Tonic, Treston acted as President of Distribution at Cinema Libre Studio overseeing their new internal home entertainment division, releasing dozens of quality documentaries and narrative films. Treston’s experience includes his former sales consulting work for leading G&L distributor Wolfe Video, and past positions such as Director of Marketing for York Entertainment, sales at Starlight Home Entertainment, and sales and marketing positions at VPD. Treston also co-owns Standing Room Pictures, LLC, a Los Angeles-based production company which produced the upcoming 4th Q feature film Scab.
Nicole Ballivian, Co-Founder/President, comes from serving as Vice President of International Sales at Cinema Libre Studio but began with US Theatrical Distribution for the company’s catalogue of films ranging from niche political documentaries to highly commercial narrative features. Nicole’s technical background allowed her to oversee post production which included distribution operations and delivery. Nicole founded BintFilm in 2002, a film production company based out of Los Angeles, whose first international comedy feature, Driving to Zigzigland, is currently traveling through the world festival circuit.
Mary Keeler, VP of Distribution & Acquisitions, began in public relations at Emmanuel Bates Communications, a Los Angeles based boutique company focused on consumer products and entertainment clients. In 2005, she joined an independent film distributor, Cinema Libre Studios, which specialized in independent features and documentaries focused on social and political issues. At Cinema Libre Studios, Mary was responsible for all aspects of film publicity: theatrical releases, home entertainment and festival coverage. After leaving the studio, she opened MKK Communications, doing public relations for independent film releases and film festivals. She began working with Cinevolve Studios shortly after the company’s inception. She came on as distribution manager in 2008. Mary received her bachelor's degree in Sociology / Law and Society from UC Riverside in 2006.
