Team
Tribune Pictures Team
Our Team
Robert K. MacLean
Chairman & CEO
John Smallcombe
Producer
Robert Mitchell
Director
Justin Ardalan-Raikes
Executive Producer
William J. Immerman
Legal Affairs
Andrea Biscaro
Head of Production
Divya Shahanni
Executive Producer / Legal affairs
Simon Fawcett
Finance Director
Lucas Paletta
VP, Creative & Developmental Affairs
Ginger Perkins-Immerman
Company Secretary Treasurer
Michael Paletta
Director of Tribune & Senior Advisor
Mickey Mayerson
Outside Counsel to Tribune
Matt Hartley
Advisor
Robert K. MacLean
Chairman & CEO
“In the Hand of Dante” a film by Julien Schnabel starring Oscar Issac, Gal Gadot, Jason Mamoa, Gerrard Butler, John Malkovich and Al Pacino is currently in Post Production.
Robert began his film career in Paris, France, where he financed and produced a number of award winning feature length documentaries for Canal Plus and Channel 4 on London, including “The Last Sailors“ and Gold Lust, presented and narrated by Orson Welles.
Previously serving as Head of Production at RKO Pictures Inc, Robert financed and produced “Criminal Law”, directed by Martin Campbell’s starring Gary Oldman and Kevin Bacon and distributed by Tri Star Pictures, Digger with Leslie Nielson, Olympia Dukakis, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. MacLean also produced “Bright Angel”, based on the novel by Richard Ford, which featured Dermot Mulroney, Sam Shepard, Lily Taylor and Bill Pullman, and was released by Hemdale Films.
Robert had acted as executive producer on numerous independent pictures as well as television projects for ABC, HBO, and has arranged production financing, banking and tax shelters for third party projects.
In 1998, Robert founded and acted as Chairman of Internet Studios, an online business-to-business search engine and content distribution platform. He is an investor in the alternative energy sector as founder and CEO of Tribune Capital Partners.
Robert currently divides his time between London and Los Angeles California.
Robert Mitchell
Director
Robert graduated from Buckingham University in 1987 with a BSc (Hons) Economics. In 1995 he obtained an MBA from Exeter University.
After a seven year grounding in smaller public company analysis and investment at Framlington Investment Management Robert joined F&C (formerly ISIS Asset Management plc) in 1995 to help launch the AiM Trust and then assist in its management. He was then responsible for launching and managing The AiM VCT plc and AiM VCT2 plc as well as managing The Discovery Trust plc. In 2005 Robert left F&C to form Bluehone Investors LLP. Robert is Chairman of CYBA PLC, Chairman of Ezilla Inc. Director of Bioenergy Group Limited and non-executive director of Intosol PLC. Robert was previously a non-executive director of Water Intelligence PLC.
Justin Ardalan-Raikes
Executive Producer
Justin is a media financier having raised millions of dollars for studio pictures. He started in the record industry in London in his late teens as a dogs body for the majors then went on to join the British military in his late 20’s becoming the oldest civilian to ever gain entry into the Royal Marines at the age of 27. After that he spent 10years in the City of London in the UHNW space servicing mixed portfolios before being enticed back into film and media full time since 2014. Additionally he has added luxury branding and product placement to his suite of services.
William J. Immerman
(1937-2023)
Executive Producer/Legal Affairs
In memoriam for Bill’s outstanding & astute contribution over decades of invaluable advice, friendship, and collaboration etc’.
An Independent Executive Producer of films and also a leading entertainment attorney in Los Angeles. He was a Senior Executive Vice President of 20th Century Fox prior to forming Cinema Group, Inc.
Bill has also produced as executive producer of over 35 motion pictures including Ray starring Jamie Foxx (which was nominated for several Academy Awards and received Best Actor and Best Editing awards).
Bill Immerman 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, Bill acted a Director of Business Affairs, Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the Board and Vice President of Business Affairs. With a career spanning over 40 years, he served as 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. While at AIP, Bill also served on the board of directors of The International Film Importers and Distributors of America, Inc. He has established several independent production companies including Salem Productions and Cinema Group, Inc. He serves as 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.
Andrea Biscaro
Consultant – Head of Production
With a 20-year career spanning nearly 30 countries, Mr. Biscaro has 38 producer credits and has completed over 200 projects across film, television, and documentaries, demonstrating vast logistical and creative expertise. Mr. Biscaro oversees budgeting, scheduling, and production logistics in order to craft the most efficient production.
John Smallcombe
Producer
John is a creative producer with 40-years’ experience in feature film production. John began his career as an assistant director working with such luminaries as Fred Zinnemann, Michael Apted, Hugh Hudson, Richard Lester, and Ken Russell. His credits are numerous and include Lucky Lady, Tommy, Chariots of Fire, and Triple Echo. For a decade he worked with Oscar-winning producer, John Daly (Terminator, Platoon, Salvador, The Last Emperor, etc.).
Divya Shahanni
Executive Producer / Legal affairs
Divya Shahani practises entertainment, corporate, commercial, financial services, and intellectual property law. Divya has been practising as an entertainment lawyer since 2014 and brings to Tribune Pictures a wealth of expertise. Her legal advice is informed by industry knowledge, business strategy, and pragmatism. Prior to joining us, Divya practised at a national law firm and executive produced various productions.
Simon Fawcett
Finance Director
Mr. Fawcett has produced 31 films and held key roles at Empyre Media Capital, was a Partner at KPMG, and critically, at Aramid Capital Partners, where he managed a $250 million entertainment loan fund. This direct experience in managing a fund of this size and nature, in addition to Mr. Fawcett’s expertise in managing complex financial structures, risk assessment demonstrates the team’s capability to steward investor capital effectively.
Lucas Paletta
VP, Creative & Developmental Affairs
Mr. Paletta is a versatile creative executive and Associate Producer at Tribune Pictures Ltd., where he oversees story development, visual direction, and talent collaboration. He works closely with the CEO and lead producers to shape the company’s film and television slate from concept through post-production, while also managing day-to-day operations of Tribune to maintain creative alignment and momentum across all active and upcoming projects.
Ginger Perkins-Immerman
Company Secretary Treasurer
Mrs. Perkins-Immerman has spent her entire career in the entertainment industry, beginning in theatre as a producer, director, designer, and promoter. She later transitioned into film and television as a manager and agent for talent, a distribution and marketing consultant, and ultimately an independent film producer.
Michael Paletta
Director of Tribune & Senior Advisor
Michael Paletta is a successful entrepreneur, Vice President and Owner of his family’s leading real estate and development company, where he leads strategic growth, executive oversight, and deal execution. Mr. Paletta has also served as an Executive Producer and Producer on several high-level television and film productions including In the Hand of Dante (starring Oscar Isaac, and Gal Gadot), The Wizard of the Kremlin (starring Jude Law, and Alicia Vikander), and Dovecote (starring Zoe Saldaña). With deep financial expertise and a diverse network of relationships across industries, Mr. Paletta helps unlock funding opportunities, strengthen investor confidence, and maximize both creative and commercial outcomes.
Mickey Mayerson
Outside Counsel to Tribune
Mr. Mayerson’s experience is directly relevant to the legal and commercial complexities of a modern media entity. He has structured over $3 billion in entertainment financing and held senior partner roles at premier law firms, including Loeb & Loeb and Paul Hastings, where he was Head of the Entertainment Practice at both firms. Critically, his role in representing Studios and Media companies in groundbreaking streaming rights deals with Netflix, a first of its kind, demonstrates unparalleled expertise in pioneering new media agreements. This direct experience in structuring landmark industry deals provides incontrovertible evidence of his capability to protect investor interests and guide the company’s strategic legal framework.
Matt Hartley
Advisor
Mr. Hartley is a media financier, dealmaker, and executive with a strong track record in capital markets, blockchain platforms, and independent film production. He has facilitated IPOs such as Atlantic (ATLN), partnered with leading tech firms like Blockstream, and more recently served as executive producer on high-caliber films including Paper Tiger (starring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver), Alpha Gang (with Cate Blanchett and Chris Pine), and Hand of Dante (featuring Oscar Isaac and Gal Gadot).