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Baker Street Media Finance Contacts: Bill Allan, Keith Evans Biz: Co-production, financing and. structuring of British feature films and British qualifying international co-productions; provides up to 25% of budget Product: Only British qualifying films; budgets $1 million-$24 million Recent pics: "I Capture the Castle," "The Heart of Me," "Kiss of Life" In the pipeline: "The Night We Called It a Day," "Octane," "One Love" Advice: Check out the producers section on our Web site. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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CAA Contacts: John Ptak, Emanuel Nunez, Rick Hess, Kevin Iwashina Biz: Consultation for client films and production companies, covering projects from development through delivery, inclusive of financing, production and distribution arrangements Product: Wide range of genres, budgets andl ocations Recent pics: "Adaptation," "The Life of David Gale," "Evelyn" In the pipeline: 'The Bridge of San Luis Rey," "Laws of Attraction," "Sylvia" Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Cinerenta Contacts: Eberhard Kayser, Marco Mehlitz, managing directors Biz: Production house and film fund with an annual slate of six to eight features Product: English-language feature films, $5 million-$30 million Recent pics: 'The Human Stain," "Evelyn," "Confidence" In the pipeline: "White on White," "Final Cut," "Magician's Wife" Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Cinetic Media 555 W. 25th St., 4th Floor Phone: (212) 204-7979 Contacts: John Sloss, Micah Green, Matt Littin Biz: Film financing and distribution advisory services to producers; maintains relationships with all of the legitimate financiers of English-lingo films worldwide, a large seller of feature films into the United States Product: Smart material from $1 million$100 million; Cinetic does not handle projects that have already been submitted to financiers or distributors Recent pics: "Far From Heaven," 'The Company," "A Home at the End of the World" In the pipeline: "Mrs. Harris," "The Ballad of Bettie Page," "Before Sunrise 2" Advice: For additional information, visit our Web site or contact us via email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Comerica Phone: (310) 281-2400 Contacts: Morgan Rector, prexy; Jeff Colvin, Jared Underwood, senior VPs managers Biz: Single picture and slate film production loans and corporate lending for entertainment companies Product: Budgets $2.5 million and up Recent pics: "The In-Laws," "Narc," "The Good Girl" Advice: Loan requests should be accompanied with a package of information, including the budget, cast list, list of completed sales and distribution contracts. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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CP Medien Phone: +49 (0) 7141-2420-0 Contacts: Roland Pellegrino, Ehrhard van Straaten Biz: Finance, production and distribution of feature films with international appeal; involved in 28 local and international productions Recent pics: 'The Company," "Rue des Plaisirs" In the pipeline: "Beyond Borders" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Dutch Film Fund Phone: +31 (0) 20-570-7676 Contact: Toine Berbers, managing director Biz: Cultural fund formed by the Dutch government to encourage Dutch cultural life, providing financial support for development, production and distribution; Dutch producer needs to be attached Product: Feature films, documentaries, animation and shorts Advice: We provide support only to producers based in the Netherlands; individual directors or writers are not eligible. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Endeavor Phone: (310)248-2000 Contacts: Modi Wiczyk, Sandrine De Clercq Biz: Consultation on finance and distribution Product: All types Recent pics: "21 Grams," "Farenheit 911" Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Epstein, Levinsohn, Bodine, Hurwitz,& Weinstein Phone: (212) 262-1000 Contacts: Susan Bodine, Andrew Hurwitz Biz: Legal services for writers, directors and producers; secure and structure all types of financing for projects and companies; act as sales rep for select projects Product: Features, docs, TV; all budgets (most are between $3 million and $10 million) Recent pics: "Bowling for Columbine," "City of God," "American Splendor" In the works: "Dogville," "Lost in Translation," "Large's Ark" Advice: Most of our clients are referrals from industry sources or other clients. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Filmboard Berlin-Brandenburg
August-Bebel-Str. 26-53 Phone: +49 (0) 331-74387-0 Contacts: Sigrid Herrenbruck, head of press; Christiane Raab, Berlin-Brandenblurg Film Commission Biz: Subsidizes development, production and distribution to strengthen local film industry and to attract international productions to the region Product: All genres and formats Recent pics: 'The Pianist," "Goodbye, Lenin!," "Rivers and Tides" Surfview Reminder: Ask
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FilmFernsehFonds Bayern Phone: +49 (0) 89-544-6020 Contacts: Klaus Schaefer, prexy; Anja Metzger, film commissioner Biz: Public film fund with annual budget of $38 million providing development, production and distribution support to feature films produced locally; German co-production partner needed Recent pics: "Nowhere in Africa," 'The Pianist," "Resident Evil" In the pipeline: "Luther," "Le temps des loups," "Birkenau and Rosenfeld" Advice: Check out our Web site. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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FilmForderung Hamburg Phone: +49 (0) 403-9837-0 Contacts: Eva Hubert, executive director, Reinhard Hinrichs, head of administration; Marieanne Bergmann, head of subsidy applications Biz: Public film fund with annual budget of $11 million providing development, production and distribution support to films with local relevance Recent pics: "Rosenstrasse," "September," "Gegen die wand" In the pipeline: "Metallic Blues," "Sgt. Pepper," "Colour Me Kubrick" Advice: Please do not hesitate to contact us via our Web site. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Film Sales 443 Greenwich St., Suite 5A Contacts: Andrew Herwitz, prexy; Jared Moshe, manager Biz: Ail genres, all budgets Product: Specializes in sales of completed theatrical films (including fiction films and narrative features, English- and foreignlingo) for distribution of all types; raises finance for packaged English-language projects Recent pics: "Long Life," "Happiness," "Prosperity" In the pipeline: "Forgotten Games" "Marigold," "In the Name of Allah" Advice: Emails preferred. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen Kaistrasse 14 40221 Dusseldorf, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 21-193-0500 Fax: + 49 (0) 21-193-0505 Email: info@filmstiftung.de Web site: www.filmstiftung.de Contacts: Michael Schmid-Ospach, CEO; Claudia Droste-Deselaers, head of production Biz: Public film fund with an annual budget of $38 million, providing development and production support to feature films and documentaries Recent pics: "Goodbye, Lenin! Bella Martha Das wunder von Bern" In the pipeline: "Blueprint," "Piazza delle cinque lune" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Fintage Stationsweg 32 Contacts: Robbert Aarts, co-CEO; Maarten Melchior, managing director, film; Said Boudarga, director, international distribution Biz: Financial services company specializing in international licensing, distribution, account management Product: Worldwide international coproductions with commercial potential Advice: Please check our Web site for details. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Flemish Audiovisual Phone: +32 (0) 2-226-0630 Contacts: Luckas Vander Taelen, general manager; Rudy Verzyck, financial director Biz: Providing financial support to local productions and international co-productions with Flanders Product: In order to be eligible for support, project should have a local producer attached In the works: "The Kriegel Sisters," "Team Spirit 2," "Steve and Sky" Advice: The best way to approach the fund is via a Flemish producer attached to the project. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Fulcrum Contacts: Ed Atkinson, John Berry Biz: Financial intermediaries between producers and financiers; provides access to gap finance, discounting and cash- lowing of contracts, direct access to U.K. equity funds Product: Family, wide-appeal films, $5 million-$25 million Recent pic: "Last Orders" In the works: "Red Dwarf, The Movie," "Greyfriars Bobby" Advice: Call us. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Future 25 Noel St. Phone: +44 (0) 20-7434-6600 Contacts: Tim Levy, Stephen Margolis, Carola Ash Biz: Provides funding to U.K. qualifying films; post-production; venture capital Product: Equity sale-and-lease-back; sale-and-lease-back; offers two different
schemes for budgets below and above $24 million Advice: Have 50% of budget secured, director and leading cast attached as well as bonder and major distributor onboard. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Gemini Sachsenring 2-4 50677 Cologne, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 22-1934-7080 Fax: +49 (0) 22-1934-7081 Web sites: www.geminifilm.de or www.cologne-gemini.com Biz: Feature films, international coproductions; access to German film fund financing and private equity finance Product: English-language feature films for worldwide distribution, $3 million-$25 million Recent pics: "Bookies," "Blast," "Boat Trip" In the pipeline: "Sweet Science," "Old City," "Random" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Grosvenor Park 53-54 Grosvenor St. Contacts: Donald A. Starr, chairman; Daniel J.B. Taylor, managing director; Colin Leventhal, production services Biz: Provides complete range of co-production services to maximize funding from government incentives; recently launched First Choice Films Product: British qualifying films in the form of sole U.K. and U.K. co-productions; budgets from $1.6 million-$160 million Recent pics: "Gosford Park," "Spider," "Reign of Fire" In the works: "Being Julia Trauma Sgt. Pepper" Advice: Company reviews projects at all stages of production and provides consultation. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Ingenious Contacts: Duncan Reid; Peter Touche, sale-and-lease-back; James Clayton, Inside Track Biz: Provides finance and sale-and-leaseback in the U.K.; promotes equity fund Inside Track Product: British films and U.K. coproductions; budget criteria only for Inside Track, $4.9 million Recent films: "Girl With a Pearl Earring," "Blackball," "Country of My Skull" In the works: "Bride & Prejudice: The Bollywood Version," "Millions," "Enduring Love" Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Intl. Creative Management Phone: (310) 550-4000 40 W. 57th St. Phone: (212) 556-5600 Contacts: Ken Kamins, Bart Walker, Shaun Redick Biz: Packaging feature films, raising financing and negotiating distribution deals and co-financing arrangements around the world. Product: All genres and budgets Recent pics: "The Statement," "Prey for Rock and Roll," 'The Secret Lives of Dentists" In the pipeline: "Vivo," "Pushers Needed," "She Rocks" Advice: Strong material, with an aggressive business plan and a researched understanding of the target demographic for the project Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Intl. Film Guarantors Phone: (310) 268-4500 Contacts: Steve Mangel, prexy, chief operating officer; Joan Weidman, production prexy Biz: Completion guarantees Product: Budget range accepted: $3 million to $170 million Recent pics: "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines," "Gosford Park," "Resident Evil" In the pipeline: "The Aviator," "Bridge of San Luis Rey," "Underworld" Advice: Refer to our Web site for further information. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Invicta Capital Contacts: Mohammed Yusef, chairmanCEO; Niall Bamford, managing director; Matthew Justice, head of production Biz: Specializes in tax-efficient funding of U.K. qualifying films for range of budgets; funds U.S. studio and multiparty co-productions Product: "Dogville," "A Different Loyalty," "Head in the Clouds" In the pipeline: "Le Retour de James Bataille," "Code 46," "Bright Young Things" Advice: Please contact us by e-mail. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Isle of Man Contacts: Hilary Dugdale, development manager; Nick Cain, contracts manager Biz: Provides 25% equity investment in film or TV drama projects, provided 50% of principal photography and 20% of below-the-line costs are spent on the island Product: Budgets of $6.5 million and up Recent pics: "The Heart of Me," "I Capture the Castle" In the works: "Trauma," "Churchill - The Hollywood Years," "5 Children and It" Advice: Submit final script, budget, sales estimates, CVs of writer, producers and director and finance plan. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Irish Film Board Contacts: Teresa McGrane, head of business affairs; Naoise Barry, film commissioner; Moira Horgan, head of marketing Biz: Provides loans and equity investment to independent Irish filmmakers; assists in the development and production of Irish films Product: All types of feature films, animation and documentaries; all budgets Recent pics: "Song for a Raggy Boy," "Intermission," "The Magdalene Sisters" In the pipeline: "Blind Flight," "The Halo Effect," "Inside I'm Dancing" Advice: Please send us an email for information on funding, co-production and all aspects of filming in Ireland. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Law Offices of Greg S. Bernstein Phone: (310) 247-2790 Contacts: Greg S. Bernstein, entertainment attorney Biz: Legal services; producer representative Product: Genre films with modest cast and budget; microbudget genre films; nongenre films with recognizable name actors Advice: Be realistic; think of films as merchandise. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Law Offices of Mark Litwak & Associates
433 N. Camden Drive, Suite 1010 Phone: (310) 859-9595 Contacts: Mark Litwak, Chrys Wu, James Talbott Biz: Financing for co-productions, equity, pre-sales, production incentives Product: Films that can be shot in Hawaii, South Africa or Vancouver; family, thriller, action and specialty films with $1 million$15 million budgets on 35mm stock with name actors Recent pics: "Pressure Out of Line," "The Proposal" In the pipeline: "Tiki," "Six Figures," "Ketch Sampson, P.I." Advice: We are primarily focused on assisting our clients in getting their film projects produced. We prefer producers that have half the budget or more raised and some impressive elements. We usually don't arrange financing for first-time directors. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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LFA Forderbank Bayern Biz: Grants loans, allowances and bonuses for the Bavarian film and television funding scheme; provides gap financing for feature films recommended by the FilmFernsehFonds Bayern. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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MBP Contacts: Rainer Mockert, CEO; Brooks Riley, head of production and development Biz: Development, co-production and financing of feature films through production fund Product: Wide variety of genre films, up to $20 million Recent pics: "Lantana," "Last Orders," "Taking Sides" In the pipeline: "The Water Giant," "Boswell for the Defence" Advice: It you have a commercially interesting, high-concept script, contact Riley at brooks.riley@mbp-medien.de Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Natexis
1901 Ave. of the Stars, Suite 1901 Phone: (310) 203-8710 Contacts: Bennett Pozil, VP-group manager; Mark Harrington, VP/manager Biz: Bank financing for film/television production and acquisition Product: Film product with distribution attached Recent pics: "Le Divorce," "Hero," "How to Deal" In the pipeline: "Shop Girl," "Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "Harold & Kumar" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Norwegian Film Fund Contacts: Stein Slyngstad, director general; Elin Erichsen, head of production Biz: National support agency for film production in Norway providing subsidies for feature films including international co-productions with Norwegian elements; to receive support, a Norwegian producer must be attached and there has to be a reasonable proportion between the participation and capital investment of the Norwegian and foreign producer(s) Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Patriot Advisors Phone: (310) 274-0745 Contacts: Michael Mendelsohn, prexy; Samantha Duff, executive assistant Biz: Bank production loans, gap financing, receivables financing, European tax-based production financing, studio-based slate picture financing Product: Major studio domestic for 35% of budget, director- or talent-driven independent pictures; genres: big-budget sci-fi-action-government conspiracy-Tom Clancy-esque films, as well as wedding pictures, bridal romance, supernatural, police, crime, cop and military Recent pics: "The Matrix Reloaded," "Analyze That," "Azumi" In the pipeline: "My Gay Ghost," "Titus Andronicus," "White House Secret Service" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Rotterdam Film Fund Rochussenstraat 3c, 3015 EA Contact: Jacques van Heijningen Biz: Providing financial support to feature films produced entirely or partly in the Rotterdam area, offering interest-free loans for post-production and free assistance with locations, local crews and permits Recent pics: "The Tulse Luper Suitcases," "Pitietje Bell," "Van God Los!" In the pipeline: "De Stand van de Zon - deel I I," "Fighting Fish," "From Vaux to the Sea" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Scottish Screen Contacts: Steve McIntyre, CEO; Alison Butchart, head of training; Claire Chapman, head of production Biz: Provides support to development, production finance and locations in Scotland. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Swedish Film Institute
Box 27 126 Phone: +46 (0) 8-551100 Contact: Peter Biz: In charge of Swedish film subsidy scheme Product: Feature, documentary, shorts Recent pics: Of the 25 Swedish films premiered in 2001, all received some form of production subsidy from the Swedish Film Institute In the pipeline: "The Mongolian Plover," "The Third Wave," "The Threat" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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U.K. Film Council Contacts: Robert Jones, head of Premiere Fund; Paul Trijbits, head of New Cinema Fund; Jenny Borgars, head of Development Fund Biz: Provides financial support to new and established filmmakers to produce British films Product: "Gosford Park," "Young Adam," "L'Homme du train" In the works: "Cross Town Traffic," "Dan Leno and the Limehouse Gollum," "Common vs. Italy" Advice: Call, write, email us; genre projects welcome. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Union Bank of California
445 S. Figueroa St. Phone: (213) 236-5827 Contacts: Christine Ball, senior VP; Jenny Dongo Sampson, Danny Mandel, VPS Biz: Provides facilities for studios, independent producers and distributors; foreign exchange and cash management Product: All types of films with domestic distribution and a budget size of $20 million and up Recent pics: "Basic," "Shanghai Knights," "The Wedding Planner" In the pipeline: "Just One of Those Things," "The Aviator The Punisher" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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United Talent Agency Contacts: Howard Cohen, head, independent film; Jeremy Barber, Stuart Manashil, Shauna Eddy, agents Biz: Film packaging, film finance; film and producer representation; film distribution and international sales consultation Product: All genres; all budgets Recent pics: "Igby Goes Down," "The Banger Sisters," "The Grey Zone" In the pipeline: "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," "Thumbsucker," "Girl With a Pearl Earring" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Victory Media Group Phone: +49 (0) 8341-961-1860 Contacts: Claus Clausen, managing director of funds; Steffen Aumueller, head of sales & marketing; Hubert Haas, marketing-production manager Biz: Film fund specializing in high-quality TV, increasingly investing in theatrical features with average budget of $28 million Recent pics: "Sons of Musica Cuba," "Luisa Sanfelice,'' "Enzo Ferrari" In the pipeline: "Hannibal," "Pompeii" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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VIP Medienfonds Bavariafilmstr, 2 Phone: +49 (0) 89-7473-4343 Contacts: Andreas Schmid, chairman of the board; Andreas Grosch, managing director Biz: Development, production, coproduction, sales, merchandising and marketing of feature films for worldwide Product: Comedy, drama, thriller, family entertainment, $3 million-$60 million In the pipeline: "The I Inside," "Monster," "The Punisher" Advice: Email or call +49 89 74 73 43 43. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Visionview Contacts: Steve Robbins, Jim Reeve, Tom Parkhouse Biz: U.K. film finance and packaging Product: Budgets $24 million and below; all genres Recent pics: "Bright Young Things," "Young Adam" Advice: Send in a script and finance plan with a brief summary of your project. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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William Morris Independent Phone: (310) 859-4310 Contacts: Cassian Elwes, Rena Ronson, coheads; Craig Kestel, coordinator Provides: Film packaging; film sales both domestically and in foreign territories Seeks: All genres; all budgets Recent pics: "Monster's Ball," "Saved," "United States of Leland" In the pipeline: "Just the Two of Us," "Grey Matters," "The Bridge" Advice: Make the call; we are here and are happy to talk about your project. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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WWP Studio Hamburg Jenfelder Allee 80 Phone: +49 (0) 4G-6688-5561 Contacts: Wolfgang Esenwein, CEO; Dieter Stempnierwsky, head of production; Alexandra Heneka, creative affairs Biz: As a private equity film fund, WWP produces and fully finances English-language feature films for theatrical release Product: English-language feature films, $5 million to $20 million Recent pics: "The Boys From County Clare" Advice: Have at least 70% financing in place; for further info, please request our basic deal terms. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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