“Let the Badness Out.”
A nun mutters this as Jena Malone (The Ruins, The Neon Demon) finds her after a chase through the dark in an exclusive clip from Consecration. What follows gets macabre and unsettles her, but did it happen at all?
One thing is clear; there’s something seriously amiss at this convent. And more ominously, what is the badness that needs letting out?
The clip teases the latest mind-bending horror from Triangle, Black Death, and The Banishing director Christopher Smith. The psychological, convent-set horror film releases in theaters on February 10, 2023.
In Consecration, “Grace (Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what was behind the suspicious death of her brother, a priest. She is initially helped by Father Romero (Huston), but she soon comes to distrust the account of the church as she uncovers murder, sacrilege, and a disturbing truth about her own...
A nun mutters this as Jena Malone (The Ruins, The Neon Demon) finds her after a chase through the dark in an exclusive clip from Consecration. What follows gets macabre and unsettles her, but did it happen at all?
One thing is clear; there’s something seriously amiss at this convent. And more ominously, what is the badness that needs letting out?
The clip teases the latest mind-bending horror from Triangle, Black Death, and The Banishing director Christopher Smith. The psychological, convent-set horror film releases in theaters on February 10, 2023.
In Consecration, “Grace (Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what was behind the suspicious death of her brother, a priest. She is initially helped by Father Romero (Huston), but she soon comes to distrust the account of the church as she uncovers murder, sacrilege, and a disturbing truth about her own...
- 2/9/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Consecration Trailer — Christopher Smith‘s Consecration (2023) movie trailer has been released by IFC Films. The Consecration trailer stars Jena Malone, Danny Huston, Janet Suzman, and Ian Pirie. Crew Laurie Cook and Christopher Smith wrote the screenplay for Consecration. “Produced by Laurie Cook, Casey Herbert, Xavier Marchand, and Jason Newmark.” Plot Synopsis Consecration‘s plot synopsis: “After the [...]
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- 1/14/2023
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
A few months ago, IFC Midnight announced that they had acquired the distribution rights to Consecration, the latest movie from genre regular filmmaker Christopher Smith, whose credits include Creep, Severance, Triangle, Black Death, Detour, and The Banishing. Now IFC Midnight has revealed their release strategy for the film: Consecraction will be reaching theatres on February 10th, with a digital release to follow on March 3rd. At a later date, the movie will also be available to watch on the Shudder streaming service. Along with the release info comes the unveiling of the film’s trailer, which you can check out in the embed above.
Scripted by Smith and Laurie Cook, Consecration follows Grace as she goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what was behind the suspicious death of her brother, a priest. She is initially helped by Father Romero, but she soon comes to distrust...
Scripted by Smith and Laurie Cook, Consecration follows Grace as she goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what was behind the suspicious death of her brother, a priest. She is initially helped by Father Romero, but she soon comes to distrust...
- 1/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Jena Malone is on a mission to find a murderer in God’s house.
The “Neon Demon” star plays atheist Grace, who travels to Scotland after her brother kills himself in a nunnery for new horror film “Consecration.” However, Grace’s brother, who was a priest, is also the suspect in a murder investigation, and Grace starts to believe that he in fact was killed and did not take his own life. Once at the monastery, Grace uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own past.
Janet Suzman portrays a mother superior nun who seems to be protecting supernatural secrets in the horror film. Danny Huston is the lead investigator on the head-scratching case.
Thoren Ferguson and Will Keen also star in the film, directed by Christopher Smith. Smith also co-wrote “Consecration” along with producer Laurie Cook. The film is additionally produced by Jason Newmark, Xavier Marchand, Casey Herbert,...
The “Neon Demon” star plays atheist Grace, who travels to Scotland after her brother kills himself in a nunnery for new horror film “Consecration.” However, Grace’s brother, who was a priest, is also the suspect in a murder investigation, and Grace starts to believe that he in fact was killed and did not take his own life. Once at the monastery, Grace uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own past.
Janet Suzman portrays a mother superior nun who seems to be protecting supernatural secrets in the horror film. Danny Huston is the lead investigator on the head-scratching case.
Thoren Ferguson and Will Keen also star in the film, directed by Christopher Smith. Smith also co-wrote “Consecration” along with producer Laurie Cook. The film is additionally produced by Jason Newmark, Xavier Marchand, Casey Herbert,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Heading to theaters on February 10th from IFC Films and Shudder, here's a look at the trailer for Consecration, directed by Black Death and Severance's Christopher Smith!
In Consecration, after the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, Grace (Jena Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what really happened. Once there, she uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own past.
Director: Christopher Smith Screenwriters: Christopher Smith, Laurie Cook Starring: Jena Malone, Danny Huston, Dame Janet Suzman, Thoren Ferguson Producers: Laurie Cook, Jason Newmark, Xavier Marchand, Casey Herbert, Stuart Ford Cinematographers: Rob Hart, Shaun Mone Editor: Arthur Davis Language: English Running Time: 90 min. Country of Origin: Scotland
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In Consecration, after the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, Grace (Jena Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what really happened. Once there, she uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own past.
Director: Christopher Smith Screenwriters: Christopher Smith, Laurie Cook Starring: Jena Malone, Danny Huston, Dame Janet Suzman, Thoren Ferguson Producers: Laurie Cook, Jason Newmark, Xavier Marchand, Casey Herbert, Stuart Ford Cinematographers: Rob Hart, Shaun Mone Editor: Arthur Davis Language: English Running Time: 90 min. Country of Origin: Scotland
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- 1/11/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Consecration, the latest movie from genre regular filmmaker Christopher Smith, whose credits include Creep, Severance, Triangle, Black Death, Detour, and The Banishing, has just secured distribution! Variety reports that IFC Midnight will be giving the supernatural thriller a theatrical release sometime in 2023, then the film will be moving over for the Shudder streaming service. Shudder has the exclusive rights to Consecration‘s first streaming window.
Scripted by Smith and Laurie Cook, Consecration follows Grace as she goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what was behind the suspicious death of her brother, a priest. She is initially helped by Father Romero, but she soon comes to distrust the account of the church as she uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own shadowy past that brings long-buried trauma to the surface.
Jena Malone (The Hunger Games) plays Grace, with Danny Huston (Wonder Woman) as Father Romero.
Scripted by Smith and Laurie Cook, Consecration follows Grace as she goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what was behind the suspicious death of her brother, a priest. She is initially helped by Father Romero, but she soon comes to distrust the account of the church as she uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own shadowy past that brings long-buried trauma to the surface.
Jena Malone (The Hunger Games) plays Grace, with Danny Huston (Wonder Woman) as Father Romero.
- 11/3/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
IFC Midnight and Shudder are acquiring North American rights to “Consecration,” a supernatural thriller from AGC Studios. The film boasts a cast that includes Jena Malone of “The Hunger Games” franchise, Danny Huston from “Wonder Woman” and “Children of Men,” and Janet Suzman, a stage and screen doyenne who received an Oscar nomination for her work in “Nicolas and Alexandra.” Christopher Smith (“Detour”) directs from the script he wrote with Laurie Cook (“The Banishing”).
IFC Midnight will release the film in theaters in 2023 with Shudder subsequently taking the first streaming window exclusively. Both companies share a parent company in AMC Networks.
In the film Grace (Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what was behind the suspicious death of her brother, a priest. She is initially helped by Father Romero (Huston), but she soon comes to distrust the account of the church as she uncovers murder,...
IFC Midnight will release the film in theaters in 2023 with Shudder subsequently taking the first streaming window exclusively. Both companies share a parent company in AMC Networks.
In the film Grace (Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what was behind the suspicious death of her brother, a priest. She is initially helped by Father Romero (Huston), but she soon comes to distrust the account of the church as she uncovers murder,...
- 10/31/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
AGC to launch Cannes sales on supernatural thriller ’Consecration’, releases first image (exclusive)
Film shot entirely in UK last autumn.
AGC Studios has released the exclusive first-look image from its supernatural thriller Consecration ahead of the launch of sales in Cannes.
Stuart Ford and the AGC International sales team will show footage at an invitation-only buyer event from the latest genre title by Christopher Smith, the director of The Banishing, Detour and Severance who co-wrote Consecration with Laurie Cook.
The film stars Jena Malone, Danny Huston and Janet Suzman and takes place in Scotland, where Grace goes to the Mount Saviour Convent to learn more about the suspicious death of her priest brother.
AGC Studios has released the exclusive first-look image from its supernatural thriller Consecration ahead of the launch of sales in Cannes.
Stuart Ford and the AGC International sales team will show footage at an invitation-only buyer event from the latest genre title by Christopher Smith, the director of The Banishing, Detour and Severance who co-wrote Consecration with Laurie Cook.
The film stars Jena Malone, Danny Huston and Janet Suzman and takes place in Scotland, where Grace goes to the Mount Saviour Convent to learn more about the suspicious death of her priest brother.
- 5/6/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Sales
International media group Fremantle has picked up sales rights outside Asia to Korean format “DNA Singer.” The music gameshow was created by specialty firm FormatEast and Kyung Hwangbo for Sbs and has not yet gone to air. Family members who are genetically linked with celebrities such as singers and actors perform, while the judges must guess which celebrities they are genetically related to. “Fantastic Family – DNA Singer” launches in Korea next week as Lunar New Year specials on Sbs. “It is by no means easy to sell a paper format, before the initial proposal has aired. But recently the preference for Korean content has amplified interest in our shows. We are seeing a trend for major players in the global entertainment industry to acquire our formats in advance to stay ahead of the game,” said Kim Il-Joong, executive director of FormatEast. Fremantle has produced local versions of Korean global...
International media group Fremantle has picked up sales rights outside Asia to Korean format “DNA Singer.” The music gameshow was created by specialty firm FormatEast and Kyung Hwangbo for Sbs and has not yet gone to air. Family members who are genetically linked with celebrities such as singers and actors perform, while the judges must guess which celebrities they are genetically related to. “Fantastic Family – DNA Singer” launches in Korea next week as Lunar New Year specials on Sbs. “It is by no means easy to sell a paper format, before the initial proposal has aired. But recently the preference for Korean content has amplified interest in our shows. We are seeing a trend for major players in the global entertainment industry to acquire our formats in advance to stay ahead of the game,” said Kim Il-Joong, executive director of FormatEast. Fremantle has produced local versions of Korean global...
- 1/27/2022
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
‘Nautilus’ Producer Moonriver TV Expands Exec Team
Moonriver TV, the producer behind Disney+’s upcoming Jules Verne adaptation Nautilus, has signed Around The World In 80 Days indie Slim Film + Television’s Head of Production Lincia Daniel, while promoting Casey Herbert. Daniel, who has also worked on Cbbc series Mystic, joins as Exec Producer, with Herbert promoted to Senior Executive Producer overseeing the creative team in London and working alongside CEO Xavier Marchand on a slate of premium British and International drama projects. Marchand is currently in Australia working on Moonriver’s Disney+ adaptation of Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, titled Nautilus. Moonriver recently wrapped on Lesley Manville/Isabelle Huppert pic Mrs Harris Goes To Paris and is also developing Henry Fry’s First Time For Everything, William Boyd’s Notre Dame and Amor Towles’ Gentleman in Moscow. “This is a tremendous start to 2022 and absolutely the...
Moonriver TV, the producer behind Disney+’s upcoming Jules Verne adaptation Nautilus, has signed Around The World In 80 Days indie Slim Film + Television’s Head of Production Lincia Daniel, while promoting Casey Herbert. Daniel, who has also worked on Cbbc series Mystic, joins as Exec Producer, with Herbert promoted to Senior Executive Producer overseeing the creative team in London and working alongside CEO Xavier Marchand on a slate of premium British and International drama projects. Marchand is currently in Australia working on Moonriver’s Disney+ adaptation of Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, titled Nautilus. Moonriver recently wrapped on Lesley Manville/Isabelle Huppert pic Mrs Harris Goes To Paris and is also developing Henry Fry’s First Time For Everything, William Boyd’s Notre Dame and Amor Towles’ Gentleman in Moscow. “This is a tremendous start to 2022 and absolutely the...
- 1/27/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
AGC International handles worldwide sales.
Principal photography has begun in London and Scotland on AGC Studios supernatural horror thriller Consecration starring Jena Malone, Danny Huston and Janet Suzman.
Christopher Smith, whose credits include The Banishing and Black Death, directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Laurie Cook. Xavier Marchand of Moonriver Content and Jason Newmark and Laurie Cook of Bigscope Films are producing.
AGC Studios is fully financing and co-produces. Chairman and CEO Stuart Ford is executive producer alongside the company’s Linda McDonough, Miguel Palos, and co-executive producer Zachary Garrett, and Bigscope’s Ed Fraiman and Adam Nagel. Casey Herbert...
Principal photography has begun in London and Scotland on AGC Studios supernatural horror thriller Consecration starring Jena Malone, Danny Huston and Janet Suzman.
Christopher Smith, whose credits include The Banishing and Black Death, directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Laurie Cook. Xavier Marchand of Moonriver Content and Jason Newmark and Laurie Cook of Bigscope Films are producing.
AGC Studios is fully financing and co-produces. Chairman and CEO Stuart Ford is executive producer alongside the company’s Linda McDonough, Miguel Palos, and co-executive producer Zachary Garrett, and Bigscope’s Ed Fraiman and Adam Nagel. Casey Herbert...
- 10/6/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Jena Malone, Danny Huston, Janet Suzman Board AGC Studios Horror-Thriller ‘Consecration’ (Exclusive)
Jena Malone (“Neon Demon”), Danny Huston (“Wonder Woman”) and Dame Janet Suzman (“Nicholas and Alexandra”) are among the cast of AGC Studios’ supernatural horror-thriller “Consecration,” Variety can reveal.
The film, first reported by Variety back in July, is currently shooting in London and Scotland. The pic is fully financed and co-produced by Stuart Ford’s indie operation AGC Studios.
The movie is centred on the suspicious death of a priest, whose sister (Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what really happened to her brother, with the help of Father Romero (Huston). There, she soon uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own shadowy past that brings long-buried trauma to the surface.
AGC International, the international sales and distribution arm of AGC Studios, is handling worldwide sales.
Christopher Smith is directing the project from a script he co-wrote with Laurie Cook. Meanwhile, Xavier Marchand...
The film, first reported by Variety back in July, is currently shooting in London and Scotland. The pic is fully financed and co-produced by Stuart Ford’s indie operation AGC Studios.
The movie is centred on the suspicious death of a priest, whose sister (Malone) goes to the Mount Saviour Convent in Scotland to find out what really happened to her brother, with the help of Father Romero (Huston). There, she soon uncovers murder, sacrilege and a disturbing truth about her own shadowy past that brings long-buried trauma to the surface.
AGC International, the international sales and distribution arm of AGC Studios, is handling worldwide sales.
Christopher Smith is directing the project from a script he co-wrote with Laurie Cook. Meanwhile, Xavier Marchand...
- 10/6/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Slate includes Advantages Of Travelling By Train, Below.
Montreal-based Seville International arrives at Efm with a packed sales slate led by new additions The Last Right, 14 Days, 12 Nights and Mafia Inc.
Comedy drama The Last Right shooting now in Ireland stars Michiel Huisman, Niamh Algar, Samuel Bottomley, Colm Meaney, Brian Cox, Jim Norton in the tale of a reluctant stranger tasked with driving a corpse across Ireland for a burial, who in the process evades the police, finds love, and fixes family relations. Aoife Crehan directs and Pippa Cross, Paul Donovan and Casey Herbert serve as producers.
Xavier Dolan regular...
Montreal-based Seville International arrives at Efm with a packed sales slate led by new additions The Last Right, 14 Days, 12 Nights and Mafia Inc.
Comedy drama The Last Right shooting now in Ireland stars Michiel Huisman, Niamh Algar, Samuel Bottomley, Colm Meaney, Brian Cox, Jim Norton in the tale of a reluctant stranger tasked with driving a corpse across Ireland for a burial, who in the process evades the police, finds love, and fixes family relations. Aoife Crehan directs and Pippa Cross, Paul Donovan and Casey Herbert serve as producers.
Xavier Dolan regular...
- 2/7/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Film London, global film streaming platform We Are Colony and Edge Hill University have announced the latest phase of an innovative research project which explores ways to capitalize on digital film releases, empower filmmakers and satisfy audiences’ appetite for exclusive content. Don't you wish you were British so you could partake in this project with your film?
Made possible by the Digital R&D fund for the Arts, the project examines the rapidly-evolving world of video on demand, and how the We Are Colony platform can engage fans who are keen to unlock exciting additional content such as deleted scenes, interviews, scripts and trailers. The seven titles selected for the year-long research project are the critically-acclaimed "Appropriate Behavior," Benedict Cumberbatch road movie "Third Star," feted Alternative Miss World documentary "The British Guide To Showing Off," Agyness Deyn’s breakout performance in "Electricity," uncompromising British drama "We Are Monster," high-concept thriller "Containment," and award-winning short film "Some Candid Observations on the Eve of the End of the World."
Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive of Film London and the British Film Commission , said: “Film London exists to help connect ideas, finance and talent at every stage of the filmmaking process, so a project which helps our industry capitalize on new technologies while exploring innovative ways to engage audiences is a perfect fit for us. By bringing together industry nous, entrepreneurial instincts and academic excellence this partnership is proving to be extremely exciting, and I’m looking forward to see how it develops and benefits the seven films we have selected.”
Sarah Tierney, founder of We Are Colony, comments: “We are pleased to be working with a group of forward-thinking and innovative producers, distributors and sales agents, keen to interrogate the potential of new digital models to engage an audience early and through additional content. In addition, with content being delivered to registered account holders in over 100 countries, We Are Colony is looking forward to sharing data from the beta launch, and the results of a significant user survey looking at viewing behaviors and attitudes to content.”
Working with a range of budgets and varying international appeal, the slate aims to reflect the reality of independent production in the UK. As Leeshon Alexander, writer, producer and star of "We Are Monster," comments: “'We Are Monster' is a truly independent film. As such, we feel it’s not only important to be a part of such a study, but a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a progressive screen agency such as Film London and a sector innovator such as We Are Colony.”
Cecilia Frugiuele of Parkville Pictures, producer of "Appropriate Behavior" and short film "Some Candid Observations on the Eve of the End of the World" also comments: “The international reach of the platform is also a way for producers and Sales Agents to be in control of their film’s destiny offering new ways to exploit a title without a traditional distributor.”
Core to We Are Colony’s unique place in the VOD market is the release of ‘special edition bundles,' releasing quality films with a range of (often exclusive) additional and behind-the-scenes content. Franki Goodwin of Western Edge Pictures, who produced "Third Star," adds: “For us, the opportunity to partner with We Are Colony to bring additional content to our fans, and in turn to support a fantastic new VOD platform, was a no-brainer. This is a huge opportunity for film makers to offer their audiences more than just a movie.”
In addition, the platform works hands-on with licensors in a marketing role, delivering content and creative, plus organic and paid marketing. Cecilia Frugiuele states: “We Are Colony is an empowering tool for filmmakers. It encourages them to think of audience engagement earlier in production, helping them shape their future distribution strategy.”
Lastly, as part of the research phase, the We Are Colony platform will be trialing new windows, including an innovative pre-sale model where users pay early in exchange for instant fulfillment on extra content, ahead of general release. One title currently in pre-sales in the UK is Containment, and producer Christine Hartland states: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with We Are Colony for the release of 'Containment.' We will be able to offer audiences a deeper experience of the film and a chance to engage in its world in innovative ways. As independent filmmakers we’re very aware of the crowded marketplace for indie British thrillers, and are excited about the possibilities of offering our audience more than just a conventional cinema experience. By connecting with audiences early and building their investment in the film, we intend to build a fanbase even ahead of release”.
The report, lead by Prof. Philip Drake of Edge Hill University and researcher Michael Franklin, co-authored by the project partners, is due to release in Q4 2015.
About the seven films selected for the project:
"Appropriate Behavior," the sexually-frank romantic comedy written, directed and starring Desiree Akhavan ("Girls"), produced by Cecilia Frugiuele, nominated in the Independent Spirit Awards 2014. The film was licensed from Peccadillo Pictures (UK), Gravitas Ventures (North America) and Transmission Films (Australia and New Zealand).
"The British Guide To Showing Off," the critically-acclaimed documentary which pays homage to the eccentric universe of the Alternative Miss World Show, directed by Jes Benstock and produced by Dorigen Hammond.
"Third Star," the critically-acclaimed British road movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch ("The Imitation Game," "Sherlock"), Tom Burke ( The Musketeers"), Jj Feild ("Captain America"), Adam Robertson and Hugh Bonneville ("Downton Abbey"), re-released internationally through the We Are Colony platform. The film was licensed from Independent Film Sales.
"Electricity," the startling 'Alice in Wonderland' tale with a breakout performance by Agyness Deyn, directed by Bryn Higgins and produced by Clare Duggan. Licensed from Soda Pictures (UK).
"We Are Monster," the critically-acclaimed, uncompromising British drama written, produced and starring Leeshon Alexander, directed by Antony Petrou, with producers including Noel Clarke ("Adulthood, Kidulthood"). The film was licensed from Metrodome Distribution (UK).
"Containment," the high-concept British thriller with an ensemble cast including Lee Ross ("The English Patient," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes") and Louise Brealey ("Sherlock"), directed by Neil Mcenery-West and produced by Christine Hartland, Casey Herbert and Pete Smyth. The film was licensed by Vision Films (international sales).
And "Some Candid Observations on the Eve of the End of the World," the award-winning short film starring Theo Barklem-Biggs ("KIngsman: The Secret Service," "The Inbetweeners Movie") and Adrian Scarborough ("The King’s Speech," "Les Misérables").
For more information visit Here...
Made possible by the Digital R&D fund for the Arts, the project examines the rapidly-evolving world of video on demand, and how the We Are Colony platform can engage fans who are keen to unlock exciting additional content such as deleted scenes, interviews, scripts and trailers. The seven titles selected for the year-long research project are the critically-acclaimed "Appropriate Behavior," Benedict Cumberbatch road movie "Third Star," feted Alternative Miss World documentary "The British Guide To Showing Off," Agyness Deyn’s breakout performance in "Electricity," uncompromising British drama "We Are Monster," high-concept thriller "Containment," and award-winning short film "Some Candid Observations on the Eve of the End of the World."
Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive of Film London and the British Film Commission , said: “Film London exists to help connect ideas, finance and talent at every stage of the filmmaking process, so a project which helps our industry capitalize on new technologies while exploring innovative ways to engage audiences is a perfect fit for us. By bringing together industry nous, entrepreneurial instincts and academic excellence this partnership is proving to be extremely exciting, and I’m looking forward to see how it develops and benefits the seven films we have selected.”
Sarah Tierney, founder of We Are Colony, comments: “We are pleased to be working with a group of forward-thinking and innovative producers, distributors and sales agents, keen to interrogate the potential of new digital models to engage an audience early and through additional content. In addition, with content being delivered to registered account holders in over 100 countries, We Are Colony is looking forward to sharing data from the beta launch, and the results of a significant user survey looking at viewing behaviors and attitudes to content.”
Working with a range of budgets and varying international appeal, the slate aims to reflect the reality of independent production in the UK. As Leeshon Alexander, writer, producer and star of "We Are Monster," comments: “'We Are Monster' is a truly independent film. As such, we feel it’s not only important to be a part of such a study, but a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a progressive screen agency such as Film London and a sector innovator such as We Are Colony.”
Cecilia Frugiuele of Parkville Pictures, producer of "Appropriate Behavior" and short film "Some Candid Observations on the Eve of the End of the World" also comments: “The international reach of the platform is also a way for producers and Sales Agents to be in control of their film’s destiny offering new ways to exploit a title without a traditional distributor.”
Core to We Are Colony’s unique place in the VOD market is the release of ‘special edition bundles,' releasing quality films with a range of (often exclusive) additional and behind-the-scenes content. Franki Goodwin of Western Edge Pictures, who produced "Third Star," adds: “For us, the opportunity to partner with We Are Colony to bring additional content to our fans, and in turn to support a fantastic new VOD platform, was a no-brainer. This is a huge opportunity for film makers to offer their audiences more than just a movie.”
In addition, the platform works hands-on with licensors in a marketing role, delivering content and creative, plus organic and paid marketing. Cecilia Frugiuele states: “We Are Colony is an empowering tool for filmmakers. It encourages them to think of audience engagement earlier in production, helping them shape their future distribution strategy.”
Lastly, as part of the research phase, the We Are Colony platform will be trialing new windows, including an innovative pre-sale model where users pay early in exchange for instant fulfillment on extra content, ahead of general release. One title currently in pre-sales in the UK is Containment, and producer Christine Hartland states: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with We Are Colony for the release of 'Containment.' We will be able to offer audiences a deeper experience of the film and a chance to engage in its world in innovative ways. As independent filmmakers we’re very aware of the crowded marketplace for indie British thrillers, and are excited about the possibilities of offering our audience more than just a conventional cinema experience. By connecting with audiences early and building their investment in the film, we intend to build a fanbase even ahead of release”.
The report, lead by Prof. Philip Drake of Edge Hill University and researcher Michael Franklin, co-authored by the project partners, is due to release in Q4 2015.
About the seven films selected for the project:
"Appropriate Behavior," the sexually-frank romantic comedy written, directed and starring Desiree Akhavan ("Girls"), produced by Cecilia Frugiuele, nominated in the Independent Spirit Awards 2014. The film was licensed from Peccadillo Pictures (UK), Gravitas Ventures (North America) and Transmission Films (Australia and New Zealand).
"The British Guide To Showing Off," the critically-acclaimed documentary which pays homage to the eccentric universe of the Alternative Miss World Show, directed by Jes Benstock and produced by Dorigen Hammond.
"Third Star," the critically-acclaimed British road movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch ("The Imitation Game," "Sherlock"), Tom Burke ( The Musketeers"), Jj Feild ("Captain America"), Adam Robertson and Hugh Bonneville ("Downton Abbey"), re-released internationally through the We Are Colony platform. The film was licensed from Independent Film Sales.
"Electricity," the startling 'Alice in Wonderland' tale with a breakout performance by Agyness Deyn, directed by Bryn Higgins and produced by Clare Duggan. Licensed from Soda Pictures (UK).
"We Are Monster," the critically-acclaimed, uncompromising British drama written, produced and starring Leeshon Alexander, directed by Antony Petrou, with producers including Noel Clarke ("Adulthood, Kidulthood"). The film was licensed from Metrodome Distribution (UK).
"Containment," the high-concept British thriller with an ensemble cast including Lee Ross ("The English Patient," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes") and Louise Brealey ("Sherlock"), directed by Neil Mcenery-West and produced by Christine Hartland, Casey Herbert and Pete Smyth. The film was licensed by Vision Films (international sales).
And "Some Candid Observations on the Eve of the End of the World," the award-winning short film starring Theo Barklem-Biggs ("KIngsman: The Secret Service," "The Inbetweeners Movie") and Adrian Scarborough ("The King’s Speech," "Les Misérables").
For more information visit Here...
- 8/25/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Exclusive: Us sales outfit boards rights to UK thriller.
Vision Films has boarded rights to UK thriller Containment, the debut feature from London-based director Neil Mcenery West.
Lee Ross, Louise Brealey, Sheila Reid, Andrew Leung and rising theatre stars Pippa Nixon and Andrew Postlethwaite star in the story of an artist who wakes one morning to discover that the doors and windows of his apartment have been sealed shut with sinister figures lurking outside and a killer virus from within.
The deal was brokered between Lise Romanoff at Vision Films and Simon Sole at Bandoola Productions, the financing and production outfit behind the film.
Producers are Christine Hartland of Patchwork Productions and Casey Herbert and Pete Smyth of Bright Cold Day Films.
Vision Films’ managing director and CEO Lise Romanoff said: “This is a film about ordinary people like us, people who think they’re at a distance from a world pandemic crisis. It’s a film...
Vision Films has boarded rights to UK thriller Containment, the debut feature from London-based director Neil Mcenery West.
Lee Ross, Louise Brealey, Sheila Reid, Andrew Leung and rising theatre stars Pippa Nixon and Andrew Postlethwaite star in the story of an artist who wakes one morning to discover that the doors and windows of his apartment have been sealed shut with sinister figures lurking outside and a killer virus from within.
The deal was brokered between Lise Romanoff at Vision Films and Simon Sole at Bandoola Productions, the financing and production outfit behind the film.
Producers are Christine Hartland of Patchwork Productions and Casey Herbert and Pete Smyth of Bright Cold Day Films.
Vision Films’ managing director and CEO Lise Romanoff said: “This is a film about ordinary people like us, people who think they’re at a distance from a world pandemic crisis. It’s a film...
- 5/15/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
A couple months back we reported that production was getting ready to begin on a new thriller titled Containment, and today we've gotten word that filming is indeed under way. Read on for the latest!
Screen Daily reports that the sci-fi flick's shoot has just kicked off over in the British city of Southampton. The script was written by David Lemon, and the film marks the feature debut of Neil West.
Containment tells the tale of an artist who wakes one morning to discover that the doors and windows of his apartment have been sealed shut.
Other cast members include Lee Ross, Sheila Reid, Andrew Leung, Gabriel Senior, William Postlethwaite, Louise Brealey, and Pippa Nixon.
The low-budget film is financed by Bandoola Productions, a new finance vehicle set up by entrepreneur Simon Sole. It's produced by Casey Herbert and Pete Smyth’s Bright Cold Day Films and Christine Hartland’s Patchwork Productions.
Screen Daily reports that the sci-fi flick's shoot has just kicked off over in the British city of Southampton. The script was written by David Lemon, and the film marks the feature debut of Neil West.
Containment tells the tale of an artist who wakes one morning to discover that the doors and windows of his apartment have been sealed shut.
Other cast members include Lee Ross, Sheila Reid, Andrew Leung, Gabriel Senior, William Postlethwaite, Louise Brealey, and Pippa Nixon.
The low-budget film is financed by Bandoola Productions, a new finance vehicle set up by entrepreneur Simon Sole. It's produced by Casey Herbert and Pete Smyth’s Bright Cold Day Films and Christine Hartland’s Patchwork Productions.
- 4/14/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
Exclusive: Bright Cold Day Films/Patchwork Productions feature begins in Southampton.
UK thriller Containment, the feature debut of Bifa-winning producer Casey Herbert and fellow Nfts graduate Pete Smyth, is underway in Southampton.
The Bright Cold Day Films duo is producing the thriller - about neighbours who wake one morning to find they have been sealed inside their apartments - with Patchwork Productions’ Christine Hartland (Wmd).
Cast includes Lee Ross, Sheila Reid, Andrew Leung, Gabriel Senior, William Postlethwaite, Louise Brealey and Pippa Nixon.
Neil West, director of short Undertow, makes his feature debut on the script from David Lemon (Faintheart).
The low-budget film is financed by Bandoola Productions, a new finance vehicle set up by entrepreneur Simon Sole.
Herbert won a 2012 Bifa for short Volume [pictured]. The duo’s current slate includes Heists, a 13-part television series in development with Norwegian television network TV2, and the debut feature of Screen Star of Tomorrow Mahalia Belo, which is in development...
UK thriller Containment, the feature debut of Bifa-winning producer Casey Herbert and fellow Nfts graduate Pete Smyth, is underway in Southampton.
The Bright Cold Day Films duo is producing the thriller - about neighbours who wake one morning to find they have been sealed inside their apartments - with Patchwork Productions’ Christine Hartland (Wmd).
Cast includes Lee Ross, Sheila Reid, Andrew Leung, Gabriel Senior, William Postlethwaite, Louise Brealey and Pippa Nixon.
Neil West, director of short Undertow, makes his feature debut on the script from David Lemon (Faintheart).
The low-budget film is financed by Bandoola Productions, a new finance vehicle set up by entrepreneur Simon Sole.
Herbert won a 2012 Bifa for short Volume [pictured]. The duo’s current slate includes Heists, a 13-part television series in development with Norwegian television network TV2, and the debut feature of Screen Star of Tomorrow Mahalia Belo, which is in development...
- 4/14/2014
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
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