Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu and Djimon Hounsou have been cast to star in the upcoming deep-sea thriller ‘Last Breath.’
Based on the 2019 documentary, the story is about a commercial diver who was stranded on the bottom of the North Sea with only five minutes of oxygen and no chance of rescue for over 35 minutes. The project is said to have elements of ‘Apollo 13’ and ‘The Perfect Storm.’
Alex Parkinson, the co-director of the documentary, will helm the project from a screenplay by Mitchell Lafortune. Paul Brooks, David Brooks, Stewart le Maréchal, Al Morrow, Anna Mohr-Pietsch and Jeremy Plager will produce the film.
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Harrelson most recently starred in “’Venom: Let There Be Carnage.’ He’ll also be seen in ‘Man From Toronto’ with Kevin Hart.
Having led Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’, Liu...
Based on the 2019 documentary, the story is about a commercial diver who was stranded on the bottom of the North Sea with only five minutes of oxygen and no chance of rescue for over 35 minutes. The project is said to have elements of ‘Apollo 13’ and ‘The Perfect Storm.’
Alex Parkinson, the co-director of the documentary, will helm the project from a screenplay by Mitchell Lafortune. Paul Brooks, David Brooks, Stewart le Maréchal, Al Morrow, Anna Mohr-Pietsch and Jeremy Plager will produce the film.
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Harrelson most recently starred in “’Venom: Let There Be Carnage.’ He’ll also be seen in ‘Man From Toronto’ with Kevin Hart.
Having led Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’, Liu...
- 5/9/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu and Djimon Hounsou are attached to star in “Last Breath,” a deep-sea diving thriller that’s based on a 2019 documentary of the same name.
Alex Parkinson co-directed with Richard de Costa the 2019 film “Last Breath” about a commercial diver who was stranded on the bottom of the North Sea with only five minutes of oxygen and no chance of rescue for over 35 minutes. Parkinson will direct the narrative feature based on his documentary. Mitchell Lafortune wrote the screenplay.
“Last Breath” will be presented to buyers at this month’s Cannes Film Market, with CAA Media Finance representing domestic sales rights, while FilmNation Entertainment will represent international sales.
Producers on the film include Paul Brooks, David Brooks, Stewart le Maréchal, Al Morrow, Anna Mohr-Pietsch and Jeremy Plager.
Harrelson most recently starred in “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” and will be on hand at Cannes for the premiere...
Alex Parkinson co-directed with Richard de Costa the 2019 film “Last Breath” about a commercial diver who was stranded on the bottom of the North Sea with only five minutes of oxygen and no chance of rescue for over 35 minutes. Parkinson will direct the narrative feature based on his documentary. Mitchell Lafortune wrote the screenplay.
“Last Breath” will be presented to buyers at this month’s Cannes Film Market, with CAA Media Finance representing domestic sales rights, while FilmNation Entertainment will represent international sales.
Producers on the film include Paul Brooks, David Brooks, Stewart le Maréchal, Al Morrow, Anna Mohr-Pietsch and Jeremy Plager.
Harrelson most recently starred in “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” and will be on hand at Cannes for the premiere...
- 5/6/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: In what is sure to be one of the hot packages of the upcoming Cannes Market, Woody Harrelson, Shang-Chi’s Simu Liu and Djimon Honsou are set to star in Last Breath, a fact-based narrative thriller that will be directed by Alex Parkinson. He co-directed with Richard da Costa the 2019 documentary of the same title that informs the film.
Last Breath has elements of Apollo 13 and The Perfect Storm, in the life saving ingenuity that is the only chance of keeping an impossible rescue situation in harsh elements from turning tragic. The premise: a diver is stranded on bottom of the North Sea, and when his umbilical cord snaps because of rough seas and an equipment mishap on the ship above, he is left with only five minutes of oxygen, in total darkness and freezing water, with no chance of rescue for at least thirty minutes. Mitchell Lafortune wrote the script,...
Last Breath has elements of Apollo 13 and The Perfect Storm, in the life saving ingenuity that is the only chance of keeping an impossible rescue situation in harsh elements from turning tragic. The premise: a diver is stranded on bottom of the North Sea, and when his umbilical cord snaps because of rough seas and an equipment mishap on the ship above, he is left with only five minutes of oxygen, in total darkness and freezing water, with no chance of rescue for at least thirty minutes. Mitchell Lafortune wrote the script,...
- 5/6/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Gravitas Ventures will release Chasing Wonders theatrically and on-demand in the US as part of a new distribution deal.
Arclight Films announced it had reached an agreement for the film to be screened in North America, having secured worldwide distribution rights last September.
Scripted by Judy Morris, Chasing Wonders was shot over five years across Australia and Spain and with a cast that includes Paz Vega, Edward James Olmos, Quim Gutierrez, Carmen Maura, Antonio de la Torre, Jessica Marais and newcomer Michael Crisafulli as the lead.
The story follows 12-year-old Savino, who takes off on the adventure to find the magical Emu Plains after being encouraged by his maternal grandfather to live a life of hope and possibility. His journey leads him to the heart of the human condition – learning to understand our parents’ past but not to be defined by it.
Anna Vincent, Stewart Le Marechal, Anna Mohr-Pietsch, Hilton Nathanson,...
Arclight Films announced it had reached an agreement for the film to be screened in North America, having secured worldwide distribution rights last September.
Scripted by Judy Morris, Chasing Wonders was shot over five years across Australia and Spain and with a cast that includes Paz Vega, Edward James Olmos, Quim Gutierrez, Carmen Maura, Antonio de la Torre, Jessica Marais and newcomer Michael Crisafulli as the lead.
The story follows 12-year-old Savino, who takes off on the adventure to find the magical Emu Plains after being encouraged by his maternal grandfather to live a life of hope and possibility. His journey leads him to the heart of the human condition – learning to understand our parents’ past but not to be defined by it.
Anna Vincent, Stewart Le Marechal, Anna Mohr-Pietsch, Hilton Nathanson,...
- 3/22/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Arclight Films’ Chasing Wonders has locked North American distribution with Gravitas on its coming of age film, Chasing Wonders directed by Paul Meins. A theatrical and on-demand release is scheduled for June 4. Arclight is handling global sales for the pic.
Set in the lush wine country landscapes of Australia and Spain, the heart-warming tale follows 12-year-old Savino, who, encouraged by his maternal grandfather to live a life of hope and possibility, takes off on the adventure of a lifetime to find the magical Emu Plains. His journey leads him to the heart of the human condition – learning to understand our parents’ past but not to be defined by it.
The pic stars Paz Vega, Oscar nominee Edward James Olmos, Quim Gutierrez, Carmen Maura, Goya award-winner Antonio de la Torre, Australia’s Jessica Marais, and making his feature film debut, Michael Crisafulli as Savino.
Australian award-winning screenwriter Judy Morris wrote the screenplay, which was shot over a five-year period.
Chasing Wonders made its World Premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival last year and has been selected for the Gold Coast Film Festival, where it will screen on April 18 and 22.
“Chasing Wonders is an uplifting story of familial love and loss and a powerful exploration of the path to understanding and acceptance. This heartwarming film with top international stars and spectacular landscapes is exactly what audiences yearn for. We are thrilled to have our longtime trusted partners at Gravitas Ventures bringing the film to North American audiences and are certain that their team will make this beautiful film shine bright,” said Arclight Films Chairman Gary Hamilton.
“With an ensemble that includes veteran screen icons alongside exciting new talent, the filmmakers craft an inspiring coming of age story on a canvas of breathtaking vistas across multiple continents. We look forward to North American audiences taking the journey,” said Tony Piantedosi, VP of Acquisitions at Gravitas Ventures.
Hianlo Films presents Chasing Wonders in association with the South Australian Film Corporation, a Met Film and Sla Films production. Anna Vincent (I Am Mother), Stewart Le Marechal (Swimming With Men), Anna Mohr-Pietsch (Swimming With Men), Hilton Nathanson, and Louise Nathanson are producers. Jonny Persey (The Mercy) and Timothy White are EPs.
Set in the lush wine country landscapes of Australia and Spain, the heart-warming tale follows 12-year-old Savino, who, encouraged by his maternal grandfather to live a life of hope and possibility, takes off on the adventure of a lifetime to find the magical Emu Plains. His journey leads him to the heart of the human condition – learning to understand our parents’ past but not to be defined by it.
The pic stars Paz Vega, Oscar nominee Edward James Olmos, Quim Gutierrez, Carmen Maura, Goya award-winner Antonio de la Torre, Australia’s Jessica Marais, and making his feature film debut, Michael Crisafulli as Savino.
Australian award-winning screenwriter Judy Morris wrote the screenplay, which was shot over a five-year period.
Chasing Wonders made its World Premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival last year and has been selected for the Gold Coast Film Festival, where it will screen on April 18 and 22.
“Chasing Wonders is an uplifting story of familial love and loss and a powerful exploration of the path to understanding and acceptance. This heartwarming film with top international stars and spectacular landscapes is exactly what audiences yearn for. We are thrilled to have our longtime trusted partners at Gravitas Ventures bringing the film to North American audiences and are certain that their team will make this beautiful film shine bright,” said Arclight Films Chairman Gary Hamilton.
“With an ensemble that includes veteran screen icons alongside exciting new talent, the filmmakers craft an inspiring coming of age story on a canvas of breathtaking vistas across multiple continents. We look forward to North American audiences taking the journey,” said Tony Piantedosi, VP of Acquisitions at Gravitas Ventures.
Hianlo Films presents Chasing Wonders in association with the South Australian Film Corporation, a Met Film and Sla Films production. Anna Vincent (I Am Mother), Stewart Le Marechal (Swimming With Men), Anna Mohr-Pietsch (Swimming With Men), Hilton Nathanson, and Louise Nathanson are producers. Jonny Persey (The Mercy) and Timothy White are EPs.
- 3/22/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Arclight handles worldwide sales.
Arclight Films has licensed North American rights on Paz Vega coming-of-age drama Chasing Wonders to Gravitas Ventures, which has set a June 4 theatrical and on-demand release.
The story takes place in the wine country of Australia and Spain and centres on a 12-year-old boy who sets off on an adventure to find the magical Emu Plains.
Edward James Olmos, Carmen Maura, Antonio de la Torre, Quim Gutierrez, Jessica Marais and newcomer Michael Crisafulli round out the key cast.
Paul Meins directed and Australian award-winning screenwriter Judy Morris wrote the screenplay. The film premiered at Adelaide Film...
Arclight Films has licensed North American rights on Paz Vega coming-of-age drama Chasing Wonders to Gravitas Ventures, which has set a June 4 theatrical and on-demand release.
The story takes place in the wine country of Australia and Spain and centres on a 12-year-old boy who sets off on an adventure to find the magical Emu Plains.
Edward James Olmos, Carmen Maura, Antonio de la Torre, Quim Gutierrez, Jessica Marais and newcomer Michael Crisafulli round out the key cast.
Paul Meins directed and Australian award-winning screenwriter Judy Morris wrote the screenplay. The film premiered at Adelaide Film...
- 3/22/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: UK sales company Parkland Pictures is at the virtual EFM with Paul Morrison rom-com drama 23 Walks, which has been picked up for North America by Vertical Entertainment.
Pic stars Dave Johns from Palme d’Or winner I, Daniel Blake and Secrets & Lies and Olivier Award-winner Alison Steadman. The actors play Dave and Fern, two strangers, who have both been bruised by events in their past. They meet walking their dogs in a North London park, and over the course of twenty-three walks together romance begins to blossom. But Dave and Fern haven’t been completely honest with one another and their future together may be threatened by the secrets they have withheld.
The film was produced by Anna Mohr-Pietsch and Stewart le Maréchal from MetFilm Production and Maggie Monteith’s Northern Stories.
Previously reported pacts include UK (Parkland Entertainment), Airlines (Aardwolf), Australia and New Zealand (Rialto), Costa...
Pic stars Dave Johns from Palme d’Or winner I, Daniel Blake and Secrets & Lies and Olivier Award-winner Alison Steadman. The actors play Dave and Fern, two strangers, who have both been bruised by events in their past. They meet walking their dogs in a North London park, and over the course of twenty-three walks together romance begins to blossom. But Dave and Fern haven’t been completely honest with one another and their future together may be threatened by the secrets they have withheld.
The film was produced by Anna Mohr-Pietsch and Stewart le Maréchal from MetFilm Production and Maggie Monteith’s Northern Stories.
Previously reported pacts include UK (Parkland Entertainment), Airlines (Aardwolf), Australia and New Zealand (Rialto), Costa...
- 3/5/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Chasing Wonders’ (Photo: Sam Oster).
Arclight Films has taken the worldwide distribution rights to coming-of-age film Chasing Wonders, produced by South Australia’s Sla Films and the UK’s Met Film, launching sales at the virtual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this week.
Scripted by Judy Morris, the film was shot over five years across Australia and Spain and with a cast that includes Paz Vega, Edward James Olmos, Quim Gutierrez, Carmen Maura, Antonio de la Torre, Jessica Marais and newcomer Michael Crisafulli as the lead.
Due to make its world premiere at October’s Adelaide Film Festival, Chasing Wonders follows a 12 year old, whose sense of adventure and imagination runs wild, fueled by his maternal grandfather’s (Olmos) encouragement to journey to the magical Emu Plains. Against his father’s wishes, Savino takes off on an adventure of a lifetime and discovers that learning about life and living life are two very different things.
Arclight Films has taken the worldwide distribution rights to coming-of-age film Chasing Wonders, produced by South Australia’s Sla Films and the UK’s Met Film, launching sales at the virtual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this week.
Scripted by Judy Morris, the film was shot over five years across Australia and Spain and with a cast that includes Paz Vega, Edward James Olmos, Quim Gutierrez, Carmen Maura, Antonio de la Torre, Jessica Marais and newcomer Michael Crisafulli as the lead.
Due to make its world premiere at October’s Adelaide Film Festival, Chasing Wonders follows a 12 year old, whose sense of adventure and imagination runs wild, fueled by his maternal grandfather’s (Olmos) encouragement to journey to the magical Emu Plains. Against his father’s wishes, Savino takes off on an adventure of a lifetime and discovers that learning about life and living life are two very different things.
- 9/3/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
Film scheduled to premiere at Adelaide Film Festival on October 23.
Arclight Films has boarded worldwide sales rights to the ensemble coming-of-age drama Chasing Wonders led by Paz Vega and will launch sales during Toronto International Film Festival.
The key cast includes Edward James Olmos, Quim Gutierrez, Carmen Maura, Antonio de la Torre, Jessica Marais, and newcomer Michael Crisafulli.
Australian screenwriter Judy Morris wrote the screenplay about a 12-year-old only child who defies his father’s wishes and takes off on the adventure of a lifetime to find the magical Emu Plains. Debutant Hilton Nathanson directs.
Anna Vincent (I Am Mother...
Arclight Films has boarded worldwide sales rights to the ensemble coming-of-age drama Chasing Wonders led by Paz Vega and will launch sales during Toronto International Film Festival.
The key cast includes Edward James Olmos, Quim Gutierrez, Carmen Maura, Antonio de la Torre, Jessica Marais, and newcomer Michael Crisafulli.
Australian screenwriter Judy Morris wrote the screenplay about a 12-year-old only child who defies his father’s wishes and takes off on the adventure of a lifetime to find the magical Emu Plains. Debutant Hilton Nathanson directs.
Anna Vincent (I Am Mother...
- 9/2/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Germany, Spain, Scandinavia deals join earlier UK announcement.
UK sales company Parkland Pictures has sealed multiple international deals on Paul Morrison’s romantic comedy-drama 23 Walks.
The film has sold to Australia and New Zealand (Rialto); Germany (Weltkino); Spain (Caramel); Middle East (Falcon Films); Slovenia (TV Slovenia); Scandinavia (Nightvisions); and Turkey (Siyah Beyaz Film).
Parkland’s distribution arm Parkland Entertainment will release the title theatrically in the UK and Ireland on September 25, after its initial release date was delayed by the Covid-19 shutdown.
The film stars Dave Johns, whose break out film was Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake, and Mike Leigh regular Alison Steadman,...
UK sales company Parkland Pictures has sealed multiple international deals on Paul Morrison’s romantic comedy-drama 23 Walks.
The film has sold to Australia and New Zealand (Rialto); Germany (Weltkino); Spain (Caramel); Middle East (Falcon Films); Slovenia (TV Slovenia); Scandinavia (Nightvisions); and Turkey (Siyah Beyaz Film).
Parkland’s distribution arm Parkland Entertainment will release the title theatrically in the UK and Ireland on September 25, after its initial release date was delayed by the Covid-19 shutdown.
The film stars Dave Johns, whose break out film was Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake, and Mike Leigh regular Alison Steadman,...
- 9/2/2020
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
23 Walks is directed by Paul Morrison, Oscar-nominated for his debut feature Solomon & Gaenor.
UK outfit Parkland has struck a double deal on romantic drama 23 Walks, starring Alison Steadman and Dave Johns.
Distributor Parkland Entertainment will release the film in the UK and Ireland, while Parkland Pictures will look after the international sales for the rest of the world.
23 Walks is directed by Paul Morrison, Oscar-nominated for his debut feature Solomon & Gaenor, and whose other credits include Little Ashes and Wondrous Oblivion.
For Parkland, the deal was negotiated by Tom Stewart and Andrew Brown. For the production, the deal...
UK outfit Parkland has struck a double deal on romantic drama 23 Walks, starring Alison Steadman and Dave Johns.
Distributor Parkland Entertainment will release the film in the UK and Ireland, while Parkland Pictures will look after the international sales for the rest of the world.
23 Walks is directed by Paul Morrison, Oscar-nominated for his debut feature Solomon & Gaenor, and whose other credits include Little Ashes and Wondrous Oblivion.
For Parkland, the deal was negotiated by Tom Stewart and Andrew Brown. For the production, the deal...
- 2/21/2020
- by 57¦Geoffrey Macnab¦41¦
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: I, Daniel Blake star Dave Johns and Life Is Sweet and Gavin & Stacey star Alison Steadman are starring in UK grey-pound comedy-drama 23 Walks, from the producers of Swimming With Men and Carol Morley’s Out Of Blue.
The film marks a return to the director’s chair after more than a decade for Wondrous Oblivion and Little Ashes director Paul Morrison, whose 2000 drama Solomon & Gaenor was Oscar-nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. Morrison has also written the script. Above is a first look.
23 Walks follows pensioners Dave and Fern, two strangers who meet walking their dogs in a North London park. Over the course of twenty-three walks together romance begins to blossom but the two also hide secrets which could derail their newfound love.
Pic is currently in the middle of a production hiatus as it waits for spring to shoot the scheduled second block of principle photography. The...
The film marks a return to the director’s chair after more than a decade for Wondrous Oblivion and Little Ashes director Paul Morrison, whose 2000 drama Solomon & Gaenor was Oscar-nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. Morrison has also written the script. Above is a first look.
23 Walks follows pensioners Dave and Fern, two strangers who meet walking their dogs in a North London park. Over the course of twenty-three walks together romance begins to blossom but the two also hide secrets which could derail their newfound love.
Pic is currently in the middle of a production hiatus as it waits for spring to shoot the scheduled second block of principle photography. The...
- 2/1/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
IFC Films has acquired U.S. rights to Swimming With Men, the Oliver Parker-directed comedy starring Rob Brydon, who plays an accountant who seeks to win back his wife and stumbles upon a surprising solution in the form of a male synchronized swim team. A December 2018 theatrical release is in the works.
The pic, adapted by Aschlin Ditta based on the documentary Men Who Swim, Eric (Brydon) believes he can win back his wife Heather (Jane Horrocks) by diving into the world of male synchronized swimming. Joining his local team, he finds a surprising brotherhood in this motley crew as they train for the world championships in Milan. Rupert Graves, Adeel Akhtar, Jim Carter, Thomas Turgoose, Daniel Mays and Charlotte Riley co-star.
MetFilm Production’s Stewart le Maréchal and Anna Mohr-Pietsch produced with Dignity Film Finance’s Maggie Monteith. HanWay Films’ Gabrielle Stewart and IFC’s Arianna Bocco negotiated the deal.
The pic, adapted by Aschlin Ditta based on the documentary Men Who Swim, Eric (Brydon) believes he can win back his wife Heather (Jane Horrocks) by diving into the world of male synchronized swimming. Joining his local team, he finds a surprising brotherhood in this motley crew as they train for the world championships in Milan. Rupert Graves, Adeel Akhtar, Jim Carter, Thomas Turgoose, Daniel Mays and Charlotte Riley co-star.
MetFilm Production’s Stewart le Maréchal and Anna Mohr-Pietsch produced with Dignity Film Finance’s Maggie Monteith. HanWay Films’ Gabrielle Stewart and IFC’s Arianna Bocco negotiated the deal.
- 8/20/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
HanWay scores deal on Oliver Parker’s feature.
Swimming With Men, the Rob Brydon-starring synchronised swimming comedy, has been picked up for Us distribution by IFC Films.
Directed by Oliver Parker, the film follows a man who believes he can win back his wife by diving into the world of male synchronised swimming. Joining his local team, he finds an unlikely brotherhood in his fellow swimmers as they train for the world championships in Milan.
HanWay Films handles sales on the title and struck the deal with IFC. The film premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and had...
Swimming With Men, the Rob Brydon-starring synchronised swimming comedy, has been picked up for Us distribution by IFC Films.
Directed by Oliver Parker, the film follows a man who believes he can win back his wife by diving into the world of male synchronised swimming. Joining his local team, he finds an unlikely brotherhood in his fellow swimmers as they train for the world championships in Milan.
HanWay Films handles sales on the title and struck the deal with IFC. The film premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and had...
- 8/20/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
The red carpet of Swimming with Men was teeming with British Comedy talent last night as all round legend (and co-star of The Trip with Steve Coogan) Rob Brydon spoke to us at the premiere of the synchronised swimming comedy. He was joined by Charlotte Riley, Sherlock’s Rupert Graves, This is England’s Thomas Turgoose, Downton Abbey’s Jim Carter and other cast members who shared some funny moments from the film during the interviews, as well as some thoughts on the recent England v Colombia win in the World Cup.
Also attending the premiere were Robert Daws, Spike White, Christian Rubeck and producers Anna Mohr-Pietsch and Stewart Le Marechal.
The film stars Rob Brydon, Charlotte Riley, Rupert Graves, Jane Horrocks, Daniel Mays, Thomas Turgoose, Jim Carter, Adeel Akhtar and Nathaniel Parker. It is written by Aschlin Ditta and directed by Oliver Parker.
Swimming with Men is released in...
Also attending the premiere were Robert Daws, Spike White, Christian Rubeck and producers Anna Mohr-Pietsch and Stewart Le Marechal.
The film stars Rob Brydon, Charlotte Riley, Rupert Graves, Jane Horrocks, Daniel Mays, Thomas Turgoose, Jim Carter, Adeel Akhtar and Nathaniel Parker. It is written by Aschlin Ditta and directed by Oliver Parker.
Swimming with Men is released in...
- 7/5/2018
- by Jon Lyus
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Vertigo Releasing acquires title from HanWay Films.
Oliver Parker’s Rob Brydon-starring comedy Swimming With Men has been picked up for UK distribution by Vertigo Releasing from sales agent HanWay Films.
HanWay’s MD Gabrielle Stewart negotiated the deal with Ed Caffrey on behalf of Vertigo Releasing. The UK release is being set for May-June this year.
In the film, comedian and actor Brydon plays Eric, who believes he can win back his wife Heather (Jane Horrocks) by diving into the world of male synchronised swimming. Joining his local team, Eric finds an unlikely brotherhood in his fellow swimmers as they train for the world championships in Milan.
Rupert Graves, Adeel Akhtar, Jim Carter, Thomas Turgoose, Daniel Mays and Charlotte Riley also star. Oliver Parker directs from a screenplay by Aschlin Ditta. Producers are Stewart le Maréchal and Anna Mohr-Pietsch from MetFilm Production with Maggie Monteith from Dignity Film Finance.
Gabrielle Stewart commented:...
Oliver Parker’s Rob Brydon-starring comedy Swimming With Men has been picked up for UK distribution by Vertigo Releasing from sales agent HanWay Films.
HanWay’s MD Gabrielle Stewart negotiated the deal with Ed Caffrey on behalf of Vertigo Releasing. The UK release is being set for May-June this year.
In the film, comedian and actor Brydon plays Eric, who believes he can win back his wife Heather (Jane Horrocks) by diving into the world of male synchronised swimming. Joining his local team, Eric finds an unlikely brotherhood in his fellow swimmers as they train for the world championships in Milan.
Rupert Graves, Adeel Akhtar, Jim Carter, Thomas Turgoose, Daniel Mays and Charlotte Riley also star. Oliver Parker directs from a screenplay by Aschlin Ditta. Producers are Stewart le Maréchal and Anna Mohr-Pietsch from MetFilm Production with Maggie Monteith from Dignity Film Finance.
Gabrielle Stewart commented:...
- 2/16/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Oliver Parker is directing the synchronised swimming comedy.
Screen can reveal the first look at Dad’s Army director Oliver Parker’s comedy Swimming With Men, produced by Stewart le Maréchal and Anna Mohr-Pietsch (The Infidel) of Met Film and Maggie Monteith of Dignity Film Finance (Brotherhood), in association with Amp Film.
Aschlin Ditta wrote the screenplay.
Exec producers include Paul Webster (Atonement) and Guy Heeley (Locke) of Shoebox Films and Al Morrow (Sour Grapes) and Jonny Persey (Little Ashes) of Met Film. Umedia are also on board as co-producers and financiers
The picture depicts (from left) Thomas Turgoose (This is England), Jim Carter (Downton Abbey), Daniel Mays (Rogue One), Adeel Akhtar (The Night Manager), Rob Brydon (The Trip) and Rupert Graves (Sherlock).
Also starring are Charlotte Riley (Edge Of Tomorrow) and Jane Horrocks (Little Voice).
HanWay handles sales on the movie, currently in production, about a man (Brydon) who finds new meaning in his life...
Screen can reveal the first look at Dad’s Army director Oliver Parker’s comedy Swimming With Men, produced by Stewart le Maréchal and Anna Mohr-Pietsch (The Infidel) of Met Film and Maggie Monteith of Dignity Film Finance (Brotherhood), in association with Amp Film.
Aschlin Ditta wrote the screenplay.
Exec producers include Paul Webster (Atonement) and Guy Heeley (Locke) of Shoebox Films and Al Morrow (Sour Grapes) and Jonny Persey (Little Ashes) of Met Film. Umedia are also on board as co-producers and financiers
The picture depicts (from left) Thomas Turgoose (This is England), Jim Carter (Downton Abbey), Daniel Mays (Rogue One), Adeel Akhtar (The Night Manager), Rob Brydon (The Trip) and Rupert Graves (Sherlock).
Also starring are Charlotte Riley (Edge Of Tomorrow) and Jane Horrocks (Little Voice).
HanWay handles sales on the movie, currently in production, about a man (Brydon) who finds new meaning in his life...
- 5/17/2017
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Vesna Cudic to head up new outfit; company’s debut sales slate revealed.
UK outfit Met Film has launched a new boutique international sales arm, Met Film Sales, which will offer a slate of high-end documentaries and TV series.
The company is being headed up by Vesna Cudic [pictured], previously head of acquisitions and sales at Dogwoof.
“I am really excited about this move to Met Film,” Vesna told Screen. “I was attracted by the prospect of being involved in the projects from the start, helping with the finance and then selling them worldwide.
“We already have a slate of Met Film documentaries and series in varying stages of development and finance, and I’m also currently developing relationships with producers who can create content for us to sell, including fiction titles.”
Vesna will be in Cannes this month launching the company’s initial slate.
In further news, the company has also launched Met Studio, a new content...
UK outfit Met Film has launched a new boutique international sales arm, Met Film Sales, which will offer a slate of high-end documentaries and TV series.
The company is being headed up by Vesna Cudic [pictured], previously head of acquisitions and sales at Dogwoof.
“I am really excited about this move to Met Film,” Vesna told Screen. “I was attracted by the prospect of being involved in the projects from the start, helping with the finance and then selling them worldwide.
“We already have a slate of Met Film documentaries and series in varying stages of development and finance, and I’m also currently developing relationships with producers who can create content for us to sell, including fiction titles.”
Vesna will be in Cannes this month launching the company’s initial slate.
In further news, the company has also launched Met Studio, a new content...
- 5/5/2017
- by chrisevans78@hotmail.co.uk (Chris Evans)
- ScreenDaily
Author: Zehra Phelan
Rob Brydon has squeezed into those budgie smugglers he has tucked at the back of his drawers to start filming on the upcoming British comedy Swimming with Men alongside a pretty decent cast which includes Charlotte Riley ad Daniel Mays.
The production which is underway today in pools across London, Hertfordshire and Essex, is said to be a heart-warming comedy about a man in the throes of a mid-life crisis who finds meaning in the most unlikely of places: an all-male, middle-aged, amateur synchronised swimming team.
At the heart of the story is Eric, a 40-something stuck in a rut. With his marriage in tatters and his life generally going to pieces, Eric finds unexpected refuge in the company of a motley crew of middle-aged, slightly saggy men, who meet up once a week at the local municipal pool literally and figuratively to tread water together.
Eric...
Rob Brydon has squeezed into those budgie smugglers he has tucked at the back of his drawers to start filming on the upcoming British comedy Swimming with Men alongside a pretty decent cast which includes Charlotte Riley ad Daniel Mays.
The production which is underway today in pools across London, Hertfordshire and Essex, is said to be a heart-warming comedy about a man in the throes of a mid-life crisis who finds meaning in the most unlikely of places: an all-male, middle-aged, amateur synchronised swimming team.
At the heart of the story is Eric, a 40-something stuck in a rut. With his marriage in tatters and his life generally going to pieces, Eric finds unexpected refuge in the company of a motley crew of middle-aged, slightly saggy men, who meet up once a week at the local municipal pool literally and figuratively to tread water together.
Eric...
- 5/3/2017
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Film is inspired by male synchronised swimming doc Men Who Swim; Icon takes UK rights.
HanWay Films has acquired world sales rights for Swimming With Men, which stars Rob Brydon as a man who joins a synchronised swimming team in a bid to win back his estranged wife.
The comedy is based on a screenplay by Aschlin Ditta inspired by the acclaimed documentary Men Who Swim. Oliver Parker (Johnny English Reborn) is directing.
Icon Film Distribution has already snapped up UK and Ireland distribution rights.
“Oliver Parker’s ability to combine laughs and touching performances seamlessly with incredibly funny physical comedy, should mean anyone who enjoyed Johnny English Reborn will love Swimming With Men,” said HanWay managing director Gabrielle Stewart referring to the director’s 2011 picture.
The production is due to start shooting in London in Spring 2017.
Stewart le Maréchal and Anna Mohr-Pietsch of Met Film are lead producing alongside Maggie Monteith of Dignity Film Finance.
“Oliver...
HanWay Films has acquired world sales rights for Swimming With Men, which stars Rob Brydon as a man who joins a synchronised swimming team in a bid to win back his estranged wife.
The comedy is based on a screenplay by Aschlin Ditta inspired by the acclaimed documentary Men Who Swim. Oliver Parker (Johnny English Reborn) is directing.
Icon Film Distribution has already snapped up UK and Ireland distribution rights.
“Oliver Parker’s ability to combine laughs and touching performances seamlessly with incredibly funny physical comedy, should mean anyone who enjoyed Johnny English Reborn will love Swimming With Men,” said HanWay managing director Gabrielle Stewart referring to the director’s 2011 picture.
The production is due to start shooting in London in Spring 2017.
Stewart le Maréchal and Anna Mohr-Pietsch of Met Film are lead producing alongside Maggie Monteith of Dignity Film Finance.
“Oliver...
- 11/3/2016
- ScreenDaily
Oranges and Sunshine director returning to Australia to film Spanish family drama starring Paz Vega.
The lead cast has been unveiled on British filmmaker Jim Loach’s second feature, which will begin production on March 3 at Adelaide Studios and across South Australia’s outback and vineyard regions.
The film, currently known as Untitled Jim Loach Project, marks a return to the country for the London-born director, who made Oranges and Sunshine in Australia in 2009.
The UK-Australia co-production is from Met Film and Southern Light Alliance, with investment from the UK’s Rattle & Hum Films and the South Australian Film Corporation.
Producers are Stewart le Maréchal and Anna Mohr-Pietsch for UK outfit Met Film alongside Australia’s Tim White and Anna Vincent for Southern Light Alliance.
Set within a multigenerational Spanish family, the upcoming film tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who realises he must escape his passionate yet dysfunctional family.
The script...
The lead cast has been unveiled on British filmmaker Jim Loach’s second feature, which will begin production on March 3 at Adelaide Studios and across South Australia’s outback and vineyard regions.
The film, currently known as Untitled Jim Loach Project, marks a return to the country for the London-born director, who made Oranges and Sunshine in Australia in 2009.
The UK-Australia co-production is from Met Film and Southern Light Alliance, with investment from the UK’s Rattle & Hum Films and the South Australian Film Corporation.
Producers are Stewart le Maréchal and Anna Mohr-Pietsch for UK outfit Met Film alongside Australia’s Tim White and Anna Vincent for Southern Light Alliance.
Set within a multigenerational Spanish family, the upcoming film tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who realises he must escape his passionate yet dysfunctional family.
The script...
- 2/20/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Spanish stars Paz Vega, Carmen Maura and Antonio de la Torre together with Edward James Olmos and Love Child.s Jessica Marais head the cast of Jim Loach.s movie which starts shooting in South Australia on March 3.
Scripted by Judy Morris (Happy Feet 2, The Eye of the Storm), the plot revolves around a multi-generational, dysfunctional Spanish family and a 12-year-old boy, Savino, who realises he has to escape to effect change. Sydney newcomer Michael Crisafulli will play Savino with Jarin Towney (Two Little Boys, Underbelly) as his buddy Skeet.
It.s the first film from Timothy White (Son of a Gun, The Boys are Back) and Anna Vincent.s Southern Light Alliance, an unofficial co-production with Stewart le Maréchal and Anna Mohr-Pietsch of the UK.s Met Film.
Vincent tells If that White was introduced to the project from an international contact, she then met the UK producers in...
Scripted by Judy Morris (Happy Feet 2, The Eye of the Storm), the plot revolves around a multi-generational, dysfunctional Spanish family and a 12-year-old boy, Savino, who realises he has to escape to effect change. Sydney newcomer Michael Crisafulli will play Savino with Jarin Towney (Two Little Boys, Underbelly) as his buddy Skeet.
It.s the first film from Timothy White (Son of a Gun, The Boys are Back) and Anna Vincent.s Southern Light Alliance, an unofficial co-production with Stewart le Maréchal and Anna Mohr-Pietsch of the UK.s Met Film.
Vincent tells If that White was introduced to the project from an international contact, she then met the UK producers in...
- 2/20/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
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