Cinémoi

Cinémoi is a global pay television network focusing on film, fashion and international style. Cinémoi was available in the United States on DirecTV and is now available on Verizon, Channel 236. Originally the channel was dedicated to screening subtitled French films from the New Wave onwards and its premium lifestyle programming gives viewers front row seats or exclusive access to international film festivals, music festivals and trending runways in fashion.

As of July 1, 2013, Cinemoi is no longer available on DirecTV for contractual disputes unresolved. However, viewers can access programming on Verizon, Channel 236.

History

Cinémoi was founded in 2009 by Oliver Bengough of Mint Entertainment. British broadcaster Jonathan Ross joined Cinémoi in December 2010, becoming the channel's creative director and minority shareholder. Ross also leads interviews with celebrities for Cinémoi such as Audrey Tautou, Aishwarya Rai and Woody Allen.

United States launch

Olly Bengough and Cinémoi formed a joint venture with Daphna Ziman and Rod Sherwood of Multi Vision Media MVM to launch Cinémoi in North America on September 17, 2012; broadcasting to over 20 million households. The channel was the first channel on DirecTV dedicated to film, fashion, and lifestyle. The launch was well received within the film industry, receiving support from Martin Scorsese, Michael Caine, Vincent Cassel, Monica Bellucci and Jane Birkin.