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Gaumont Contacts: Patrice Ledoux, general manager; Frank Chorot, deputy manager; Philippe de Chaisemartin, intl. sales Biz: The oldest French production house; also involved in international sales and exhibition Recent pics: "The Closet," "Bullit & Riper," "Pere et fils" In the pipeline: "Part-Time Cops," "Lovely Rita.com" Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Gold Circle Phone: (310) 278-4800 Contacts: Norm Waitt Jr., chairman; Paul Brooks, prexy and CEO; Scott Niemeyer, chief financial operator and chief operating officer Biz: Producer, distributor, sales agent, as well as financer of theatrical and home entertainment product Recent pics: "The Man From Elysian Fields," "Sonny," "Poolhall Junkies" In the pipeline: "Lalawood," "Something Borrowed," "White Noise" Advice: Interested filmmakers should contact us via their agent, manager or referral. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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GotaFilm Contacts: Christer Nilson, Olle Wirenhed, Helena Moller Biz: Feature film production, line producing and co-productions, $1.5 million-$2 million Recent pics: "We Can Be Heroes" In the pipeline: "Details," "Slim Suzie," "The Soloists" Advice: The best movies start with the best scripts. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Grand Contacts: Paul Donovan, Michael Garland Biz- Feature film production Product: Feature films, various genres; budgets $1 million-$5 million Recent pics: "Spin the Bottle," "Mapmaker' In the pipeline: "Love in Limbo," "Dead Long Enough," "Hiding Places" Advice: Email enquiries/material; follow up with phone call. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Greenestreet Phone: (212) 609-9000 Contacts: John Penotti, prexy/co-founder; Fisher Stevens, creative director/co-founder Biz: Production, financing Product: All genres, $2 million-$20 million Recent pics: "Uptown Girls," "Swimfan," "Chateau" In the pipeline: "Slow Bum," "Yes" Advice: Fax is best. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Grupo Pi c/Lanzarote, 2. Phone: +34 (0) 91-659-2032 Contacts: Jose Huertas, general manager; Geraldine Gonard, sales director; Isabel Moya, sales executive Biz: Leading Spanish international distributor Product: Features, documentaries Recent pics: "My Mother Likes Women," "The Moscow Gold" In the pipeline: "The 3 Wise Men" (animated) Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Hannibal Contacts: Richard Rionda Del Castro, chair-CEO; Patricia Rionda Del Castro, prexy; Mathilde Aupetit, sales and marketing exec Biz: Financing, production and distribution of English-lingo motion pictures and international co-productions Product: $5 million-$40 million budget, star- or action-driven mainstream projects with attached talent and/or funding for possible European co-productions Recent pics: "Masked and Anonymous," "Crime Spree," "Absolon" In the pipeline: "Escobar," "Yakuza," "Old Soldiers" Advice: We look for well-crafted and innovative projects driven by visionary filmmakers, preferably with attached talent and/or partial funding. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Harmony Gold Contacts: Frank Agrama, CEO; Colleen Morris, prexy; Melissa Wohl, VP, sales and acquisitions Biz: Worldwide distribution and finishing funds Product: Finished films, animated titles, series, docus Recent pics: "Welcome to the Neighborhood," "The Dogwalker," "Crazy Jones" In the pipeline: "Going Down" Advice: Contact us by email and include a brief description of the project, attachments and budget information. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Hart Sharp Contacts: John Hart, Jeff Sharp, Robert Kessel Biz: Independently finances and co-finances features through the True Film Fund, a private equity fund Product: Character-based drama and filmmaker-driven projects Recent pics: "Nicholas Nickleby," "Undefeated," "You Can Count on Me" In the pipeline: "A Home at the End of the World," "Proof," "P.S." Advice: We do not accept unsolicited material; agents should contact Nina Wolarsky, director of development, for submissions. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Haut et Court 38 rue des Martyrs 75009 Paris, France Phone: +33 (0) 1-5531-2727 Contacts: Carole Scotta, Caroline Benjo Biz: Production, distribution Recent pics: "Bloody Sunday," "Lost in La Mancha," "Tiresia" In the pipeline: "They Came Back" Advice: We are devoted to promoting young talent through original and cutting edge projects. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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High Point 25 Elizabeth Mews Contacts: Ronald de Neef, CEO; Carey Fitzgerald, managing director; Julie Murphy-Delaney, director Biz: Independent worldwide sales outfit; provides finance to independent productions Product: Open to broad spectrum of genre and budget Recent pics: "Twin Sisters," "Rebellion," "The Debt" In the pipeline: "Clara," "Charlie Noads R.I.P." Advice: Approach us early to maximize project's potential international success. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Hollywood Independents 1335 N. La Brea, Suite 2197 Phone: (323) 876-0975 Contacts: Jorge Ameer, prexy; Lisa Marx, development/acquisitions; Jaume Gil Llopart, co-productions Biz: Theatrical distribution, sales agent, foreign sales Product: $1 million-$20 million budgets Recent pics: "Junked," "Hotel Room," "The Singing Forest" In the pipeline: "Fairy Tales," "Medusa" Advice: Call with your project; do not fax or email unsolicited material. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Horizon Phone: (604) 632-1707 Email: michael@filmhorizon.com Contact: Michael Taverna, head of production Biz: International sales agent and distributor of motion pictures; participates in productions, co-productions, European co-production and co-financing - offering up to 60% of a budget Product: Drama, horror and period stories with budgets of $500,000-$6 million Recent pics: "Hallow's End," "Shadow of the Dead" In the pipeline: "Europa the Movie," "Daughter of Heaven," "St. John Wort" Advice: Don't send scripts until you have a director or a lead actor attached. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Icon Contacts: Nick Hill, CEO, U.K. Icon Group; Andy Mayson, chief operating officer; Simon Crowe, head of sales Biz: Develops, finances, produces and distributes feature films and TV programming; budget range of $5 million$100 million. Recent pics: "What Women Want," "We Were Soldiers," "The Singing Detective" In the pipeline: "Blackball," "Paparazzi," "Compleat Female Stage Beauty" Advice: Contact Toby Hill or Martha Coleman. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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IFC 11 Penn Plaza Phone: (646) 273-7200 Contacts: Jonathan Sehring, prexy; Caroline Kaplan, senior veep of production and development; Sarah Lash, director of theatrical acquisitions Biz: Finance and distribute independent films Seeks: Director-driven films ranging in budget Recent pics: "Tadpole," "Monsoon Wedding," "Camp" In the pipeline: "Rose and the Snake," "Casa de los Babys," "Intermission" Advice: Fax us a one-page description with all available information. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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IFM Phone: (818) 243-4976 Phone: + 61 (3) 9515-9249 Contacts: Anthony I. Ginnane, prexy; Ann Lyons, executive VP; Anthony J. Lyons, VP international Biz: Executive production, co-production financing (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, astern Europe), worldwide sales and preales; Australian, Canadian and New Zealand equity; Eastern European facilities and soft funding Product: Thrillers, actioners, sci-fi, mystery and horror, $1 million-$1 0 million Recent pics: "The Risen," "Grim Weekend," "Hunting Humans" Advice: Submit synopsis and/or elements and we will follow up with you. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Imageworks Warner Center Contacts: David Shoshan, sales prexy; Richard Pepin, production prexy; Benjamin Brower, sales Provides: Production, distribution and acquisition of films internationally Recent pics: "The Other Side of Heaven," "The Box," "The Last Will" Advice: Email us. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Independent Television Service 501 York St. Phone: (415) 356-8383 Contacts: Sally Fifer, prexy; Judy Tam, VP and chief financial officer; Lois Vossen, producer Biz: ITVS funds and presents documentaries and dramas on public television, and was established by congressional mandate to champion independently produced programs that take creative risks, spark public dialogue and serve underserved audiences. Product: Provides full funding or completion funds only; project can be a new production or a work-in-progress. Budgets vary according to expenses such as personnel, travel and equipment. License fees generally range from $40,000 to $350,000. Recent pics: "Heart of the Sea: Kapolioka'ehukai," "Strange Fruit," "Daddy and Papa" In the pipeline: "Be Good, Smile Pretty," "'The New Americans," "The Weather Underground" Advice: We hold two open calls a year. The deadlines are Aug. 15 and Feb. 15. The home page at www.itvs.org gives all the details about how to apply during open call. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Infinity Media Phone: (323) 848-8966 Contacts: Michael Ohoven, CEO; Kerry Rock, VP acquisitions; William Vince, prexy Biz: Vertically integrated to package, develop, finance and purchase rights; manages media funds in Germany, Canada and the U.K. Recent pics: "Confidence," "Evelyn," "Frailty" In the pipeline: "Saved," "The Magician's Wife," "White on White" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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IN-Motion Contacts: Hilmar Siebert, chairman; Nigel Bremner, managing director; Sandra Keser, head of acquisitions Biz: International independent film and television sales; finance and production; formerly known as J&M Entertainment Product: All genres; wants to acquire medium-budget movies with commercial appeal Recent pics: "The ILL" Advice: Please send in a script only once it has completed the redrafting process. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Intermedia Phone: (310) 777-0007 Contacts: Moritz Borman, chairman-CEO; Jon Gumpert, vice chairman-head of motion picture operations; Bahman Naraghi, chief operating officer Biz: Independent production and financing Product: Projects for inhouse production, as well as finished films for acquisition and distribution Recent pics: "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines," "Basic," "Adaptation" In the pipeline: "Alexander," "Laws of Attraction," "Mindhunters" Advice: We accept only solicited submissions. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Isabella Singel 272 Phone: +31 (0) 204-227964 Contacts: Els Vandevorst, producer; Saskia van den Berg, assistant Biz: European co-productions with artistic value and international accessibility Recent pics: "Sea of Silence," "Dogville," "It's All About Love" In the pipeline: "The South" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Killer Films Phone: (212) 473-3950 Contacts: Christine Vachon, prexy; Jocelyn Hayes, director of development Biz: Producers with a first-look with Warner Bros., financed through partnership with John Wells Prods. Recent pics: "Far From Heaven," "One Hour Photo," "Camp" In the pipeline: "Every Word Is True," "A Home at the End of the World," "Bettie Page" Advice: No unsolicited scripts accepted; send synopsis/description of project and company. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Lantern Lane Phone: (818) 222-2309 Contacts: David Garber, prexy-CEO; Enid Garber, chief financial officer; Rob Lynch, sales and acquisitions Biz: Full-service marketing and distribution solution for entertainment properties in the United States and throughout the world; helps producers find money and distribution; helps manage the distrib process by looking out for the interests of the producer Product: Indie feature films of all genres and budgets Recent pics: "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," "Biggie and Tupac," "Poolhall Junkies" In the pipeline: "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't," "11:14," "The Hazing" Advice: Contact us via email with finished features or partially packaged productions; we will help find the best distribution and/or partner available. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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LC Barreto Phone: +(55) 21-2240-8161 Contacts: Luiz Carlos Barreto, Lucy Barreto, Paula Barreto Product: $300,000-$3.5 million for features Biz: Produce features and docs Recent pics: "Jacobina" In the pipeline: "The Clouds' Way" Advice: Email or phone Luiz Carlos or Lucy Barreto. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Lee Daniels Entertainment 39 W. 131 st St., Suite 2 Phone: (646) 548-0930 Contacts: Lee Daniels, prexy-CEO; Lisa Cortes, senior VP, production; Dave Robinson, chief financial officer Biz: Production, financing and talent management; equity, pre-sales Seeks: All genres; budgets from $3 million to $30 million Recent pics: "Monster's Ball" In the pipeline: "The Woodsman," "Less Than Kind," "Shadowboxer" Advice: Send queries to Kenneth Min, head of development, at kennethmin@aol.com Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Lichtblick Phone: 49 (0) 221-925-7520 Contacts: Joachim Ortmanns, Cad-Ludwig Rettinger Biz: German and international features and documentaries, mainly financed through broadcasters, public funds and minimum guarantees, $920,000-$4 million Recent pics: "Divine Intervention," "The White Whale," "The Lost Sailors" In the pipeline: "Massacre," "Cattolica," "The Flamenco Clan" Advice: Filmmakers should approach by email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Lightning Entertainment
301 Arizona Avenue 4th Floor Phone: (310) 255 7999 Contacts: Richard S. Guardian, prexy; Rich Goldberg, co-prexy; Liza Petrie, Acquisitions and sales coordinator; Marc Bienstock, VP of Production Biz: International sales representation, presales, co-productions Product: Feature-length documentaries as well as products that have strong commercial value in ancillary markets Recent pics: "Lightning In A Bottle" "Nicotina" "Perfect Opposites" Advice: Come to us with credible references and production credits that may include feature film television, musicvideos, commercials, etc., and a project with attachments including finance, director or cast; the more the better. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Little Bird 9 Grafton Mews, Phone: +44 (0) 207-380-3980 13 Merrion Square, Phone: +353 (0) 1-613-1710 Email: info@liftlebird.co.uk Biz: Production of film, TV dramas, docus; offices in London, Dublin, Johannesburg Product: All budget ranges; comedy, horror, teen/family genres In the works: "Churchill -The Hollywood Years," "Trauma," "Marie & Bruce" Advice: Send us an email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Lolafilms Phone: +34 (0) 91-436-7400 Contacts: Andres Vincente Gomez, CEO; Ignacio Irisarri, managing director Biz: Production, distribution, international sales Product: English- and Spanish-language films of all genres, $3 million-$15 million Recent pics: "Soldados de Salamina," "El embrujo de Shanghai" In the pipeline: "Buen viaje," "Excelencia," "La fiesta del chivo" Advice: Contact Gomez via email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Lucid Logic Productions
Phone: 608.310.6050 Fax: 608.310.6051 Email: films@LucidLogicProductions.com Web site: www.LucidLogicProductions.com Contact: Joshua Garity, President Types of business: Film Production, Financing Type of finance: All kinds Types of projects sought: We seek fresh, well-written projects driven by visionary filmmakers with budgets between $500,000 and $15 million in a variety of genres: thrillers, comedies, dramas that are entertaining and accessible to large audiences domestically and internationally. Must have talent and/or director with some finance elements already in place. Advice: Submit one-to-three-page synopsis of finished scripts and details of elements in place via fax or email. Send it...we'll take a look. Projects in the works: Alabaster, Sadie Zero... Surfview Reminder: Ask for permission before
sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Lucky Red Via Chinotto, 16 00195 Rome, Italy Phone: +39 (0) 6-3735-2296 Contacts: Andrea Occhipinti, CEO; Stefano Massenzi, acquisitions Biz: Co-producer and distributor of high-profile features Product: Director-driven projects Recent pics: "The Magdalene Sisters," "The Others," "Bend It Like Beckham" In the pipeline: "Comme une image," "Mar adentro," "La femme de Gilles" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Lumen Phone: +33 (0) 1-4970-0370 Contact: Hengarneh Panahi Biz: Independent production company based in Paris, specializing in cutting-edge world cinema Recent pics: "Father & Son," "All Tomorrow's Parties," "Novo" In the pipeline: "The Piano Tuner of Earthquakes," 'Two Days," "Black Magic" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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