TIFF’s plans to launch an official content market in 2026 has got the Croisette buzzing and sparked mixed reactions, with some industry sources expressing enthusiasm while others have cautioned against a more cluttered calendar.
CEO Cameron Bailey and chief programming officer Anita Lee announced the initiative yesterday. Backed by a $16.9m (C$23m) investment by the Canadian federal government, it will expand on the existing unofficial marketplace and include film, series and Xr screenings, and tentpole packages.
The annual September event will run concurrently with the festival and operate out of dedicated venues in Toronto, with Canadian talent showcases and...
CEO Cameron Bailey and chief programming officer Anita Lee announced the initiative yesterday. Backed by a $16.9m (C$23m) investment by the Canadian federal government, it will expand on the existing unofficial marketplace and include film, series and Xr screenings, and tentpole packages.
The annual September event will run concurrently with the festival and operate out of dedicated venues in Toronto, with Canadian talent showcases and...
- 5/17/2024
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Filming is due to get underway in late spring on Mr Burton, an upcoming biopic about the man who inspired screen legend, Richard Burton.
The film will tell the true story of the relationship between Welsh schoolmaster Philip Burton and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins. Richard dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his own lack of discipline. Mr Burton recognised the raw talent in his pupil, and made it his mission to fight for him, becoming his tutor, strict taskmaster and eventually his adoptive father.
BAFTA winner Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), fresh off his acclaimed performance in momentous UK TV series Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, will star in the title role, with Oscar nominee Lesley Manville playing ‘Ma Smith’, Philip...
The film will tell the true story of the relationship between Welsh schoolmaster Philip Burton and a wild young schoolboy called Richard Jenkins. Richard dreamed of becoming an actor, but his ambitions were in danger of being derailed by a combination of family trouble, the pressure of war, and his own lack of discipline. Mr Burton recognised the raw talent in his pupil, and made it his mission to fight for him, becoming his tutor, strict taskmaster and eventually his adoptive father.
BAFTA winner Toby Jones (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), fresh off his acclaimed performance in momentous UK TV series Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, will star in the title role, with Oscar nominee Lesley Manville playing ‘Ma Smith’, Philip...
- 2/8/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Duo joined by Altitude, BBC Film, Lionsgate execs.
The second group of judges for The Big Screen Awards 2023 has been announced, ahead of the ceremony on November 23 at The Brewery in London.
New judges include Krishnendu Majumdar, former chair of Bafta and co-founder of UK production company Me + You Productions; and Fiona Lamptey, former director of UK features at Netflix and founder and producer at Fruit Tree Media.
Also joining the judging panel are Kristin Irving, BBC Film commissioning executive; Stuart Brown, head of programme and acquisitions at the BFI; and Paul Sophocli, senior theatrical sales manager at Lionsgate.
The second group of judges for The Big Screen Awards 2023 has been announced, ahead of the ceremony on November 23 at The Brewery in London.
New judges include Krishnendu Majumdar, former chair of Bafta and co-founder of UK production company Me + You Productions; and Fiona Lamptey, former director of UK features at Netflix and founder and producer at Fruit Tree Media.
Also joining the judging panel are Kristin Irving, BBC Film commissioning executive; Stuart Brown, head of programme and acquisitions at the BFI; and Paul Sophocli, senior theatrical sales manager at Lionsgate.
- 9/29/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
“Everyone felt like there was too much product out there.”
After a rain-soaked start the sun came out for the second week of Cannes, mirroring how business and deal-making brightened as the festival progressed.
Sellers reported buyers were active but cautious and were taking their time to agree deals on completed movies given the challenges facing both the theatrical and streaming markets as well as the ongoing strike by the Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) and the threat of action from both SAG-AFTRA and the Directors Guild Of America (DGA). Many Cannes attendees believed that actors and directors are likely to strike,...
After a rain-soaked start the sun came out for the second week of Cannes, mirroring how business and deal-making brightened as the festival progressed.
Sellers reported buyers were active but cautious and were taking their time to agree deals on completed movies given the challenges facing both the theatrical and streaming markets as well as the ongoing strike by the Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) and the threat of action from both SAG-AFTRA and the Directors Guild Of America (DGA). Many Cannes attendees believed that actors and directors are likely to strike,...
- 5/30/2023
- by Mona Tabbara¬Jeremy Kay¬Michael Rosser¬Jean Noh¬Emilio Mayorga¬Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Bobby Cannavale (The Watcher, Blonde), Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown, Tenet) and Ruth Wilson (His Dark Materials, The Little Stranger) are teaming up for the romantic thriller Andorra, which legendary Oscar-winner James Ivory is set to exec produce.
Giuseppe Capotondi (The Burnt Orange Heresy) will direct the film from a script by Peter Cameron (What Happens at Night), adapted from his own acclaimed novel of the same name. Independent Entertainment, behind last year’s Harry Styles-starring, Toronto-bowing drama My Policeman, is set to launch sales on the prestige project in Cannes later this month.
Andorra follows an American named Alexander Fox (Cannavale) who begins an idyllic new life in the tiny sovereign state of Andorra after a personal tragedy, determined to reinvent himself. But as he becomes entangled in the lives of the mysterious locals, including the retired Australian Mrs. Dent (Debicki) and the matriarch’s daughter Miss Quay (Wilson...
Giuseppe Capotondi (The Burnt Orange Heresy) will direct the film from a script by Peter Cameron (What Happens at Night), adapted from his own acclaimed novel of the same name. Independent Entertainment, behind last year’s Harry Styles-starring, Toronto-bowing drama My Policeman, is set to launch sales on the prestige project in Cannes later this month.
Andorra follows an American named Alexander Fox (Cannavale) who begins an idyllic new life in the tiny sovereign state of Andorra after a personal tragedy, determined to reinvent himself. But as he becomes entangled in the lives of the mysterious locals, including the retired Australian Mrs. Dent (Debicki) and the matriarch’s daughter Miss Quay (Wilson...
- 5/4/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tragedy Girls director Tyler MacIntyre has managed to get a Christmas slasher with the clever title It’s a Wonderful Knife through production without anyone noticing – and now that the film is in post-production, Deadline has broken the news that the film stars Jane Widdop (Yellowjackets), Joel McHale (Community), and Justin Long (Barbarian)!
Scripted by Freaky‘s Michael Kennedy, It’s a Wonderful Knife has the following synopsis: Set in idyllic Angel Falls. A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit to identify the killer and get back to her own reality.
Widdop plays Winnie Carruthers,...
Scripted by Freaky‘s Michael Kennedy, It’s a Wonderful Knife has the following synopsis: Set in idyllic Angel Falls. A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit to identify the killer and get back to her own reality.
Widdop plays Winnie Carruthers,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
From writer Michael Kennedy (Freaky) and director Tyler MacIntyre (Tragedy Girls) comes It’s a Wonderful Knife, an upcoming Christmas slasher announced today.
Independent Entertainment (My Policeman) is executive producing the Christmas movie, from producers Divide/Conquer (Freaky) and Seth Caplan (Brooklyn 45) and in association with Fourth Culture Films (The Reckoning). It will launch sales in Cannes, Bd has learned.
It’s a Wonderful Knife stars Jane Widdop (“Yellowjackets”) in the lead role of ‘Winnie Carruthers’, with Joel McHale (“Community”) set to play Winnie’s father ‘David’ and Justin Long (Barbarian) playing the town’s patron ‘Mr Waters’.
The story is set in idyllic Angel Falls. A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much,...
Independent Entertainment (My Policeman) is executive producing the Christmas movie, from producers Divide/Conquer (Freaky) and Seth Caplan (Brooklyn 45) and in association with Fourth Culture Films (The Reckoning). It will launch sales in Cannes, Bd has learned.
It’s a Wonderful Knife stars Jane Widdop (“Yellowjackets”) in the lead role of ‘Winnie Carruthers’, with Joel McHale (“Community”) set to play Winnie’s father ‘David’ and Justin Long (Barbarian) playing the town’s patron ‘Mr Waters’.
The story is set in idyllic Angel Falls. A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much,...
- 4/27/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Jane Widdop (Yellowjackets), Joel McHale (Community) and Justin Long (Barbarian) have been set to lead under-the-radar slasher horror It’s A Wonderful Knife, which is now in post-production.
Here’s the official synopsis: “Set in idyllic Angel Falls. A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit to identify the killer and get back to her own reality.” Below is a first look image from the movie.
Widdop, one of the young breakouts from Showtime’s hit series Yellowjackets, stars in the lead role of Winnie Carruthers. McHale plays Winnie’s father David and Long plays the town patron Mr Waters.
Here’s the official synopsis: “Set in idyllic Angel Falls. A year after saving her town from a psychotic killer on Christmas Eve, Winnie Carruthers’ life is less than wonderful — but when she wishes she’d never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe and discovers that without her, things could be much, much worse. Now the killer is back, and she must team up with the town misfit to identify the killer and get back to her own reality.” Below is a first look image from the movie.
Widdop, one of the young breakouts from Showtime’s hit series Yellowjackets, stars in the lead role of Winnie Carruthers. McHale plays Winnie’s father David and Long plays the town patron Mr Waters.
- 4/27/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
“Avatar 2: The Way of Water” star Jamie Flatters looks unrecognizable in stills from his upcoming indie feature “Black Dog,” revealed here exclusively by Variety.
Shedding his blue CG ensemble, Flatters, who plays Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington’s eldest Na’avi son in James Cameron’s billion-dollar smash, reverts to type in “Black Dog” as a London teenager taking a road trip up North.
Jamie Flatters and Ruby Stokes in ‘Black Dog’ (Courtesy of Independent Entertainment)
Flatters co-wrote the British indie feature with his friend George Jaques (“The Serpent Queen”), who will also direct. “Black Dog” represents both Flatters and Jaques’ feature screenwriting debut.
Joining Flatters on screen is Ruby Stokes (“Lockwood & Co”), Nicholas Pinnock (“For Life”), Paul Kaye (“After Life”), Amrita Acharia (“Game of Thrones”), Hattie Morahan (“Enola Holmes”) and Keenan Munn-Francis making his film debut.
Flatters and Munn-Francis will play the leads in this two-hander about a pair of teenagers,...
Shedding his blue CG ensemble, Flatters, who plays Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington’s eldest Na’avi son in James Cameron’s billion-dollar smash, reverts to type in “Black Dog” as a London teenager taking a road trip up North.
Jamie Flatters and Ruby Stokes in ‘Black Dog’ (Courtesy of Independent Entertainment)
Flatters co-wrote the British indie feature with his friend George Jaques (“The Serpent Queen”), who will also direct. “Black Dog” represents both Flatters and Jaques’ feature screenwriting debut.
Joining Flatters on screen is Ruby Stokes (“Lockwood & Co”), Nicholas Pinnock (“For Life”), Paul Kaye (“After Life”), Amrita Acharia (“Game of Thrones”), Hattie Morahan (“Enola Holmes”) and Keenan Munn-Francis making his film debut.
Flatters and Munn-Francis will play the leads in this two-hander about a pair of teenagers,...
- 2/15/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Independent Entertainment, the sales and production banner behind last year’s Harry Styles-led romantic drama My Policeman, has expanded its operations with the hire of Elisa Christophe as its head of marketing and communications.
With more than a decade of experience in the film and TV industry across both production and PR, Christophe was most recently associate director at publicity company Epilogue, where she oversaw the drama division and led on strategy and execution on international publicity campaigns. Among her 50-plus clients were Indira Varma (Obi Wan Kenobi), rising star Aaron Pierre (The Underground Railroad), author and filmmaker Emma Forrest (Your Voice In My Head), BAFTA winner Mark Bonnar (Guilt), as well as casting director Sophie Holland (Wednesday).
Reporting to COO Cora Palfrey and Managing Director International Sales Sarah Lebutsch, Christophe will be working across Independent’s film and television projects, overseeing the marketing strategy alongside filmmakers, distributors and buyers,...
With more than a decade of experience in the film and TV industry across both production and PR, Christophe was most recently associate director at publicity company Epilogue, where she oversaw the drama division and led on strategy and execution on international publicity campaigns. Among her 50-plus clients were Indira Varma (Obi Wan Kenobi), rising star Aaron Pierre (The Underground Railroad), author and filmmaker Emma Forrest (Your Voice In My Head), BAFTA winner Mark Bonnar (Guilt), as well as casting director Sophie Holland (Wednesday).
Reporting to COO Cora Palfrey and Managing Director International Sales Sarah Lebutsch, Christophe will be working across Independent’s film and television projects, overseeing the marketing strategy alongside filmmakers, distributors and buyers,...
- 1/30/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Independent Entertainment, the finance, sales and production company behind films including “We Need to Talk About Kevin” and the upcoming “My Policeman,” which is set to have its world premiere at TIFF, celebrates its fifteenth anniversary this year.
Since its founding by CEO Luc Roeg in 2007, the film landscape has undergone unimaginable change, from the ascendance of streaming platforms to the global pandemic followed by a cost of living crisis that has brought cinemas to their knees.
Despite the challenges, Independent Entertainment has gone from strength to strength, adapting to market changes while remaining true to what Roeg describes as its “creative core.”
“Every decision is made around the creative basis and how the team or individuals are responding to it,” Roeg tells Variety of the company’s strategy. “I think we are very much a production-led business in the sense that whenever we get involved, even in third party projects,...
Since its founding by CEO Luc Roeg in 2007, the film landscape has undergone unimaginable change, from the ascendance of streaming platforms to the global pandemic followed by a cost of living crisis that has brought cinemas to their knees.
Despite the challenges, Independent Entertainment has gone from strength to strength, adapting to market changes while remaining true to what Roeg describes as its “creative core.”
“Every decision is made around the creative basis and how the team or individuals are responding to it,” Roeg tells Variety of the company’s strategy. “I think we are very much a production-led business in the sense that whenever we get involved, even in third party projects,...
- 9/11/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Independent to handle sales, David Parfitt to exec produce UK feature.
Independent Entertainment has boarded and will handle international sales on UK feature Black Dog, which brings together two of Screen’s 2022 Stars of Tomorrow, director George Jaques and writer-actor Jamie Flatters.
Black Dog, which wraps principal photography this week, is directed by Jaques who also wrote the script with Flatters, with Flatters starring alongside Keenan Munn-Francis, who is making his feature debut.
Jaques is producing through Athenaeum Productions alongside Ken Petrie through 27 Ten Productions, with Ian Sharp and Flatters also producing. Trademark Films’ David Parfitt, whose credits include...
Independent Entertainment has boarded and will handle international sales on UK feature Black Dog, which brings together two of Screen’s 2022 Stars of Tomorrow, director George Jaques and writer-actor Jamie Flatters.
Black Dog, which wraps principal photography this week, is directed by Jaques who also wrote the script with Flatters, with Flatters starring alongside Keenan Munn-Francis, who is making his feature debut.
Jaques is producing through Athenaeum Productions alongside Ken Petrie through 27 Ten Productions, with Ian Sharp and Flatters also producing. Trademark Films’ David Parfitt, whose credits include...
- 6/30/2022
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Independent Entertainment will launch international sales at the Cannes Film Market on Jerrod Carmichael’s Sundance winner “On the Count of Three.”
The film is the directorial debut of comedian, actor and filmmaker Carmichael and he also stars alongside Christopher Abbott (“Possessor”), Tiffany Haddish (“The Card Counter”), Jb Smoove (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”) and Henry Winkler (“Barry”). It follows two best friends Val (Carmichael) and Kevin (Abbott), on the last day of their lives. The film is written by Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch and producers are David Carrico, Adam Paulsen, Tom Werner, Jake Densen, Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher and Jimmy Price.
It premiered at Sundance and won the U.S. Dramatic Screenwriting Award. The film is released in U.S. cinemas on Friday by Annapurna Pictures and MGM’s Orion Pictures via United Artists Releasing.
Carmichael has released three stand-up comedy specials on HBO: “Love at the Store,” directed by Spike Lee,...
The film is the directorial debut of comedian, actor and filmmaker Carmichael and he also stars alongside Christopher Abbott (“Possessor”), Tiffany Haddish (“The Card Counter”), Jb Smoove (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”) and Henry Winkler (“Barry”). It follows two best friends Val (Carmichael) and Kevin (Abbott), on the last day of their lives. The film is written by Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch and producers are David Carrico, Adam Paulsen, Tom Werner, Jake Densen, Jerrod Carmichael, Ari Katcher and Jimmy Price.
It premiered at Sundance and won the U.S. Dramatic Screenwriting Award. The film is released in U.S. cinemas on Friday by Annapurna Pictures and MGM’s Orion Pictures via United Artists Releasing.
Carmichael has released three stand-up comedy specials on HBO: “Love at the Store,” directed by Spike Lee,...
- 5/13/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Independent Entertainment have boarded M. Cahill’s “Porcupine” and will launch international sales at the Cannes Marche.
Vertical Entertainment have the North American rights and have set a summer 2022 release for the film, which was written and directed by Cahill.
Featuring Jena Malone (Hunger Games franchise) and Robert Hunger-Bühler (“Vacuum”), “Porcupine” is based on a true story about “a woman’s longing to belong.”
In the offbeat feature, Malone plays Audrey, a woman who is estranged from her family and struggles to hold down a job, having been fired seven times in two years. Afflicted by the unspoken pandemic of loneliness, she finds solace in going down YouTube rabbit holes. One day that changes when she stumbles across a video about adult adoption and decides to try it out for herself.
Audrey soon gets herself adopted by a family as dysfunctional as she is but finds an unlikely companionship in...
Vertical Entertainment have the North American rights and have set a summer 2022 release for the film, which was written and directed by Cahill.
Featuring Jena Malone (Hunger Games franchise) and Robert Hunger-Bühler (“Vacuum”), “Porcupine” is based on a true story about “a woman’s longing to belong.”
In the offbeat feature, Malone plays Audrey, a woman who is estranged from her family and struggles to hold down a job, having been fired seven times in two years. Afflicted by the unspoken pandemic of loneliness, she finds solace in going down YouTube rabbit holes. One day that changes when she stumbles across a video about adult adoption and decides to try it out for herself.
Audrey soon gets herself adopted by a family as dysfunctional as she is but finds an unlikely companionship in...
- 5/10/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
“The Maze Runner’s” Kaya Scodelario, “John Wick’s” Lance Reddick and “Bohemian Rhapsody’s” Ben Hardy are set to lead the cast of sci-fi thriller “Apteros.”
Independent Entertainment have launched international sales on the pic, which is written and directed by Edward Anderson (“Shuttle”). Producer Laura Rister (“Mr Malcolm’s List”) will handle North American rights with Independent Entertainment.
“Apteros” sees a crew of seven astronauts, including science officer Tressie (Scodelario), captain Mitchell (Reddick), systems engineer Wade (Hardy) and their onboard AI, en-route to Mars after bacterial life is discovered on the red planet in the not-too-distant future.
Soon however, a number of unusual events unfold aboard the spacecraft, which is named Apteros, and the crew find themselves divided in a tense psychological battle as they struggle to work out what is happening and realize nothing is as it seems.
Thrown into a desperate tailspin, soon it’s not just the mission at stake,...
Independent Entertainment have launched international sales on the pic, which is written and directed by Edward Anderson (“Shuttle”). Producer Laura Rister (“Mr Malcolm’s List”) will handle North American rights with Independent Entertainment.
“Apteros” sees a crew of seven astronauts, including science officer Tressie (Scodelario), captain Mitchell (Reddick), systems engineer Wade (Hardy) and their onboard AI, en-route to Mars after bacterial life is discovered on the red planet in the not-too-distant future.
Soon however, a number of unusual events unfold aboard the spacecraft, which is named Apteros, and the crew find themselves divided in a tense psychological battle as they struggle to work out what is happening and realize nothing is as it seems.
Thrown into a desperate tailspin, soon it’s not just the mission at stake,...
- 5/10/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
U.K. based Independent Entertainment, which develops, finances, produces and sells independent features, has expanded to Los Angeles, Variety can reveal.
Independent has tapped former Voltage Pictures executive Marc Hofstatter to run the L.A. operation, which marks the first time the company has had a dedicated U.S. presence. His official title will be head of acquisitions.
Before joining Independent Entertainment, Hofstatter was an in-house producer at Voltage, where he worked on Jessica Chastain thriller “Ava” and “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” among other projects. He also exec produced “V.F.W” and founded the company’s TV slate. Prior to that Hofstatter worked at Indigogo as head of film, overseeing acquisitions and business development.
Independent Entertainment has also promoted long-standing executive Sarah Lebutsch from head of sales to managing director of international sales. Lebutsch has represented films including “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” “Moon” and Banksy...
Independent has tapped former Voltage Pictures executive Marc Hofstatter to run the L.A. operation, which marks the first time the company has had a dedicated U.S. presence. His official title will be head of acquisitions.
Before joining Independent Entertainment, Hofstatter was an in-house producer at Voltage, where he worked on Jessica Chastain thriller “Ava” and “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” among other projects. He also exec produced “V.F.W” and founded the company’s TV slate. Prior to that Hofstatter worked at Indigogo as head of film, overseeing acquisitions and business development.
Independent Entertainment has also promoted long-standing executive Sarah Lebutsch from head of sales to managing director of international sales. Lebutsch has represented films including “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” “Moon” and Banksy...
- 5/5/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Frank Grillo (Kingdom) has signed on to star in the thriller The Dagon, from director Brad Anderson (The Machinist), which will soon head to Cannes. Independent Entertainment’s Head of International Sales Sarah Lebutsch will handle international at the Marché du Film, co-representing North American rights with CAA’s Nick Ogiony.
The film centers on Jack (Grillo), a father looking to control his family’s isolated rural life. When his eldest daughter comes of age, the family must confront the Dagon—the terrifying, deadly creatures that surround them every night. Pic reunites Anderson with producers Neal Edelstein (Mulholland Drive) and Mike Macari (Alone), following 2019’s Fractured, with an original screenplay penned by Peter Mattei (Outsiders). Production will kick off in the Pacific Northwest this fall.
“The Dagon is one of those rare scripts that delivers a story and characters you completely invest in, only to totally pull the rug from under you,...
The film centers on Jack (Grillo), a father looking to control his family’s isolated rural life. When his eldest daughter comes of age, the family must confront the Dagon—the terrifying, deadly creatures that surround them every night. Pic reunites Anderson with producers Neal Edelstein (Mulholland Drive) and Mike Macari (Alone), following 2019’s Fractured, with an original screenplay penned by Peter Mattei (Outsiders). Production will kick off in the Pacific Northwest this fall.
“The Dagon is one of those rare scripts that delivers a story and characters you completely invest in, only to totally pull the rug from under you,...
- 5/5/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Bridgerton’ star Jonathan Bailey and Felicity Jones have been cast to star in the upcoming comedy ‘Maria.’
Jones will star in the leading role as a young woman with a history of running from reality. Struggling to accept her age, her boyfriend’s love and her father’s indifference, Maria spots an opportunity to feel young, free and desirable at her father’s wedding, where she meets Raffy, her new stepbrother. Their obvious, if inconvenient, sexual chemistry is made worse by the news that her father has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter) will play Maria’s father. Bailey will play Maria’s boyfriend Eddy.
Also in news – Robert Pattinson to return for ‘The Batman’ sequel
Simon Amstell, who follows up on his 2018 romance drama ‘Benjamin’, is writing and directing.
Amstell said: “I’m incredibly excited to begin shooting Maria this year with Felicity Jones. Our...
Jones will star in the leading role as a young woman with a history of running from reality. Struggling to accept her age, her boyfriend’s love and her father’s indifference, Maria spots an opportunity to feel young, free and desirable at her father’s wedding, where she meets Raffy, her new stepbrother. Their obvious, if inconvenient, sexual chemistry is made worse by the news that her father has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter) will play Maria’s father. Bailey will play Maria’s boyfriend Eddy.
Also in news – Robert Pattinson to return for ‘The Batman’ sequel
Simon Amstell, who follows up on his 2018 romance drama ‘Benjamin’, is writing and directing.
Amstell said: “I’m incredibly excited to begin shooting Maria this year with Felicity Jones. Our...
- 5/5/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
UK-based Independent Entertainment will launch sales in Cannes.
Felicity Jones, Jonathan Bailey and Jason Isaacs have signed to star in Simon Amstell’s Maria, which UK-based Independent Entertainment will introduce to international buyers at Cannes this month.
Filming will take place in the UK and US this autumn.
The comedy is produced by UK outfit Emu Films and is about a young woman who hits it off with her new stepbrother on her father’s wedding day but then discovers her father is terminally ill.
Amstell made his debut feature Carnage in 2017, followed by Benjamin which premiered at the BFI...
Felicity Jones, Jonathan Bailey and Jason Isaacs have signed to star in Simon Amstell’s Maria, which UK-based Independent Entertainment will introduce to international buyers at Cannes this month.
Filming will take place in the UK and US this autumn.
The comedy is produced by UK outfit Emu Films and is about a young woman who hits it off with her new stepbrother on her father’s wedding day but then discovers her father is terminally ill.
Amstell made his debut feature Carnage in 2017, followed by Benjamin which premiered at the BFI...
- 5/5/2022
- by Melissa Kasule
- ScreenDaily
“The Theory of Everything” star Felicity Jones and “Bridgerton” actor Jonathan Bailey are set to star in a comedy called “Maria” that will be introduced to buyers at this year’s Cannes market.
“Maria” is Bailey’s first leading film role since starring in “Bridgerton” Season 2.
Simon Amstell (“Benjamin”) is writing and directing “Maria,” and Jason Isaacs is also attached to co-star in the project. Production is expected to begin in the UK and U.S. later this fall.
“Maria” stars Jones as a woman struggling to accept her age, her boyfriend’s love and her father’s indifference. But she meets her new stepbrother at her father’s wedding and learns not only that she has inconvenient sexual chemistry with him but also that her father has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Bailey will portray Jones’ boyfriend, while Isaacs plays her father.
Independent Entertainment is introducing “Maria” to...
“Maria” is Bailey’s first leading film role since starring in “Bridgerton” Season 2.
Simon Amstell (“Benjamin”) is writing and directing “Maria,” and Jason Isaacs is also attached to co-star in the project. Production is expected to begin in the UK and U.S. later this fall.
“Maria” stars Jones as a woman struggling to accept her age, her boyfriend’s love and her father’s indifference. But she meets her new stepbrother at her father’s wedding and learns not only that she has inconvenient sexual chemistry with him but also that her father has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Bailey will portray Jones’ boyfriend, while Isaacs plays her father.
Independent Entertainment is introducing “Maria” to...
- 5/4/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Oscar nominee Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything) will star with Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey in comedy Maria, we can reveal.
Independent Entertainment will launch sales in Cannes on the project, which hails from Benediction and Small Axe producer Emu Films. Simon Amstell is writing and directing.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and On The Basis Of Sex actress Jones will star in the title role as a young woman with a history of running from reality. Struggling to accept her age, her boyfriend’s love and her father’s indifference, Maria spots an opportunity to feel young, free and desirable at her father’s wedding, where she meets Raffy, her new stepbrother. Their obvious, if inconvenient, sexual chemistry is made worse by the news that her father has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter) will play Maria’s father. Bailey will play Maria’s boyfriend Eddy.
Independent Entertainment will launch sales in Cannes on the project, which hails from Benediction and Small Axe producer Emu Films. Simon Amstell is writing and directing.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and On The Basis Of Sex actress Jones will star in the title role as a young woman with a history of running from reality. Struggling to accept her age, her boyfriend’s love and her father’s indifference, Maria spots an opportunity to feel young, free and desirable at her father’s wedding, where she meets Raffy, her new stepbrother. Their obvious, if inconvenient, sexual chemistry is made worse by the news that her father has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.
Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter) will play Maria’s father. Bailey will play Maria’s boyfriend Eddy.
- 5/4/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Scottish musical sensation Lewis Capaldi is the subject of a feature-length documentary directed by BAFTA winner Joe Pearlman (“Bros: After the Screaming Stops”) and produced by Pulse Films. The film will be shopped to buyers at the Cannes virtual market by Independent Entertainment.
The 24-year-old Capaldi has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame over the past 36 months, earning a Grammy nomination and Brit award for his debut single “Someone You Loved,” in addition to a second Brit for best new artist, and selling out an arena tour before he’d even released his debut album.
It’s a stark contrast to his life just three years ago, when he was still carrying his own gear while performing in Scottish bars and pubs. The film follows Capaldi over a five-year period, from a global headline tour to returning to his parents’ home in Scotland to start work on his sophomore album.
The 24-year-old Capaldi has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame over the past 36 months, earning a Grammy nomination and Brit award for his debut single “Someone You Loved,” in addition to a second Brit for best new artist, and selling out an arena tour before he’d even released his debut album.
It’s a stark contrast to his life just three years ago, when he was still carrying his own gear while performing in Scottish bars and pubs. The film follows Capaldi over a five-year period, from a global headline tour to returning to his parents’ home in Scotland to start work on his sophomore album.
- 6/9/2021
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Archive, the sci-fi pic starring Theo James that was to have its world premiere at SXSW before the festival was shuttered due to the coronavirus lockdown. Gavin Rothery wrote and directed the film, which Vertical said Wednesday it is aiming for a July 10 day-and-date release in theaters.
The film is set in 2038, where George Almore (James) is working on a true human-equivalent AI. His latest prototype is almost ready. This sensitive phase is also the riskiest. Especially as he has a goal that must be hidden at all costs: being reunited with his dead wife. Stacy Martin (Vox Lux) co-stars, with the cast including Rhona Mitra and Toby Jones.
London-based production and sales outfit Independent produced the film, with Philip Herd and Cora Palfrey producers along with James. Executive producers are Luc Roeg, Sarah Lebutsch, James Atherton, Jan Pace, Norman Merry,...
The film is set in 2038, where George Almore (James) is working on a true human-equivalent AI. His latest prototype is almost ready. This sensitive phase is also the riskiest. Especially as he has a goal that must be hidden at all costs: being reunited with his dead wife. Stacy Martin (Vox Lux) co-stars, with the cast including Rhona Mitra and Toby Jones.
London-based production and sales outfit Independent produced the film, with Philip Herd and Cora Palfrey producers along with James. Executive producers are Luc Roeg, Sarah Lebutsch, James Atherton, Jan Pace, Norman Merry,...
- 4/30/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Ruth Wilson and Matt Bomer are set to star in a feature film drama based on the true story of 1980s AIDS activist Ruth Coker Burks, an individual with knowledge of the project tells TheWrap.
Tony Award-nominee Michael Arden will make his feature directorial debut on the film that is being presented to buyers at this week’s European Film Market in Berlin. Arden will direct from a screenplay by Rebecca Pollock and Kas Graham.
Coker Burks, also known as the Cemetery Angel, is a former caregiver for AIDS victims and activist for AIDS awareness from Arkansas who during the height of the crisis in the 1980s gave up her salary in order to house and even bury those who suffered from the disease. “The Book of Ruth” will be set during 1983 and center on how a woman devoted to her work, her faith and her family comes to educate...
Tony Award-nominee Michael Arden will make his feature directorial debut on the film that is being presented to buyers at this week’s European Film Market in Berlin. Arden will direct from a screenplay by Rebecca Pollock and Kas Graham.
Coker Burks, also known as the Cemetery Angel, is a former caregiver for AIDS victims and activist for AIDS awareness from Arkansas who during the height of the crisis in the 1980s gave up her salary in order to house and even bury those who suffered from the disease. “The Book of Ruth” will be set during 1983 and center on how a woman devoted to her work, her faith and her family comes to educate...
- 2/18/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Ruth Wilson and Matt Bomer are attached to lead The Book of Ruth, a feature based on the true story of Ruth Coker Burks, a devout Christian divorcée and single mother from Arkansas who became a champion and caregiver for AIDS sufferers in 1980s America.
Michael Arden, the two-time Tony Award-nominated theater director who landed both those noms before the age of 35, will helm the pic, his feature film debut.
The screenplay comes from Rebecca Pollock and Kas Graham, whose 2019 script Betty Ford appeared on The Black List and was optioned by Ryan Murphy with Sarah Paulson attached.
Set in 1983, Burks (Wilson) lives a busy life, devoted to her work, her 6-year-old daughter Jessica, and her faith. When a handsome new neighbor (Bomer) turns out to be a gay New Yorker who has fled the cty and returned home after the death of his partner to AIDS, she decides...
Michael Arden, the two-time Tony Award-nominated theater director who landed both those noms before the age of 35, will helm the pic, his feature film debut.
The screenplay comes from Rebecca Pollock and Kas Graham, whose 2019 script Betty Ford appeared on The Black List and was optioned by Ryan Murphy with Sarah Paulson attached.
Set in 1983, Burks (Wilson) lives a busy life, devoted to her work, her 6-year-old daughter Jessica, and her faith. When a handsome new neighbor (Bomer) turns out to be a gay New Yorker who has fled the cty and returned home after the death of his partner to AIDS, she decides...
- 2/17/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Dark Star Pictures has acquired North American rights to Dirty God, the Sacha Polak-helmed drama that screened in the World Cinema Dramatic competition at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The deal comes out of the American Film Market, with Dark Star aiming for a March 2020 theatrical release in time for Women’s History Month.
The film stars newcomer Vicky Knight as Jade, a young mother in the prime of her life who is attacked with acid and is severely burned. While her face has been reconstructed, her beauty is lost beneath the scars. Descending a self-destructive path with relationships crumbling, Jade must take drastic action to reclaim her life.
For her performance, Knight, a real-life burn survivor, was recently named one of BAFTA Breakthrough Brits and was nominated for Best Actress and Best Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards.
Dirty God marks the first English-language feature from Polak,...
The film stars newcomer Vicky Knight as Jade, a young mother in the prime of her life who is attacked with acid and is severely burned. While her face has been reconstructed, her beauty is lost beneath the scars. Descending a self-destructive path with relationships crumbling, Jade must take drastic action to reclaim her life.
For her performance, Knight, a real-life burn survivor, was recently named one of BAFTA Breakthrough Brits and was nominated for Best Actress and Best Newcomer at the British Independent Film Awards.
Dirty God marks the first English-language feature from Polak,...
- 11/13/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO and sales agent Independent have boarded George Clooney-produced political documentary The Art of Political Murder.
The premium broadcaster has taken the North American rights to the project via its HBO Documentary Films, while Independent will take it to Cannes. The feature doc, which was previously in development as a series with Amazon, is produced by Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures and Rise Film.
The doc will explore the murky world of post-war Guatemala and its struggle for justice. Based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, The Art of Political Murder uncovers the truth behind the brutal murder of Guatemalan Bishop, Juan Gerardi, that stunned a country ravaged by decades of political violence. Just two days after presenting a damning report blaming the atrocities of the civil war on the Guatemalan military, Bishop Gerardi is found dead in his home. Fearing a cover-up, the...
The premium broadcaster has taken the North American rights to the project via its HBO Documentary Films, while Independent will take it to Cannes. The feature doc, which was previously in development as a series with Amazon, is produced by Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures and Rise Film.
The doc will explore the murky world of post-war Guatemala and its struggle for justice. Based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, The Art of Political Murder uncovers the truth behind the brutal murder of Guatemalan Bishop, Juan Gerardi, that stunned a country ravaged by decades of political violence. Just two days after presenting a damning report blaming the atrocities of the civil war on the Guatemalan military, Bishop Gerardi is found dead in his home. Fearing a cover-up, the...
- 5/8/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Project was previously set up as a series at Amazon.
London-based sales agent Independent has picked up international rights to The Art Of Political Murder, the upcoming feature documentary from Icarus producer Rise Films, HBO, and George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures.
The project is based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, which uncovers the truth behind the brutal murder of Guatemalan Bishop, Juan Gerardi.
Paul Taylor is directing the project with Rise Film’s Teddy Leifer and Artemis Rising Foundation’s Regina K. Scully producing. Megan Davis is co-producing and Masahiro Hirakubo is editing.
London-based sales agent Independent has picked up international rights to The Art Of Political Murder, the upcoming feature documentary from Icarus producer Rise Films, HBO, and George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smokehouse Pictures.
The project is based on Francisco Goldman’s book of the same name, which uncovers the truth behind the brutal murder of Guatemalan Bishop, Juan Gerardi.
Paul Taylor is directing the project with Rise Film’s Teddy Leifer and Artemis Rising Foundation’s Regina K. Scully producing. Megan Davis is co-producing and Masahiro Hirakubo is editing.
- 5/8/2019
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Evan Rachel Wood has been tapped to star alongside Jim Sturgess and Shinobu Terajima in “One Thousand Paper Cranes,” the story of Hiroshima survivor Sadako Sasaki and author Eleanor Coerr, who wrote the worldwide bestselling children’s book “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes.”
Independent has boarded sales ahead of Cannes, where the project will be at the Marche. CAA Media Finance is handling North American rights.
Richard Raymond (“Desert Dancer”) will direct the project from Ben Bolea’s script, which was featured on the Black List. Ian Bryce (“Saving Private Ryan”) will produce alongside Richard Raymond and Irene Yeung.
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“One Thousand Paper Cranes” tells the true story of Sasaki, who was a two-year-old in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped on the city in 1945. She was later diagnosed with leukemia caused by exposure to radiation from the blast.
Independent has boarded sales ahead of Cannes, where the project will be at the Marche. CAA Media Finance is handling North American rights.
Richard Raymond (“Desert Dancer”) will direct the project from Ben Bolea’s script, which was featured on the Black List. Ian Bryce (“Saving Private Ryan”) will produce alongside Richard Raymond and Irene Yeung.
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“One Thousand Paper Cranes” tells the true story of Sasaki, who was a two-year-old in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped on the city in 1945. She was later diagnosed with leukemia caused by exposure to radiation from the blast.
- 5/3/2019
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Evan Rachel Wood will star alongside Jim Sturgess and Shinobu Terajima in “One Thousand Paper Cranes,” the story of Hiroshima survivor Sadako Sasaki and author Eleanor Coerr, who wrote the worldwide bestselling children’s book “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes.” Independent has boarded sales ahead of Cannes, where the project will be at the Marche. CAA Media Finance is handling North American rights.
Richard Raymond (“Desert Dancer”) will direct from Ben Bolea’s script, which featured on the Black List, the roster of Hollywood’s hottest yet-to-be-produced screenplays. Ian Bryce (“Saving Private Ryan”) will produce alongside Richard Raymond and Irene Yeung.
The film will tell the true story of Sasaki, who was a 2-year-old in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped on the city in 1945. She was later diagnosed with leukemia caused by exposure to radiation from the blast. She drew strength from a Japanese legend that, if she folded 1,000 paper cranes,...
Richard Raymond (“Desert Dancer”) will direct from Ben Bolea’s script, which featured on the Black List, the roster of Hollywood’s hottest yet-to-be-produced screenplays. Ian Bryce (“Saving Private Ryan”) will produce alongside Richard Raymond and Irene Yeung.
The film will tell the true story of Sasaki, who was a 2-year-old in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped on the city in 1945. She was later diagnosed with leukemia caused by exposure to radiation from the blast. She drew strength from a Japanese legend that, if she folded 1,000 paper cranes,...
- 5/3/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Stacy Martin will star in “Archive,” the sci-fi movie from Gavin Rothery, the concept designer on Duncan Jones’ film “Moon.”
Martin (“Vox Lux”) will star opposite Theo James (“Divergent”) in “Archive.” Set in a remote secret facility that works on artificial intelligence, the film follows George (James), who is developing a new AI prototype. But he is hiding a secret ulterior motive; to be reunited with his dead wife.
Independent is producing and selling the film internationally with Xyz handling sales in the North America. The film is financed by Quickfire, Lipsync and Cofiloisirs. It will shoot in Hungary, starting later this month.
Rothery penned the screenplay. He directed the short “The Last Man”; “Archive” is his feature directorial debut. Philip Herd and Cora Palfrey of Independent are producing alongside James. “Gavin has crafted a sci-fi film for the ages,” Herd said. “It’s incredibly satisfying to see such an...
Martin (“Vox Lux”) will star opposite Theo James (“Divergent”) in “Archive.” Set in a remote secret facility that works on artificial intelligence, the film follows George (James), who is developing a new AI prototype. But he is hiding a secret ulterior motive; to be reunited with his dead wife.
Independent is producing and selling the film internationally with Xyz handling sales in the North America. The film is financed by Quickfire, Lipsync and Cofiloisirs. It will shoot in Hungary, starting later this month.
Rothery penned the screenplay. He directed the short “The Last Man”; “Archive” is his feature directorial debut. Philip Herd and Cora Palfrey of Independent are producing alongside James. “Gavin has crafted a sci-fi film for the ages,” Herd said. “It’s incredibly satisfying to see such an...
- 11/1/2018
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Independent handles international sales.
IFC Films has picked up Us rights to the Patricia Clarkson detective noir Out Of Blue following its recent world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
Carol Morley wrote and directed the Martin Amis adaptation about a New Orleans homicide detective who investigates the shooting of leading astrophysicist and black hole expert in a case that shakes her view of the universe and herself.
Rounding out the key cast are Mamie Gummer, Jacki Weaver, James Caan, and Toby Jones. Independent handles international sales. IFC FIlms plans a 2019 theatrical release.
Luc Roeg, Cairo Cannon, and Maggie Monteith produced.
IFC Films has picked up Us rights to the Patricia Clarkson detective noir Out Of Blue following its recent world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
Carol Morley wrote and directed the Martin Amis adaptation about a New Orleans homicide detective who investigates the shooting of leading astrophysicist and black hole expert in a case that shakes her view of the universe and herself.
Rounding out the key cast are Mamie Gummer, Jacki Weaver, James Caan, and Toby Jones. Independent handles international sales. IFC FIlms plans a 2019 theatrical release.
Luc Roeg, Cairo Cannon, and Maggie Monteith produced.
- 10/18/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Independent handling sales in Cannes.
Screen can unveil an exclusive first look at Chubby Funny director Harry Michell’s upcoming comedy Ilkley.
The film, about an attempted assassination of a controversial secularist at a literary festival, stars Roger Allam (The Lady In The Van) Derek Jacobi (Tolkien) and Anna Maxwell-Martin (Philomena), alongside Harry Melling (The Lost City Of Z) and Tom Brooke (The Death Of Stalin). Vinette Robinson and Flora Spencer-Longhurst also star.
Michell (Chubby Funny) directed from a script he co-wrote with Jamie Fraser. Helen Simmons produced. The film is now in post-production after shooting in Yorkshire, UK.
Executive...
Screen can unveil an exclusive first look at Chubby Funny director Harry Michell’s upcoming comedy Ilkley.
The film, about an attempted assassination of a controversial secularist at a literary festival, stars Roger Allam (The Lady In The Van) Derek Jacobi (Tolkien) and Anna Maxwell-Martin (Philomena), alongside Harry Melling (The Lost City Of Z) and Tom Brooke (The Death Of Stalin). Vinette Robinson and Flora Spencer-Longhurst also star.
Michell (Chubby Funny) directed from a script he co-wrote with Jamie Fraser. Helen Simmons produced. The film is now in post-production after shooting in Yorkshire, UK.
Executive...
- 5/15/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Tribeca-bound ‘modern Western’ Little Woods, starring Tessa Thompson and Lily James, has been picked up for international sales by UK outfit Independent. In the debut from writer-director Nia DaCosta, Thor: Ragnarok and Creed star Thompson and Cinderella and Baby Driver star James play two estranged sisters who are driven to work outside the law to better their lives in a fracking boomtown in North Dakota.
The film will debut in Tribeca’s Us Narrative Competition later this month and Independent will look to begin sales on the movie during Cannes in early May with CAA repping U.S. Producers are Rachael Fung (The Get Down), Gabrielle Nadig (King Jack), and Tim Headington (Hugo). James Badge Dale (Only The Brave), Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs Maisel) and Lance Reddick (John Wick) round out the cast.
Independent’s Head of Sales Sarah Lebutsch told us, “We couldn’t be more thrilled...
The film will debut in Tribeca’s Us Narrative Competition later this month and Independent will look to begin sales on the movie during Cannes in early May with CAA repping U.S. Producers are Rachael Fung (The Get Down), Gabrielle Nadig (King Jack), and Tim Headington (Hugo). James Badge Dale (Only The Brave), Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs Maisel) and Lance Reddick (John Wick) round out the cast.
Independent’s Head of Sales Sarah Lebutsch told us, “We couldn’t be more thrilled...
- 4/12/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Dominic Savage-directed feature goes to France, Australia, Spain and more.
The Escape, Dominic Savage’s drama starring Gemma Arterton and Dominic Cooper, has racked up the deals for sales agent Independent.
The film has sold to France (Kmbo), Australia (Rialto), Spain (Filmax), Italy (Fil Rouge Media), Portugal (Outsider Films), Turkey (Fabula Films), Middle East (Front Row), China (Time-In-Portrait-Entertainment), Ex Yugoslavia (Stars Media International) and Poland (Nc Plus).
As previously announced, IFC has North American rights and is lining up a May release, while Vertigo Releasing has UK rights.
The Escape premiered at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
The Escape, Dominic Savage’s drama starring Gemma Arterton and Dominic Cooper, has racked up the deals for sales agent Independent.
The film has sold to France (Kmbo), Australia (Rialto), Spain (Filmax), Italy (Fil Rouge Media), Portugal (Outsider Films), Turkey (Fabula Films), Middle East (Front Row), China (Time-In-Portrait-Entertainment), Ex Yugoslavia (Stars Media International) and Poland (Nc Plus).
As previously announced, IFC has North American rights and is lining up a May release, while Vertigo Releasing has UK rights.
The Escape premiered at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
- 3/14/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Project is second film from Chubby Funny director Harry Michell.
Roger Allam, Derek Jacobi and Anna Maxwell-Martin will lead the cast of black comedy Ilkley, which Independent is introducing to buyers at this week’s European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin.
The film is the second feature from former Screen Star of Tomorrow Harry Michell, whose debut Chubby Funny saw the director nominated for the Most Promising Newcomer Bifa in 2016.
The film is set in an idyllic Yorkshire spa town during its annual literary festival. As the world’s most controversial secularist is set to make an appearance, two hapless evangelicals are tasked with killing him. Harry Melling, Vinette Robinson and Flora Spencer-Longhurst also star.
Michell co-wrote the screenplay with Jamie Fraser and the director is reuniting with his Chubby Funny producer Helen Simmons on the project. Executive producers are Independent’s Andrew Orr, Screen Yorkshire’s Hugo Heppell, Ivy Gate Films’ Roger Le Tissier and Frances...
Roger Allam, Derek Jacobi and Anna Maxwell-Martin will lead the cast of black comedy Ilkley, which Independent is introducing to buyers at this week’s European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin.
The film is the second feature from former Screen Star of Tomorrow Harry Michell, whose debut Chubby Funny saw the director nominated for the Most Promising Newcomer Bifa in 2016.
The film is set in an idyllic Yorkshire spa town during its annual literary festival. As the world’s most controversial secularist is set to make an appearance, two hapless evangelicals are tasked with killing him. Harry Melling, Vinette Robinson and Flora Spencer-Longhurst also star.
Michell co-wrote the screenplay with Jamie Fraser and the director is reuniting with his Chubby Funny producer Helen Simmons on the project. Executive producers are Independent’s Andrew Orr, Screen Yorkshire’s Hugo Heppell, Ivy Gate Films’ Roger Le Tissier and Frances...
- 2/16/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Asia Muci joins as sales executive.
Source: Independent
Asia Muci
UK sales outfit Independent has appointed former Goldcrest executive Asia Muci to the role of sales executive.
Muci will report to head of sales Sarah Lebutsch and will handle sales to Italy, Spain, Latin America, Turkey, Portugal, Greece, Israel, South East Asia, South Africa and selected Eastern European countries.
Her appointment bolsters the team after Cora Palfrey’s recent appointment as COO and Sonny Gill as acquisitions and development executive.
At Goldcrest Muci represented titles including BBC Earth Films’ Earth: One Amazing Day, Roland Emmerich’s Stonewall as well as the upcoming Untitled Roald Dahl and Patricia Neal biopic. Prior to Goldcrest, she held roles in the sales and marketing department of West End Films and the programming department of the Milano Film Festival.
Independent’s Sarah Lebutsch said: ”Asia immediately convinced us with her energy and enthusiasm. She is joining Independent at an exciting time of growth...
Source: Independent
Asia Muci
UK sales outfit Independent has appointed former Goldcrest executive Asia Muci to the role of sales executive.
Muci will report to head of sales Sarah Lebutsch and will handle sales to Italy, Spain, Latin America, Turkey, Portugal, Greece, Israel, South East Asia, South Africa and selected Eastern European countries.
Her appointment bolsters the team after Cora Palfrey’s recent appointment as COO and Sonny Gill as acquisitions and development executive.
At Goldcrest Muci represented titles including BBC Earth Films’ Earth: One Amazing Day, Roland Emmerich’s Stonewall as well as the upcoming Untitled Roald Dahl and Patricia Neal biopic. Prior to Goldcrest, she held roles in the sales and marketing department of West End Films and the programming department of the Milano Film Festival.
Independent’s Sarah Lebutsch said: ”Asia immediately convinced us with her energy and enthusiasm. She is joining Independent at an exciting time of growth...
- 1/25/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Former Protagonist exec replaces Abigail Walsh at UK sales outfit.
UK sales outfit Independent has appointed former Protagonist exec Nada Cirjanic as head of sales.
Cirjanic replaces recently departed Abigail Walsh, and will work alongside director of sales and marketing Sarah Lebutsch. She will report to MD Andrew Orr.
Cirjanic, former joint head of sales at UK outfit Protagonist, has worked on titles including Sightseers, Searching For Sugar Man and Monsters.
Walsh had been a the company since 2007 and worked on titles including Moon, We Need To Talk About Kevin and Starred Up.
Cirjanic said: “I’m lucky to be joining Independent at such an exciting time. We have a great slate of our own productions and third party projects lined up for next year and are looking forward to a very busy 2016.”
Independent’s Andrew Orr said: “Nada brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role and will be a fantastic asset to the...
UK sales outfit Independent has appointed former Protagonist exec Nada Cirjanic as head of sales.
Cirjanic replaces recently departed Abigail Walsh, and will work alongside director of sales and marketing Sarah Lebutsch. She will report to MD Andrew Orr.
Cirjanic, former joint head of sales at UK outfit Protagonist, has worked on titles including Sightseers, Searching For Sugar Man and Monsters.
Walsh had been a the company since 2007 and worked on titles including Moon, We Need To Talk About Kevin and Starred Up.
Cirjanic said: “I’m lucky to be joining Independent at such an exciting time. We have a great slate of our own productions and third party projects lined up for next year and are looking forward to a very busy 2016.”
Independent’s Andrew Orr said: “Nada brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the role and will be a fantastic asset to the...
- 9/1/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
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