Michele Channer

In her role as managing director, Michele Channer oversees all sales, operations, transportation, and facilities for Panalux, Island Studios, and Direct Digital. Channer joined the Panavision group in 2018 as managing director of Direct Digital, where she oversaw the London office’s move to its West London home, the Manchester location’s relocation into Space Studios, and the company’s growth in the Paris market. In 2021, her responsibilities expanded to also cover Island Studios, and in 2023, while continuing to oversee Direct Digital and Island Studios, Channer was named business development director for Panalux. In that role, she spearheaded sales efforts, guided the long-form team, and identified new revenue streams for the company. Prior to joining the Panavision group, she served as general manager at Fixation, international sales and marketing director at Hasselblad, and managing director at Calumet Photographic, among other roles.