2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards: ‘The Lost Daughter’ Takes the Top Prize (Complete Winners List)
The 37th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards were handed out Sunday at the Santa Monica Pier, with comedy power couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally serving as hosts.
There weren’t too many surprises throughout the night. Troy Kotsur won the first award of the evening, Best Supporting Male Actor for “Coda,” very much as predicted. Taylour Paige took home Best Female Lead Actor, for “Zola,” while Simon Rex, of “Red Rocket,” walked away with Best Male Lead. Ruth Negga won Best Supporting Female Actor for “Passing,” beating out Jessie Buckley from “The Lost Daughter.”
But Maggie Gyllenhaal’s adaptation of the Elena Ferrante book won the three other categories in which it was nominated — Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Feature — and was the night’s biggest victor. Gyllenhaal gave three effusive thank you speeches, spreading her appreciation around to her cast, crew, financiers, publicist, husband and mother. “Women in film!
There weren’t too many surprises throughout the night. Troy Kotsur won the first award of the evening, Best Supporting Male Actor for “Coda,” very much as predicted. Taylour Paige took home Best Female Lead Actor, for “Zola,” while Simon Rex, of “Red Rocket,” walked away with Best Male Lead. Ruth Negga won Best Supporting Female Actor for “Passing,” beating out Jessie Buckley from “The Lost Daughter.”
But Maggie Gyllenhaal’s adaptation of the Elena Ferrante book won the three other categories in which it was nominated — Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Feature — and was the night’s biggest victor. Gyllenhaal gave three effusive thank you speeches, spreading her appreciation around to her cast, crew, financiers, publicist, husband and mother. “Women in film!
- 3/6/2022
- by Missy Schwartz
- The Wrap
The indie drama “Allswell” wrapped principal photography this month in New York, N.Y. The film stars Elizabeth Rodriguez, Liza Colón-Zayas and Daphne Rubin-Vega (from “In the Heights”) along with a cast that includes Felix Solis, Max Casella, Michael Rispoli, Shirley Rodriguez, MacKenzie Lansing and J. Cameron Barnett.
“Allswell” tells a story of family trauma and reconciliation. The film was written collaboratively between director Ben Snyder and the three lead actors. They drew inspiration from a myriad of people, places and events from their own lives to drive this family drama forward. Snyder, Rodriguez, Colón-Zayas and Rubin-Vega are also members of New York’s Labyrinth Theater Company. “Allswell” is also the feature-producing and writing debut for Rodriguez, who produced with Snyder, Gia Walsh, Ari Issler, Paul Jarrett and Kara Baker.
Additionally, the film marks the second feature directed and written by Snyder. Snyder’s first feature was the award-winning “11:55,” which also starred Rodriguez.
“Allswell” tells a story of family trauma and reconciliation. The film was written collaboratively between director Ben Snyder and the three lead actors. They drew inspiration from a myriad of people, places and events from their own lives to drive this family drama forward. Snyder, Rodriguez, Colón-Zayas and Rubin-Vega are also members of New York’s Labyrinth Theater Company. “Allswell” is also the feature-producing and writing debut for Rodriguez, who produced with Snyder, Gia Walsh, Ari Issler, Paul Jarrett and Kara Baker.
Additionally, the film marks the second feature directed and written by Snyder. Snyder’s first feature was the award-winning “11:55,” which also starred Rodriguez.
- 11/13/2021
- by Katie Song
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: WME has inked 2x Emmy nominated Saturday Night Live writer and stand-up comic Sam Jay in all areas.
Jay can currently be seen on Pause. with Sam Jay, a weekly late-night series on HBO which was just picked up for season 2. Jay also wrote on the comedy sketch series That Damn Michael Che which can currently be seen on HBO Max.
She is set to begin production on Peacock comedy Bust Down, executive-produced by Lorne Michaels and co-starring Chris Redd, Langston Kerman and Jak Knight.
Jay debuted her first one-hour stand up special, Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning, on Netflix last August.
In 2019, she made her Netflix debut on The Comedy Lineup and released her album Donna’s Daughter through Comedy Central Records.
In 2018, Jay wrote for The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards and the MTV Movie & TV Awards. Her 2018 TV credits include a recurring role on TV Land’s...
Jay can currently be seen on Pause. with Sam Jay, a weekly late-night series on HBO which was just picked up for season 2. Jay also wrote on the comedy sketch series That Damn Michael Che which can currently be seen on HBO Max.
She is set to begin production on Peacock comedy Bust Down, executive-produced by Lorne Michaels and co-starring Chris Redd, Langston Kerman and Jak Knight.
Jay debuted her first one-hour stand up special, Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning, on Netflix last August.
In 2019, she made her Netflix debut on The Comedy Lineup and released her album Donna’s Daughter through Comedy Central Records.
In 2018, Jay wrote for The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards and the MTV Movie & TV Awards. Her 2018 TV credits include a recurring role on TV Land’s...
- 7/12/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Joe Lo Truglio is making his feature directorial debut with the horror movie Outpost which will begin production on Monday, July 11. The actor, writer and producer bills the pic as a “nightmare on a mountain, about a woman fighting demons – and the demons are winning.”
Joining Beth Dover (Orange Is The New Black) is an ensemble cast that includes Dylan Baker, Becky Ann Baker, Dallas Roberts, Ta’Rea Campbell, and Ato Essandoh.
Lifelong horror fan Lo Truglio says, “It seemed like the perfect time to pivot and do something I’ve wanted to do since I was thirteen: make a scary movie. And to do it with friends, new and old – that’s the dream. We’re lucky.”
Lo Truglio produces alongside Kara Baker (Zola) and Joe Mortimer.
Joining Beth Dover (Orange Is The New Black) is an ensemble cast that includes Dylan Baker, Becky Ann Baker, Dallas Roberts, Ta’Rea Campbell, and Ato Essandoh.
Lifelong horror fan Lo Truglio says, “It seemed like the perfect time to pivot and do something I’ve wanted to do since I was thirteen: make a scary movie. And to do it with friends, new and old – that’s the dream. We’re lucky.”
Lo Truglio produces alongside Kara Baker (Zola) and Joe Mortimer.
- 7/8/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Sam Jay will be back with more late-night comedy after HBO renewed her show Pause for a second season.
The premium cabler has handed Pause with Sam Jay a second season. It comes after the first season, which consisted of six episodes, launched in May.
Each week, former SNL writer Jay hosts a party at her apartment, where she and her guests explore current topics. Conversations are further expanded upon throughout the episode with additional interviews, sketches, and animation. In an era of discord, Sam sets out to listen, learn, and ask questions to those with different perspectives.
Topics touched up in season one include Black safety, what it means to be a Black Republican, identity, healthcare and GoFundMe.
The series, which airs on Friday nights, was created by Jay and Insecure EP Prentice Penny and the pair exec produce alongside Chris Pollack, Langston Kerman, Diane Fitzgerald, David Martin, Kara Baker,...
The premium cabler has handed Pause with Sam Jay a second season. It comes after the first season, which consisted of six episodes, launched in May.
Each week, former SNL writer Jay hosts a party at her apartment, where she and her guests explore current topics. Conversations are further expanded upon throughout the episode with additional interviews, sketches, and animation. In an era of discord, Sam sets out to listen, learn, and ask questions to those with different perspectives.
Topics touched up in season one include Black safety, what it means to be a Black Republican, identity, healthcare and GoFundMe.
The series, which airs on Friday nights, was created by Jay and Insecure EP Prentice Penny and the pair exec produce alongside Chris Pollack, Langston Kerman, Diane Fitzgerald, David Martin, Kara Baker,...
- 7/8/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Pause With Sam Jay” has been renewed for a second season by HBO. The late-night series debuted its first season this past May, making it one of the premium cabler’s newest talk show offerings. Created by stand-up comedian, writer and host Sam Jay and Prentice Penny, “Pause With Sam Jay” uses a fresh lens to plunge into divisive cultural issues.
“‘Pause’ is such a completely unique format, it’s the perfect platform for Sam’s keen social observations, her unfiltered, comedic point of view, and most of all, her insightful conversation and openness to different perspectives. We’re so happy to work with Sam and Prentice on a second season,” said Nina Rosenstein, executive VP of HBO Programming, in a statement announcing the renewal.
“I’m super excited that HBO is picking up our show for a second season. I am so proud of what Sam, Langston and the...
“‘Pause’ is such a completely unique format, it’s the perfect platform for Sam’s keen social observations, her unfiltered, comedic point of view, and most of all, her insightful conversation and openness to different perspectives. We’re so happy to work with Sam and Prentice on a second season,” said Nina Rosenstein, executive VP of HBO Programming, in a statement announcing the renewal.
“I’m super excited that HBO is picking up our show for a second season. I am so proud of what Sam, Langston and the...
- 7/8/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
HBO has renewed late-night talk show “Pause With Sam Jay” for a second season, the pay TV channel said Thursday.
The Sam Jay-hosted series features “a new take on the late-night talk show format and uses a fresh lens to plunge into the cultural issues that divide us,” per its official description. The first season of the show debuted in May and is currently available to stream on HBO Max.
“Pause With Sam Jay” is created by Sam Jay and Prentice Penny. Executive producers include Jay, Penny for A Penny For Your Thoughts, Chris Pollack, Langston Kerman, Diane Fitzgerald, David Martin and Kara Baker for Avalon, Michelle Caputo and Shannon Hartmann. The show is co-executive produced by Alex Soler for A Penny for Your Thoughts Entertainment. “Pause With Sam Jay” is directed by JamsXBash.
The late-night series is produced for HBO by Art & Industry, Avalon and A Penny For Your Thoughts.
The Sam Jay-hosted series features “a new take on the late-night talk show format and uses a fresh lens to plunge into the cultural issues that divide us,” per its official description. The first season of the show debuted in May and is currently available to stream on HBO Max.
“Pause With Sam Jay” is created by Sam Jay and Prentice Penny. Executive producers include Jay, Penny for A Penny For Your Thoughts, Chris Pollack, Langston Kerman, Diane Fitzgerald, David Martin and Kara Baker for Avalon, Michelle Caputo and Shannon Hartmann. The show is co-executive produced by Alex Soler for A Penny for Your Thoughts Entertainment. “Pause With Sam Jay” is directed by JamsXBash.
The late-night series is produced for HBO by Art & Industry, Avalon and A Penny For Your Thoughts.
- 7/8/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Vvs Films separately acquires Canadian rights.
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (Spwa) has picked up international rights from A24 to Sundance entry Zola, inspired by stripper Aziah “Zola” King’s viral tweet storm about a wayward road trip.
Vvs Films has separately acquired Canadian rights to the saga, which debuted in U.S Dramatic Competition last Friday.
Spwa will distribute in all territories except North America, China and Japan. A24 plans a summer release of the film, which stars Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Nicholas Braun, and Colman Domingo.
Janicza Bravo directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with playwright Jeremy O about...
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (Spwa) has picked up international rights from A24 to Sundance entry Zola, inspired by stripper Aziah “Zola” King’s viral tweet storm about a wayward road trip.
Vvs Films has separately acquired Canadian rights to the saga, which debuted in U.S Dramatic Competition last Friday.
Spwa will distribute in all territories except North America, China and Japan. A24 plans a summer release of the film, which stars Taylour Paige, Riley Keough, Nicholas Braun, and Colman Domingo.
Janicza Bravo directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with playwright Jeremy O about...
- 1/27/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
A24’s Zola has sold the Sundance pic’s international distribution rights to Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (Spwa). Spwa will distribute the film in all territories except North America, China and Japan. Vvs films has also acquired distribution rights in Canada. A24 is planning a summer release of the film.
The thriller is based on the viral twitter sensation, written by Janicza Bravo and playwright Jeremy O. Harris and directed by Bravo. The movie premiered as part of the Us Dramatic Competition selection on Friday.
Bravo’s pic chronicles the 144 tweets posted by A’ziah King on October 27, 2015.
In the movie, Zola (Taylour Paige) meets Stefani (Riley Keough) at a restaurant where Zola waitresses, and the two immediately click over pole dancing. Only a day after they exchange numbers, Stefani invites Zola on a cross-country road trip, where the goal is to make as much money as possible dancing in Florida strip clubs.
The thriller is based on the viral twitter sensation, written by Janicza Bravo and playwright Jeremy O. Harris and directed by Bravo. The movie premiered as part of the Us Dramatic Competition selection on Friday.
Bravo’s pic chronicles the 144 tweets posted by A’ziah King on October 27, 2015.
In the movie, Zola (Taylour Paige) meets Stefani (Riley Keough) at a restaurant where Zola waitresses, and the two immediately click over pole dancing. Only a day after they exchange numbers, Stefani invites Zola on a cross-country road trip, where the goal is to make as much money as possible dancing in Florida strip clubs.
- 1/27/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: CBS has put in development a multi-camera family comedy starring comedian-actress-writer Iliza Shlesinger. The project hails from Shlesinger, Michelle Nader and Warner Bros. TV — where Nader is under a deal — and CBS TV Studios.
Written by Nader and Shlesinger, the Untitled Michelle Nader and Iliza Shlesinger Project centers on Iliza (Shlesinger), who returns home to Austin, Texas, to help her mom and sister run their family business.
Shlesinger, who was raised in Dallas, and Nader executive produce with Kara Baker, David Martin, Richard Allen-Turner and Jon Thoday for Avalon, and Nader’s producing partner Danielle Stokdyk. Warner Bros. TV produces in association with CBS Television Studios.
Nader served as an executive producer/showrunner on the CBS/Wbtv comedy 2 Broke Girls. Her other credits include writing for and producing The King of Queens, Kath & Kim and Spin City. Stokdyk, a longtime collaborator of Rob Thomas, previously was an executive...
Written by Nader and Shlesinger, the Untitled Michelle Nader and Iliza Shlesinger Project centers on Iliza (Shlesinger), who returns home to Austin, Texas, to help her mom and sister run their family business.
Shlesinger, who was raised in Dallas, and Nader executive produce with Kara Baker, David Martin, Richard Allen-Turner and Jon Thoday for Avalon, and Nader’s producing partner Danielle Stokdyk. Warner Bros. TV produces in association with CBS Television Studios.
Nader served as an executive producer/showrunner on the CBS/Wbtv comedy 2 Broke Girls. Her other credits include writing for and producing The King of Queens, Kath & Kim and Spin City. Stokdyk, a longtime collaborator of Rob Thomas, previously was an executive...
- 12/18/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS has given a put pilot commitment to Halfway There, a multi-camera comedy co-written by and starring comedian Iliza Shlesinger. It comes from I Hate My Teenage Daughter creators Sherry Bilsing-Graham and Ellen Plummer-Kreamer, Avalon Television and ABC Studios.
Penned by Shlesinger, Bilsing-Graham and Plummer-Kreamer, Halfway There centers on a comic (Shlesinger) who prides herself on “guiding women” in her act. She is forced to put that to practical use when her half-sister moves in with her.
Shlesinger, Bilsing-Graham and Plummer-Kreamer executive produce with Avalon TV’s Kara Baker and David Martin. ABC Studios is the studio.
Coming off her fourth Netflix stand-up special, Elder Millennial, Shlesinger is on an international theater tour. She co-stars in the upcoming film Instant Family, starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, and is filming Wonderland, directed by Peter Berg and starring Wahlberg. Her first book, Girl Logic, was published last year. She is repped...
Penned by Shlesinger, Bilsing-Graham and Plummer-Kreamer, Halfway There centers on a comic (Shlesinger) who prides herself on “guiding women” in her act. She is forced to put that to practical use when her half-sister moves in with her.
Shlesinger, Bilsing-Graham and Plummer-Kreamer executive produce with Avalon TV’s Kara Baker and David Martin. ABC Studios is the studio.
Coming off her fourth Netflix stand-up special, Elder Millennial, Shlesinger is on an international theater tour. She co-stars in the upcoming film Instant Family, starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, and is filming Wonderland, directed by Peter Berg and starring Wahlberg. Her first book, Girl Logic, was published last year. She is repped...
- 10/25/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
On the heels of selling their Sundance movie “Goat” to Paramount, James Franco, Andrew Neel, and Killer Films are set to re-team for an adaption of David Kushner’s Rolling Stone article “Zola Tells All: The Real Story Behind the Greatest Stripper Saga Ever Tweeted,” it was announced Thursday. Franco will direct the “Zola” movie from a script by Neel and Mike Roberts. Franco and Vince Jolivette are producing through their Rabbit Bandini Productions with Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa as well as Gigi Films’ Gia Walsh and Kara Baker. Walsh previously executive produced “The Fixer” starring Franco and produced.
- 2/4/2016
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Hot on the heels of the Sundance world premiere of Goat, James Franco, Andrew Neel, and Killer Films will reunite on Zola Tells All: The Real Story Behind The Greatest Stripper Saga Ever Tweeted by David Kushner.
Franco will direct from a screenplay by Neel and Mike Roberts.
Franco and Vince Jolivette are producing through their Rabbit Bandini Productions alongside Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa, and Gigi Films’ Gia Walsh and Kara Baker.
Walsh previously served as executive producer on The Fixer, which stars Franco and was produced by Rabbit Bandini.
Kushner’s exclusive account of Aziah “Zola” Wells’ 148 tweets about a wild road trip to Florida with her friend Jessica, Jessica’s boyfriend, and Jessica’s violent pimp Z was published by Rolling Stone Magazine in November.
Franco, Neel, and Killer Films most recently collaborated on Goat, which Franco produced and Neel directed. Paramount Home Media paid $2.25m last week for worldwide rights.
CAA...
Franco will direct from a screenplay by Neel and Mike Roberts.
Franco and Vince Jolivette are producing through their Rabbit Bandini Productions alongside Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa, and Gigi Films’ Gia Walsh and Kara Baker.
Walsh previously served as executive producer on The Fixer, which stars Franco and was produced by Rabbit Bandini.
Kushner’s exclusive account of Aziah “Zola” Wells’ 148 tweets about a wild road trip to Florida with her friend Jessica, Jessica’s boyfriend, and Jessica’s violent pimp Z was published by Rolling Stone Magazine in November.
Franco, Neel, and Killer Films most recently collaborated on Goat, which Franco produced and Neel directed. Paramount Home Media paid $2.25m last week for worldwide rights.
CAA...
- 2/4/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Hot on the heels of the Sundance world premiere of Goat, James Franco, Andrew Neel, and Killer Films will reunite on Zola Tells All: The Real Story Behind The Greatest Stripper Saga Ever Tweeted by David Kushner.
Franco will direct from a screenplay by Neel and Mike Roberts.
Franco and Vince Jolivette are producing through their Rabbit Bandini Productions alongside Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa, and Gigi Films’ Gia Walsh and Kara Baker.
Walsh previously served as executive producer on The Fixer, which stars Franco and was produced by Rabbit Bandini.
Kushner’s exclusive account of Aziah “Zola” Wells’ 148 tweets about a wild road trip to Florida with her friend Jessica, Jessica’s boyfriend, and Jessica’s violent pimp Z was published by Rolling Stone Magazine in November.
Franco, Neel, and Killer Films most recently collaborated on Goat, which Franco produced and Neel directed. Paramount Home Media paid $2.25m last week for worldwide rights.
CAA...
Franco will direct from a screenplay by Neel and Mike Roberts.
Franco and Vince Jolivette are producing through their Rabbit Bandini Productions alongside Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa, and Gigi Films’ Gia Walsh and Kara Baker.
Walsh previously served as executive producer on The Fixer, which stars Franco and was produced by Rabbit Bandini.
Kushner’s exclusive account of Aziah “Zola” Wells’ 148 tweets about a wild road trip to Florida with her friend Jessica, Jessica’s boyfriend, and Jessica’s violent pimp Z was published by Rolling Stone Magazine in November.
Franco, Neel, and Killer Films most recently collaborated on Goat, which Franco produced and Neel directed. Paramount Home Media paid $2.25m last week for worldwide rights.
CAA...
- 2/4/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The Sundance deals continued to play out in a more active market. On Sunday Fox Searchlight picked up most worldwide rights (for $3 million) to rookie director Gavin Wiesen's high school romance Homework, starring Emma Roberts as a gorgeous girl who sees merit in lonely depressive Freddie Highmore. Produced by P. Jennifer Dana, Kara Baker, Gia Walsh and Darren Goldberg, the teen flick is set for 2011 release. The trades didn't go for it: here's Variety and THR.) On Monday, IFC Films acquired U.S. rights to writer-director Matthew Chapman's grim suicide drama The Ledge, starring Liv Tyler, Terrence Howard, Charlie Hunnnam and Patrick Wilson, and produced by Mark Damon, which polarized audiences and critics at the fest. The film is entered in the dramatic competition. ...
- 1/24/2011
- Thompson on Hollywood
Fox Searchlight has picked up to the majority of worldwide rights to Homework written and directed by Gavin Wiesen.
The film stars Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser, Rita Wilson, Sam Robards and Blair Underwood. Homework was produced by P. Jennifer Dana, Kara Baker, Gia Walsh and Darren Goldberg and is scheduled to be released in 2011.
Here’s the official synopsis for the film:
George (Freddie Highmore), a smart teenage loner, has made it to his senior year despite the fact that he has never completed an assignment. Enter Sally (Emma Roberts), the school beauty, who hides her melancholy behind the protective mask of popularity. An unlikely connection blooms as these kindred spirits bond over their troubled parental relationships. With his education hanging by a thread, George concedes to let Dustin mentor him. Dustin is a successful artist, and he’s 25 years old—finally, someone George can respect!
The film stars Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser, Rita Wilson, Sam Robards and Blair Underwood. Homework was produced by P. Jennifer Dana, Kara Baker, Gia Walsh and Darren Goldberg and is scheduled to be released in 2011.
Here’s the official synopsis for the film:
George (Freddie Highmore), a smart teenage loner, has made it to his senior year despite the fact that he has never completed an assignment. Enter Sally (Emma Roberts), the school beauty, who hides her melancholy behind the protective mask of popularity. An unlikely connection blooms as these kindred spirits bond over their troubled parental relationships. With his education hanging by a thread, George concedes to let Dustin mentor him. Dustin is a successful artist, and he’s 25 years old—finally, someone George can respect!
- 1/24/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
hollywoodnews.com: Fox Searchlight Pictures Presidents Stephen Gilula and Nancy Utley announced today that the company has acquired most worldwide rights to the film Homework. Written and directed by Gavin Wiesen in his directorial debut, Homework stars Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser, Rita Wilson, Sam Robards and Blair Underwood. The film was produced by P. Jennifer Dana, Kara Baker, Gia Walsh and Darren Goldberg. The film is scheduled to be released in 2011.
“Homework is a real coming of age story, it touched us with its genuine performances, depth and wit,” said Utley. “We’re thrilled to continue Searchlight’s tradition of being a home to first time filmmakers.”
“We couldn’t have found a better home than Searchlight, a company renowned for championing new storytellers,” says Wiesen.
“We are delighted to have found an impassioned partner for Homework. Searchlight shares our passion for this gem of a film.
“Homework is a real coming of age story, it touched us with its genuine performances, depth and wit,” said Utley. “We’re thrilled to continue Searchlight’s tradition of being a home to first time filmmakers.”
“We couldn’t have found a better home than Searchlight, a company renowned for championing new storytellers,” says Wiesen.
“We are delighted to have found an impassioned partner for Homework. Searchlight shares our passion for this gem of a film.
- 1/24/2011
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
Park City, Ut January 23, 2011 – Fox Searchlight Pictures Presidents Stephen Gilula and Nancy Utley announced today that the company has acquired most worldwide rights to the film Homework. Written and directed by Gavin Wiesen in his directorial debut, Homework stars Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser, Rita Wilson, Sam Robards and Blair Underwood. The film was produced by P. Jennifer Dana, Kara Baker, Gia Walsh and Darren Goldberg. The film is scheduled to be released in 2011. “Homework is a real coming of age story, it touched us with its genuine performances, depth and wit,” said Utley. “We're thrilled to continue Searchlight's tradition of being a home to first time filmmakers.” “We couldn't have found a better home than Searchlight, a company renowned for championing new storytellers,” says Wiesen. “We are delighted to have found an impassioned partner for Homework. Searchlight shares our passion for this gem of a film.
- 1/24/2011
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline Hollywood
The Sundance deals continued to play out in a more active market. Fox Searchlight picked up most worldwide rights to rookie director Gavin Wiesen's high school romance Homework on Sunday, starring Emma Roberts as a gorgeous girl who sees merit in lonely depressive Freddie Highmore. Produced by P. Jennifer Dana, Kara Baker, Gia Walsh and Darren Goldberg, the teen flick is set for 2011 release. On Monday, Sundance Selects announced the pick-up of hit doc Buck and IFC acquired U.S. rights to writer-director Matthew Chapman's grim suicide drama The Ledge, starring Liv Tyler, which polarized audiences and critics at the fest.
- 1/23/2011
- Thompson on Hollywood
Fox Searchlight Pictures Presidents Stephen Gilula and Nancy Utley announced today that the company has acquired most worldwide rights to the film Homework . Written and directed by Gavin Wiesen in his directorial debut, Homework stars Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser, Rita Wilson, Sam Robards and Blair Underwood. The film was produced by P. Jennifer Dana, Kara Baker, Gia Walsh and Darren Goldberg. The film is scheduled to be released in 2011. "'Homework' is a real coming of age story, it touched us with its genuine performances, depth and wit," said Utley. "We're thrilled to continue Searchlight's tradition of being a home to first time filmmakers." "We couldn't have found a better home than Searchlight, a company...
- 1/23/2011
- Comingsoon.net
#18. Homework- Gavin Wiesen Despite their being enough the odd Sundance face or two among the cast comprised of Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser, Sam Robards, Alicia Silverstone, Blair Underwood and Rita Wilson, I'm not sure where/how writer-director Gavin Wiesen's directorial debut fits in the scheme of things. The shot in New York coming-of-age film could end up in Park City, SXSW or Tribeca. Once again, it all depends on style, tone and the overall packaging. Slim chances for Homework to debut here, unless it really feels like a band apart.This is about a homework-averse high school student (Highmore) who strikes up an unexpected friendship with the girl he's loved from a distance (Roberts). Angarano plays a graduate of the high school, while Wilson and Sam Robards play the mother and stepfather, respectively, of Highmore's character. * Producers: Kara Baker, P. Jennifer Dana, Darren Goldberg and Gia Walsh(Ioncinema.
- 11/3/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
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