[4] During the festival, the two CineTel executives found themselves with unsalable entertainment shows, with the exception of Hansen's film acquisition The Courier of Death, which sold out quickly.
Observing this success, CineTel switched its business focus from television programming to feature film production.
[4] Under Hertzberg's auspices and direct involvement since its founding, CineTel became one of the leading independent production and distribution companies in the entertainment industry.
He said, "From the company's inception, we placed a major emphasis on the creation of quality product at reasonable cost.
"[1] He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences-Producers Division, the Screen Actors Guild, and has served as a consultant to the American Film Marketing Association Publications and Research Committee.