The 2024 Tribeca Festival has added 11 new feature films to its lineup — including a Hannah Einbinder standup special from Max — and has also set a world premiere of Michael Sarnoski’s A Quiet Place: Day One on June 26 in partnership with Paramount Pictures and Imax just ahead of the film’s theatrical release. The red carpet event is for Tribeca members as part of the organization’s push into year-round programming. It’s after the festival, which runs June 5-16.
Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go, features the actress and comedian best known for her role as Ava Daniels in the HBO hit Hacks with Jean Smart.
Other new word premieres include sports documentaries Federer: Twelve Final Days, directed by Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia — a behind-the-scenes film of the 20-time Grand Slam tennis champion Roger Federer and his emotional decision to retire from the sport — as well as Power of the Dream,...
Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go, features the actress and comedian best known for her role as Ava Daniels in the HBO hit Hacks with Jean Smart.
Other new word premieres include sports documentaries Federer: Twelve Final Days, directed by Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia — a behind-the-scenes film of the 20-time Grand Slam tennis champion Roger Federer and his emotional decision to retire from the sport — as well as Power of the Dream,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Anaïs Demoustier, the French actor known for her roles in films “Smoking Causes Coughing” and “Anaïs in Love,” has been announced as president of this year’s Caméra d’or Jury at Cannes. The Caméra d’Or award is given to the best debut feature film in the Official Selection and aims to inspire young filmmakers to continue in their creative endeavors.
“Among my greatest joys as a spectator is seeing the debut film of a director who goes on to become a major force. A gesture, the first one, one that forever anchors the necessity of a director and creates a desire to see him or her begin again,” said Demoustier.
“As an actress, I’ve been lucky to experience alongside young directors the delicate balance between nervous energy and a desire to see through their first creation. I am very honoured and looking forward to discovering debut films...
“Among my greatest joys as a spectator is seeing the debut film of a director who goes on to become a major force. A gesture, the first one, one that forever anchors the necessity of a director and creates a desire to see him or her begin again,” said Demoustier.
“As an actress, I’ve been lucky to experience alongside young directors the delicate balance between nervous energy and a desire to see through their first creation. I am very honoured and looking forward to discovering debut films...
- 4/28/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay, Charna Flam, McKinley Franklin and Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Anna Camp (Pitch Perfect) and Justin Bartha (National Treasure) are among the stars set for the upcoming comedy Nuked, which Deena Kashper wrote and is directing, in her feature debut.
The film watches as several couples gather at a luxurious estate for a cannabis-infused birthday dinner party — only to get sudden phone alerts about a nuclear missile headed straight for them. Their stress and panic unfolds into a wake-up call for everyone involved.
Others set for the pic, produced by Tandem Pictures and Hardball Entertainment, include Lucy Punch (Motherland), George Young (Falling for Christmas), Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks), Ignacio Serricchio (Lost in Space), Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock), Stephen Guarino (Eastsiders) and Natasha Leggero (Broke). The film being made with sustainable production practices is currently being shot in Arkansas.
Julie Christeas (Black Bear) is producing for Tandem, with Daryl Freimark (House of Darkness) of Hardball. Bartha is exec...
The film watches as several couples gather at a luxurious estate for a cannabis-infused birthday dinner party — only to get sudden phone alerts about a nuclear missile headed straight for them. Their stress and panic unfolds into a wake-up call for everyone involved.
Others set for the pic, produced by Tandem Pictures and Hardball Entertainment, include Lucy Punch (Motherland), George Young (Falling for Christmas), Tawny Newsome (Star Trek: Lower Decks), Ignacio Serricchio (Lost in Space), Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock), Stephen Guarino (Eastsiders) and Natasha Leggero (Broke). The film being made with sustainable production practices is currently being shot in Arkansas.
Julie Christeas (Black Bear) is producing for Tandem, with Daryl Freimark (House of Darkness) of Hardball. Bartha is exec...
- 1/31/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Twisted love triangle psychodrama debuted at Sundance.
Vertigo Releasing has acquired UK and Ireland rights to psychodrama Black Bear, starring Aubrey Plaza, from Radiant Films International.
The distributor plans to release the film theatrically and on digital platforms on March 5, 2021.
Black Bear premiered at Sundance earlier this year and marks the latest from US writer-director Lawrence Michael Levine, whose credits include Wild Canaries and Gabi On The Roof In July.
The story centres on a twisted love triangle – played by Plaza, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon – that is created when an expectant couple receive a guest with writer’s block at their remote lake house.
Vertigo Releasing has acquired UK and Ireland rights to psychodrama Black Bear, starring Aubrey Plaza, from Radiant Films International.
The distributor plans to release the film theatrically and on digital platforms on March 5, 2021.
Black Bear premiered at Sundance earlier this year and marks the latest from US writer-director Lawrence Michael Levine, whose credits include Wild Canaries and Gabi On The Roof In July.
The story centres on a twisted love triangle – played by Plaza, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon – that is created when an expectant couple receive a guest with writer’s block at their remote lake house.
- 12/9/2020
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
With their lower budgets, indie films individually have much less environmental impact than big studio films. But, as an overall entertainment-industry sector, the independent film world has great room for improvement when it comes to sustainability, say Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein, the founder and COO/co-owner, respectively, of independent film studio Tandem Pictures, which has a strong array of green practices in place for all of its film productions.
“It’s so hard to get everyone rallying around it at the indie film level. If you look at the thousands of indie films and indie web series created every year, I ...
“It’s so hard to get everyone rallying around it at the indie film level. If you look at the thousands of indie films and indie web series created every year, I ...
- 12/4/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
With their lower budgets, indie films individually have much less environmental impact than big studio films. But, as an overall entertainment-industry sector, the independent film world has great room for improvement when it comes to sustainability, say Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein, the founder and COO/co-owner, respectively, of independent film studio Tandem Pictures, which has a strong array of green practices in place for all of its film productions.
“It’s so hard to get everyone rallying around it at the indie film level. If you look at the thousands of indie films and indie web series created every year, I ...
“It’s so hard to get everyone rallying around it at the indie film level. If you look at the thousands of indie films and indie web series created every year, I ...
- 12/4/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Moderated by Megan Lombardo, a professor in the Savannah College of Art and Design’s Film & Television department, this year’s Wonder Women: Producers panel was an all-Zoom affair. And taking to the computer screen were six diverse (albeit all white) women with a variety of career stories to tell. There was Jayme Lemons, whose Dawn Porter-directed doc The Way I See It had played the virtual fest earlier in the day, and who runs Jaywalker Pictures (with another wonder woman Laura Dern). Also Julie Christeas, founder and CEO of Tandem Pictures, who most recently produced Lawrence Michael Levine’s Black Bear; […]
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- 11/3/2020
- by Lauren Wissot
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Moderated by Megan Lombardo, a professor in the Savannah College of Art and Design’s Film & Television department, this year’s Wonder Women: Producers panel was an all-Zoom affair. And taking to the computer screen were six diverse (albeit all white) women with a variety of career stories to tell. There was Jayme Lemons, whose Dawn Porter-directed doc The Way I See It had played the virtual fest earlier in the day, and who runs Jaywalker Pictures (with another wonder woman Laura Dern). Also Julie Christeas, founder and CEO of Tandem Pictures, who most recently produced Lawrence Michael Levine’s Black Bear; […]
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- 11/3/2020
- by Lauren Wissot
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Exclusive: After ‘virtual theatrical’ releases for Sundance title Pahokee and SXSW Grand Jury Winner Alice, Monument Releasing will do the same for SXSW drama The Surrogate, partnering directly with theaters and cultural organizations in the U.S. and Canada on June 12, 2020, with Tvod to follow on September 1, 2020.
The Surrogate follows Jess Harris, a 29-year-old web designer for a nonprofit in Brooklyn, who is ecstatic to be the surrogate and egg-donor for her best friend Josh and his husband Aaron. Twelve weeks into the pregnancy, a prenatal test comes back with unexpected results that pose a moral dilemma. As they all consider the best course of action, the relationship between the three friends is put to the test. You can check out the film’s first trailer here.
The feature, from writer-director Jeremy Hersh, stars Jasmine Batchelor, Chris Perfetti, Sullivan Jones, Brooke Bloom, Tonya Pinkins and Brandon Michael Hall. The film is a Tandem Pictures production,...
The Surrogate follows Jess Harris, a 29-year-old web designer for a nonprofit in Brooklyn, who is ecstatic to be the surrogate and egg-donor for her best friend Josh and his husband Aaron. Twelve weeks into the pregnancy, a prenatal test comes back with unexpected results that pose a moral dilemma. As they all consider the best course of action, the relationship between the three friends is put to the test. You can check out the film’s first trailer here.
The feature, from writer-director Jeremy Hersh, stars Jasmine Batchelor, Chris Perfetti, Sullivan Jones, Brooke Bloom, Tonya Pinkins and Brandon Michael Hall. The film is a Tandem Pictures production,...
- 5/27/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Momentum Pictures has picked up the U.S. distribution rights the Aubrey Plaza-Christopher Abbott-Sarah Gadon starring film, Black Bear, the suspenseful meta-drama written and directed by Lawrence Michael Levine. The pic, which premiered earlier this year at Sundance, follows an expecting couple confronted with an out of town guest. Suffering from writer’s block, the guest seeks solace in the woods but instead finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle.
The release date will be announced at a later date.
During his visit to Deadline’s Sundance studio back in January, Levin talked about the impetus of the film. “I wanted to do something more unusual and spontaneous,” Levin told Deadline, sharing that he was inspired by his artist sister’s spontaneous approach when it pertains to her creative process.
Black Bear was produced by Tandem Pictures’ Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein, Richard J Bosner...
The release date will be announced at a later date.
During his visit to Deadline’s Sundance studio back in January, Levin talked about the impetus of the film. “I wanted to do something more unusual and spontaneous,” Levin told Deadline, sharing that he was inspired by his artist sister’s spontaneous approach when it pertains to her creative process.
Black Bear was produced by Tandem Pictures’ Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein, Richard J Bosner...
- 5/5/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Momentum Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to the drama “Black Bear,” starring Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon.
Written and directed by Lawrence Michael Levine, “Black Bear” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Momentum Pictures will announce release plans at a later date.
Set at a remote house in the Adirondack Mountains, Abbott and Gadon portray an expecting couple confronted with Plaza’s out-of-town guest, who is suffering from writer’s block. She seeks solace in the woods, but instead finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle.
CAA Media Finance negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers. “Black Bear” is produced by Tandem Pictures’ Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein, Blue Creek Pictures’ Richard J. Bosner, Levine, Sophia Takal, Oakhurst’s Marina Grasic and Jai Khanna, and Plaza.
“‘Black Bear’ is such a singular piece of filmmaking. From the first frame we were...
Written and directed by Lawrence Michael Levine, “Black Bear” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Momentum Pictures will announce release plans at a later date.
Set at a remote house in the Adirondack Mountains, Abbott and Gadon portray an expecting couple confronted with Plaza’s out-of-town guest, who is suffering from writer’s block. She seeks solace in the woods, but instead finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle.
CAA Media Finance negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers. “Black Bear” is produced by Tandem Pictures’ Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein, Blue Creek Pictures’ Richard J. Bosner, Levine, Sophia Takal, Oakhurst’s Marina Grasic and Jai Khanna, and Plaza.
“‘Black Bear’ is such a singular piece of filmmaking. From the first frame we were...
- 5/5/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Tandem Pictures, Blue Creek Pictures, Oakhurst produced.
Sundance selection Black Bear will open in the Us via Momentum Pictures following a deal on the psychodrama starring Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon.
The story centres on a twisted love triangle that ensues when an expectant couple receive a guest with writer’s block at their woodland home.
Momentum Pictures struck the deal with CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers and will announce release at a later date.
Black Bear is the latest from director Lawrence Michael Levine, whose credits include Wild Canaries and Gabi On The Roof In July.
Sundance selection Black Bear will open in the Us via Momentum Pictures following a deal on the psychodrama starring Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon.
The story centres on a twisted love triangle that ensues when an expectant couple receive a guest with writer’s block at their woodland home.
Momentum Pictures struck the deal with CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers and will announce release at a later date.
Black Bear is the latest from director Lawrence Michael Levine, whose credits include Wild Canaries and Gabi On The Roof In July.
- 5/5/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
Domestic rights for the buzzy Sundance title “Black Bear” starring Aubrey Plaza has been acquired by Momentum Pictures, the company announced on Tuesday.
Written and directed by Lawrence Michael Levine, the film premiered at Sundance 2020 to critical acclaim in the Next section. Along with Plaza, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon star in the suspenseful meta-drama about an expecting couple confronted with an out-of-town guest. Suffering from writer’s block, the guest seeks solace in the woods but instead finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle.
“‘Black Bear’ is such a singular piece of filmmaking. From the first frame we were enthralled by Lawrence’s inventive storytelling,” Dylan Wilcox, Svp of acquisitions for Momentum Pictures, said in a statement to TheWrap. “The trio of lead actors all give incredible performances, and we’re excited to share it with audiences across the country.”
Also Read: 'Black Bear' Writer,...
Written and directed by Lawrence Michael Levine, the film premiered at Sundance 2020 to critical acclaim in the Next section. Along with Plaza, Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon star in the suspenseful meta-drama about an expecting couple confronted with an out-of-town guest. Suffering from writer’s block, the guest seeks solace in the woods but instead finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle.
“‘Black Bear’ is such a singular piece of filmmaking. From the first frame we were enthralled by Lawrence’s inventive storytelling,” Dylan Wilcox, Svp of acquisitions for Momentum Pictures, said in a statement to TheWrap. “The trio of lead actors all give incredible performances, and we’re excited to share it with audiences across the country.”
Also Read: 'Black Bear' Writer,...
- 5/5/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Momentum Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to the suspense thriller Black Bear, starring Aubrey Plaza.
The feature, which premiered at Sundance, follows an expectant couple confronted with an out-of-town guest. Suffering from writer's block, the guest seeks solace in the woods but instead finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle.
Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon also star in the movie from writer-director Lawrence Michael Levine.
Tandem Pictures’ Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein produced Black Bear, along with Richard J. Bosner of Blue Creek Pictures. Levine and Plaza also produced, along with Sophia Takal and Oakhurst’s ...
The feature, which premiered at Sundance, follows an expectant couple confronted with an out-of-town guest. Suffering from writer's block, the guest seeks solace in the woods but instead finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle.
Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon also star in the movie from writer-director Lawrence Michael Levine.
Tandem Pictures’ Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein produced Black Bear, along with Richard J. Bosner of Blue Creek Pictures. Levine and Plaza also produced, along with Sophia Takal and Oakhurst’s ...
Momentum Pictures has acquired U.S. rights to the suspense thriller Black Bear, starring Aubrey Plaza.
The feature, which premiered at Sundance, follows an expectant couple confronted with an out-of-town guest. Suffering from writer's block, the guest seeks solace in the woods but instead finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle.
Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon also star in the movie from writer-director Lawrence Michael Levine.
Tandem Pictures’ Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein produced Black Bear, along with Richard J. Bosner of Blue Creek Pictures. Levine and Plaza also produced, along with Sophia Takal and Oakhurst’s ...
The feature, which premiered at Sundance, follows an expectant couple confronted with an out-of-town guest. Suffering from writer's block, the guest seeks solace in the woods but instead finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle.
Christopher Abbott and Sarah Gadon also star in the movie from writer-director Lawrence Michael Levine.
Tandem Pictures’ Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein produced Black Bear, along with Richard J. Bosner of Blue Creek Pictures. Levine and Plaza also produced, along with Sophia Takal and Oakhurst’s ...
In today’s film news roundup, “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” comes back, Aubrey Plaza gets cast in a thriller and the Ruderman Family Foundation honors two series and two movies.
Re-release
Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures have scheduled 40th anniversary showings of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” on Sept. 15 and 18.
It’s the first nationwide cinema release since the film premiered in December, 1979. The presentation will also feature the behind-the-scenes documentary short “The Longest Trek: Writing the Motion Picture.”
Robert Wise directed “Star Trek: The Motion Picture.” which became the fourth highest grossing film of the year and earned Academy Award nominations for Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, and Best Music, Original Score. It starred William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan.
“’Star Trek: The Motion Picture’ is a visual marvel and a film that even many ardent ‘Star Trek...
Re-release
Fathom Events and Paramount Pictures have scheduled 40th anniversary showings of “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” on Sept. 15 and 18.
It’s the first nationwide cinema release since the film premiered in December, 1979. The presentation will also feature the behind-the-scenes documentary short “The Longest Trek: Writing the Motion Picture.”
Robert Wise directed “Star Trek: The Motion Picture.” which became the fourth highest grossing film of the year and earned Academy Award nominations for Best Visual Effects, Best Art Direction, and Best Music, Original Score. It starred William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan.
“’Star Trek: The Motion Picture’ is a visual marvel and a film that even many ardent ‘Star Trek...
- 7/30/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Aubrey Plaza, Christopher Abbott, and Sarah Gadon are set to star in Black Bear, suspenseful meta-drama written and directed by Lawrence Michael Levine. Currently shooting in the Adirondack Mountains in Long Lake, NY, the film hails from Productivity Media and Oakhurst Entertainment.
Productivity is financing the project, which Oakhurst’s Marina Grasic and Jai Khanna are producing with Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein of Tandem Pictures, Richard J Bosner of Blue Creek Pictures, and Sophia Takal.
The thriller centers on an expecting couple (played by Gadon and Abbott) who is confronted with an out of town guest Abigail (Plaza), a filmmaker suffering from writer’s block who seeks solace in the woods but finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle.
“Black Bear is a thriller that depicts broken characters wrestling with a seemingly shattered world that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. I...
Productivity is financing the project, which Oakhurst’s Marina Grasic and Jai Khanna are producing with Julie Christeas and Jonathan Blitstein of Tandem Pictures, Richard J Bosner of Blue Creek Pictures, and Sophia Takal.
The thriller centers on an expecting couple (played by Gadon and Abbott) who is confronted with an out of town guest Abigail (Plaza), a filmmaker suffering from writer’s block who seeks solace in the woods but finds herself at the center of a twisted love triangle.
“Black Bear is a thriller that depicts broken characters wrestling with a seemingly shattered world that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. I...
- 7/29/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Known for her role as Shea in the Emmy-winning Amazon series Transparent, Trace Lysette is attached to star in Colors of Ava. Lysette is also set to serve as executive producer.
The film, which is described as an “uplifting and authentic love story set in Los Angeles”, comes shortly after Scarlett Johansson stepped down from the movie Rub & Tug after she received backlash for portraying a trans male. It was announced that they will cast all 10 trans roles in the film with trans actors. As a trans actress and advocate for the Lgbtq and #MeToo movements, Lysette’s role in Colors of Ava and the movie itself will move the needle for representation and inclusion in film and entertainment.
Colors of Ava also stars trans actress Rain Valdez who has also appeared in Transparent. She will also serve as co-producer. The film is produced by Julie Christeas’ Tandem Pictures. Sam McConnell will direct the original screenplay written by Wayne Mahon.
The film, which is described as an “uplifting and authentic love story set in Los Angeles”, comes shortly after Scarlett Johansson stepped down from the movie Rub & Tug after she received backlash for portraying a trans male. It was announced that they will cast all 10 trans roles in the film with trans actors. As a trans actress and advocate for the Lgbtq and #MeToo movements, Lysette’s role in Colors of Ava and the movie itself will move the needle for representation and inclusion in film and entertainment.
Colors of Ava also stars trans actress Rain Valdez who has also appeared in Transparent. She will also serve as co-producer. The film is produced by Julie Christeas’ Tandem Pictures. Sam McConnell will direct the original screenplay written by Wayne Mahon.
- 7/16/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Transparent actress Trace Lysette will star in the indie Colors of Ava, a Los Angeles-set love story.
Trans actress Rain Valdez, who will be seen in Paul Feig's Freeform pilot Girls Code, will also star and co-produce. The production notes that it is committed to casting its trans roles, 10 in total, with trans talent.
Sam McConnell, the producer behind HBO's The Out List and The Trans List, is directing from a screenplay by Wayne Mahon. Julie Christeas will produce via the Tandem Pictures banner.
"Trace Lysette isn’t just a talented actress, she’s a voice for change ...
Trans actress Rain Valdez, who will be seen in Paul Feig's Freeform pilot Girls Code, will also star and co-produce. The production notes that it is committed to casting its trans roles, 10 in total, with trans talent.
Sam McConnell, the producer behind HBO's The Out List and The Trans List, is directing from a screenplay by Wayne Mahon. Julie Christeas will produce via the Tandem Pictures banner.
"Trace Lysette isn’t just a talented actress, she’s a voice for change ...
- 7/16/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Transparent actress Trace Lysette will star in the indie Colors of Ava, a Los Angeles-set love story.
Trans actress Rain Valdez, who will be seen in Paul Feig's Freeform pilot Girls Code, will also star and co-produce. The production notes that it is committed to casting its trans roles, 10 in total, with trans talent.
Sam McConnell, the producer behind HBO's The Out List and The Trans List, is directing from a screenplay by Wayne Mahon. Julie Christeas will produce via the Tandem Pictures banner.
"Trace Lysette isn’t just a talented actress, she’s a voice for change ...
Trans actress Rain Valdez, who will be seen in Paul Feig's Freeform pilot Girls Code, will also star and co-produce. The production notes that it is committed to casting its trans roles, 10 in total, with trans talent.
Sam McConnell, the producer behind HBO's The Out List and The Trans List, is directing from a screenplay by Wayne Mahon. Julie Christeas will produce via the Tandem Pictures banner.
"Trace Lysette isn’t just a talented actress, she’s a voice for change ...
- 7/16/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Comedy stars Jon Heder and Justin Long; The Orchard picks up multiple territories.
Film Mode Entertainment has come on board to handle international sales at Afm on the comedy Ghost Team starring Jon Heder and Justin Long.
The previously announced project will screen here and will open in North America via The Orchard, which has also acquired rights for the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Oliver Irving directed the film about amateur ghost hunters who investigate suspicious activity at a creepy farm.
Rounding out the cast are David Krumholtz, Melonie Diaz, Paul W. Downs and Amy Sedaris.
Irving produced with Julie Christeas, Schuyler Weiss, Alex Sagalchik and Clem McIntosh.
“We’re thrilled to be working with the dynamic filmmakers behind Ghost Team and to be presenting the film to buyers at Afm,” said Epstein. “Ghost Team is hilarious with some of the best performances in the genre. Audiences are in for a real treat.”...
Film Mode Entertainment has come on board to handle international sales at Afm on the comedy Ghost Team starring Jon Heder and Justin Long.
The previously announced project will screen here and will open in North America via The Orchard, which has also acquired rights for the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Oliver Irving directed the film about amateur ghost hunters who investigate suspicious activity at a creepy farm.
Rounding out the cast are David Krumholtz, Melonie Diaz, Paul W. Downs and Amy Sedaris.
Irving produced with Julie Christeas, Schuyler Weiss, Alex Sagalchik and Clem McIntosh.
“We’re thrilled to be working with the dynamic filmmakers behind Ghost Team and to be presenting the film to buyers at Afm,” said Epstein. “Ghost Team is hilarious with some of the best performances in the genre. Audiences are in for a real treat.”...
- 11/4/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Tandem Pictures, the New York-based indie production company whose recent credits include the Sundance Film Festival pic The Eyes of My Mother, has inked a production deal with Circle of Confusion. They will put together a slate of projects for production in 2016-17, and Tandem already has moved into Circle’s New York offices. The production company launched in 2010 by Schuyler Weiss, Julie Christeas and Jeremy Kotin will also continue its commercial and production…...
- 6/7/2016
- Deadline
Supported by the same folks who brought us Mona Fastvold’s The Sleepwalker (Sundance 2014) and accompanied by the Borderline Films crew (who need no introduction on this site but what is worth the mention is how extremely productive they are beyond their own back-to-back features (James White and Christine) first-time filmmaker Nicolas Pesce is well versed in the art of eye candy (this year’s clip for Tei Shi’s Bassically is addictive). The under the radar project saw principal photography come to a close this October. Starring Kika Malgahaes, Will Brill, Clara Wong, Flora Diaz, and Olivia Bond, The Eyes of My Mother sounds indie spirit from someone who appears to have a skillset and more importantly, already have a distinct eye.
Gist: This centers around a young girl who raises herself alone in isolation after a tragedy besets her family.
Production Co./Producers: Producers: Tandem Pictures’ Jake Wasserman...
Gist: This centers around a young girl who raises herself alone in isolation after a tragedy besets her family.
Production Co./Producers: Producers: Tandem Pictures’ Jake Wasserman...
- 11/24/2015
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
The distributor announced on Wednesday it has acquired North American, UK, Australian and New Zealand distribution rights for the comedy-thriller.
Jon Heder (pictured), David Krumholtz, Melonie Diaz and Paul W Downs star with Justin Long and Amy Sedaris.
Oliver Irving directed Ghost Team, about a paranormal-obsessed Louis and his ragtag team as they investigate the beyond and deepen friendships. Peter Warren wrote the script.
”Ghost Team is very much a passion project for me and my collaborators,” said Irving. “It’s clear the team at The Orchard is just as excited about the film, and it’s wonderful to know we have such an enthusiastic and supportive partner when bringing the film to comedy and horror fans alike.”
Julie Christeas and Schuyler Weiss of Tandem Pictures, Alex Sagalchik of Mott Street Pictures, Clem McIntosh and Irving produced.
Kevin Iwashina of Preferred Content served as executive producer. Production wrapped last week and the film will open towards the end...
Jon Heder (pictured), David Krumholtz, Melonie Diaz and Paul W Downs star with Justin Long and Amy Sedaris.
Oliver Irving directed Ghost Team, about a paranormal-obsessed Louis and his ragtag team as they investigate the beyond and deepen friendships. Peter Warren wrote the script.
”Ghost Team is very much a passion project for me and my collaborators,” said Irving. “It’s clear the team at The Orchard is just as excited about the film, and it’s wonderful to know we have such an enthusiastic and supportive partner when bringing the film to comedy and horror fans alike.”
Julie Christeas and Schuyler Weiss of Tandem Pictures, Alex Sagalchik of Mott Street Pictures, Clem McIntosh and Irving produced.
Kevin Iwashina of Preferred Content served as executive producer. Production wrapped last week and the film will open towards the end...
- 11/12/2015
- ScreenDaily
The Orchard has acquired North American, UK, Australian and New Zealand distribution rights on Oliver Irving’s Ghost Team, starring Jon Heder, Justin Long and Amy Sedaris. David Krumholtz, Melonie Diaz and Paul W. Downs co-star. Peter Warren wrote the script and Tandem Pictures' Julie Christeas and Schuyler Weiss are producing with Mott Street Pictures' Alex Sagalchik and Irving. Preferred Content's Kevin Iwashinia is exec producing and he was the U.S. sales agent for the…...
- 11/11/2015
- Deadline
The Orchard has acquired the North American, U.K., Australian and New Zealand distribution rights to “Ghost Team,” starring Jon Heder, David Krumholtz, Melonie Diaz, Paul W. Downs with Justin Long and Amy Sedaris, the company announced Wednesday. The comedy, directed by Oliver Irving and written by Peter Warren, wrapped production last week and is slated for release at the end of 2016. The film follows paranormal-obsessed Louis (Heder) who puts together a dysfunctional team desperate to escape the monotony of everyday life. The group brushes with entities haunting an abandoned farm while they explore friendship and adventure. Julie Christeas and Schuyler Weiss.
- 11/11/2015
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
An interesting effort is coming your way before long, and it’s pulling together a cast that will make it a kind of who’s who of underappreciated actors. Ghost Team, directed by Oliver Irving, has announced its cast, which includes Jon Heder, David Krumholtz, and many more.
Heder hasn’t managed to find material that resonated with audiences since Napoleon Dynamite, at least, not to the extent he deserves, and Krumholtz is almost the poster boy for not getting the recognition that you’d expect. Unfortunately, both actors often play characters that may not seem that difficult, and/or are something of a sidekick.
The new film, about a team of paranormal investigators who find themselves in over their heads, also stars Melonie Diaz, Paul W. Downs, Justin Long, and the woefully overlooked Amy Sedaris.
Though the film can’t mention its own indie status enough, meaning the budget is extremely tight,...
Heder hasn’t managed to find material that resonated with audiences since Napoleon Dynamite, at least, not to the extent he deserves, and Krumholtz is almost the poster boy for not getting the recognition that you’d expect. Unfortunately, both actors often play characters that may not seem that difficult, and/or are something of a sidekick.
The new film, about a team of paranormal investigators who find themselves in over their heads, also stars Melonie Diaz, Paul W. Downs, Justin Long, and the woefully overlooked Amy Sedaris.
Though the film can’t mention its own indie status enough, meaning the budget is extremely tight,...
- 10/17/2015
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Exclusive: The La-based sales, production and distribution company heads to the Efm in Berlin with international sales rights to the Alaskan adventure film.
Wildlike will screen at the market on February 7 and stars Ella Purnell, Bruce Greenwood, Brian Geraghty, Ann Dowd, Nolan Gerard Funk and Diane Farr.
Frank Hall Green wrote and directed the story about a troubled teenage girl who enlists the help of a backpacker in the Alaskan interior as she flees from her uncle.
Green produced with Julie Christeas, Schuyler Weiss and Joseph Stephans. Christine Vachon from Killer Films serves as executive producer.
Inception Film Partners evp of sales and distribution Jim Harvey negotiated the deal with Marc Bortz from Preferred Content on behalf of the filmmakers.
Inception’s slate includes Boulevard starring the late Robin Williams alongside Kathy Baker, Bob Odenkirk and Roberto Aguire.
Wildlike will screen at the market on February 7 and stars Ella Purnell, Bruce Greenwood, Brian Geraghty, Ann Dowd, Nolan Gerard Funk and Diane Farr.
Frank Hall Green wrote and directed the story about a troubled teenage girl who enlists the help of a backpacker in the Alaskan interior as she flees from her uncle.
Green produced with Julie Christeas, Schuyler Weiss and Joseph Stephans. Christine Vachon from Killer Films serves as executive producer.
Inception Film Partners evp of sales and distribution Jim Harvey negotiated the deal with Marc Bortz from Preferred Content on behalf of the filmmakers.
Inception’s slate includes Boulevard starring the late Robin Williams alongside Kathy Baker, Bob Odenkirk and Roberto Aguire.
- 1/25/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
LevelK handles international sales on Brady Corbet thriller.
IFC Films has acquired Mona Fastvold’s debut feature, The Sleepwalker, and will release in the Us theatrically on Nov 21.
Brady Corbet, Christopher Abbott and Norway’s Gitte Witt star in the story of a young couple on a secluded family estate whose lives are disrupted by the arrival of her sister and the sister’s fiance. One of the four characters goes missing.
Fastvold wrote the script with Corbet.
Producers are Karin Juhlsrud & Turid Øversveen for 4 ½ Films Norway. The Sleepwalker is co-produced by Julie Christeas and Schuyler Weiss for Tandem Pictures, and has been supported by Norwegian Film Institute, Norsk filmdistribusjon, 4 ½ Film and LevelK.
The film premiered at Sundance and international sales are handled by LevelK.
IFC Films has acquired Mona Fastvold’s debut feature, The Sleepwalker, and will release in the Us theatrically on Nov 21.
Brady Corbet, Christopher Abbott and Norway’s Gitte Witt star in the story of a young couple on a secluded family estate whose lives are disrupted by the arrival of her sister and the sister’s fiance. One of the four characters goes missing.
Fastvold wrote the script with Corbet.
Producers are Karin Juhlsrud & Turid Øversveen for 4 ½ Films Norway. The Sleepwalker is co-produced by Julie Christeas and Schuyler Weiss for Tandem Pictures, and has been supported by Norwegian Film Institute, Norsk filmdistribusjon, 4 ½ Film and LevelK.
The film premiered at Sundance and international sales are handled by LevelK.
- 10/29/2014
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
The Sleepwalker
Director: Mona Fastvold
Writers: Mona Fastvold, Brady Corbet
Producers: 4 1⁄2′s Karin Julsrud and Turid Øversveen, Tandem Pictures’ Julie Christeas and Schuyler Weiss
U.S. Distributor: Rights Available
Cast: Gitte Witt, Christopher Abbott, Brady Corbet, Stephanie Ellis
American indie meets Fjord sensibilities from a video/short filmmaker who was an unknown up until the mention of a collaboration with Brady Corbet on his forthcoming directorial debut, The Childhood of a Leader. Unsurprisingly, the forthy, crispy cold, moody Bergmanesque drama with plenty of unresolve played like another Corbet-starring anti-Sundance vehicle in Simon Killer. We’re looking forward to our repeat viewing.
Gist: Written by Fastvold and Corbet, we find a young attractive couple renovating their Le Corbusier-like estate in the woods…Their lives are soon dismantled upon the arrival of unexpected guests. The Sleepwalker pokes at genre expectations and narrative contrivance in an effort to reveal something altogether more disturbing.
Director: Mona Fastvold
Writers: Mona Fastvold, Brady Corbet
Producers: 4 1⁄2′s Karin Julsrud and Turid Øversveen, Tandem Pictures’ Julie Christeas and Schuyler Weiss
U.S. Distributor: Rights Available
Cast: Gitte Witt, Christopher Abbott, Brady Corbet, Stephanie Ellis
American indie meets Fjord sensibilities from a video/short filmmaker who was an unknown up until the mention of a collaboration with Brady Corbet on his forthcoming directorial debut, The Childhood of a Leader. Unsurprisingly, the forthy, crispy cold, moody Bergmanesque drama with plenty of unresolve played like another Corbet-starring anti-Sundance vehicle in Simon Killer. We’re looking forward to our repeat viewing.
Gist: Written by Fastvold and Corbet, we find a young attractive couple renovating their Le Corbusier-like estate in the woods…Their lives are soon dismantled upon the arrival of unexpected guests. The Sleepwalker pokes at genre expectations and narrative contrivance in an effort to reveal something altogether more disturbing.
- 2/13/2014
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
Just like the Chileans did last year’s fest, the Norwegians have been slowly invading the Sundance Film Festival with an output of films from smart rom coms (Happy, Happy) to original monster flicks (The Troll Hunter). I’m thinking that this swooning will extend itself into ’14 with actress, video filmmaker, and now Brooklyn-based director Mona Fastvold’s debut feature. The Sleepwalker went into production back in October of ’12 with a cast that exports Norway’s Gitte Witt onto U.S turf alongside Christopher Abbott, Stephanie Ellis and multifaceted contributor Brady Corbet. We’ll be far from pressing the “snooze button” on this one.
Gist: Written by Fastvold and Corbet, we find a young attractive couple renovating their Le Corbusier-like estate in the woods…Their lives are soon dismantled upon the arrival of unexpected guests. The Sleepwalker pokes at genre expectations and narrative contrivance in an effort to reveal something altogether more disturbing.
Gist: Written by Fastvold and Corbet, we find a young attractive couple renovating their Le Corbusier-like estate in the woods…Their lives are soon dismantled upon the arrival of unexpected guests. The Sleepwalker pokes at genre expectations and narrative contrivance in an effort to reveal something altogether more disturbing.
- 11/21/2013
- by Eric Lavallee
- IONCINEMA.com
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