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Radar Phone: (310) 208-8525 Contacts: Ted Field, chairman/CEO; Scott Kroopf, prexy and chief operating officer; Erica Huggins, executive veepee of production Biz: Develops and co-finances features through its core company, as well as through Platinum Dunes, the company's joint-producing-venture with Michael Bay. All pics receive studio distribution in the U.S., with Focus Features as its exclusive international sales agent. Product: Mainstream motion pictures of all kinds with budgets ranging from less than $10 million to more than $100 million. Recent pics: "How to Deal," "Le Divorce" In the pipeline: "Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "The Last Samurai," "The Chronicles of Riddick" Advice: We look for films that not only have a clearly targeted audience, but also bring a fresh perspective to that audience. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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RAI Piazza Adriana 12 00193 Rome, Italy Phone: +39-0668-4701 Contacts: Giancarlo Leone, CEO; Carlo Brancaleoni,development Biz: Feature production and distribution arm of Italian pubcaster Product: Local and international coproductions Recent pics: ''II miracolo," "Mathilde," "Bella Martha" In the pipeline: "Danny the Dog," "Cantando dietro i paraventi," "Caterina va in citta" Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Rainstorm 16027 Ventura Blvd., Suite 600 Encino, CA 91436 Phone: (818) 784-7500 Contacts: Steve G. Kaplan, prexy; Gregg L Daniel, development-producer; Richard Katz, chief operating officer Biz: Privately financed development, finance and production company that partners with other capital sources Product: Story-driven projects that can be made as independents for $1 million-$4 million, as well as star-driven films budgeted at $10 million-plus Recent pics: "The Big Empty," "Terror Tract" In the pipeline: "Ginger and Jack," "Juggernaut," "An American Dad" Advice: We prefer submission through mainstream agencies and management companies, but we will consider unsolicited material if a release is included; please also include a top sheet with a project summary, attachments and contact info. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Random Harvest Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath Bucks, SLO ONH, U.K. Phone: +44 (0) 175-378-3900 Fax: +44 (0) 175-363-0651 Email: films@randomharvest.co.uk Web site: www.randomharvestpictures.com Contacts: Alistair MacLean-Clark, managing director; Melvyn Singer, finance director Biz: Production and film financing, specializing in tax-driven, incentive-laden investment Product: Features for the international market place; budgets $3 million to $20 million Recent pics: "Octane," "LD 50" In the pipeline: "Bronte," "Play Dead," "Schneider's Second Stage" Advice: Send a treatment or synopsis via email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Razor Legiendamm 40 D-10969 Berlin, Germany Phone: +4903-0614-5865 Contacts: Gerhard Meixner and Roman Paul, co-managing directors Biz: Feature films by up-and-coming German directors and international coproductions Product: Arthouse with commercial potential; budgets are about $2.9 million on inhouse productions, more on international co-prods Recent pics: Company was founded in October 2002. In the works: "2 Days," "Bayreuth - Lars von Trier Doing Wagner," "The Lost Element" Advice: Be passionate! Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Rebel Planet 6472 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 208 Los Angeles, CA 90038 Phone: (310) 273-5767 Contacts: Robert Townsend, executive producer/prexy; Gloria Gifford, executive producer/VP; Rod Plummer, producer/secretary Biz: All features are inhouse; will accept screenplays and project ideas in the $300,000-$500,000 range Product: Will have developed and produced at least six features for the 2003-04 slate - created and developed solely through Rebel Planet production teams In the pipeline: "Cougars," "Playas From the Himalayas," "Hollywood Rainmaker" Advice: We welcome filmmakers mailing us the first 10 pages of their scripts with full information regarding contact info and whether or not agents and/or managers are attached. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Redbus
74a Charlotte St. Contacts: Zygi Kamasa, Simon Franks, Nick Manzi Biz: Leading U.K. independent distrib and producer; releases between eight and 12 films annually Product: Mainstream films with wide appeal, particularly horror titles Recent pics: "Bend It Like Beckham," "The Mothman Prophecies," "Welcome to Collinwood" In the pipeline: "Cabin Fever," "Tooth," "Grand Theft Parsons" Advice: We will only accept scripts that have a producer and director attached. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Regent 1401 Ocean Ave., Suite 300 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Phone: (310) 260-3333 Contacts: Paul Colichman, Stephen R Jarchow, partners; Jeffrey Schenck, chief operating officer Biz: Fully finances Indie feature films and television movies; co-produces, cofinances and funds other films for worldwide distribution, including theatrical release in the United States Product: All types of films, with budgets ranging from $500,000 to $7 million Recent pics: "Burial Society" In the pipeline: "A Good Night to Die" Advice: While we look at a variety of indie scripts, material that comes in packaged with talent and/or financing takes first priority. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Renaissance 34-35 Berwick St. London, W1 F 8RP, U.K. Phone: +44 (0)207-287-5190 Fax: +44 (0) 207-287-5191 Email: info@renaissance-films.com Web site: www.renaissance-films.com Contacts: Angus Finney, managing director; Claire Taylor, head of international sales; Sophie Janson, head of development & acquisitions Biz: Development, financing, acquisition and sale of features for the international marketplace Recent pics: "We Don't Live Here Anymore," "The Mother" In the pipeline: "Vapor" Advice: Contact Sophie Janson. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Revere
450 W. 15th St., Suite 602 Phone: (646) 336-1413 Contacts: Michael Corrente, prexy; Marisa Polvino, head of production; Jonathan Ladd, head of biz affairs Biz: Emphasis on feature-length motion picture development and production; finance through private equity sources and through co-production ventures, negative pickups and foreign pre-sales Product: Variety of genres, all material-driven; budgets range from $1 million-$10 million, with a possible increase depending on talent attachments Recent pics: "The Door in the Floor," "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead," "When Zachary Beaver Came to Town" Advice: We are open to submissions from filmmakers through agents and lawyers. In some cases we will look at material that comes through friends and other filmmakers. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Revolution 9A Dallington St. London, EC1V OBQ, U.K. Phone: +44 (0) 207-566-0700 Fax: +44 (0) 207-566-0701 Email: email@revolution-films.com Contacts: Andrew Eaton, producer Biz: Production Product: Prefer recognized directors; Michael Winterbottom films Recent pics: "24 Hour Party People," "Heartlands," "In This World" In the works: "Bright Young Things," "Code 46," "Top Spot" Advice: Best contact by email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Ridini c/o Raleigh Studios 650 N. Bronson Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90004 Phone: (323) 960-8071 Web site: www.ridiniontertainment.com Contacts: Maryann Ridini, prexy Biz: Film and TV development and production Product: Varying Recent pics: "Falling Fire," "Convict 762" In the pipeline: "Last Valentine" Advice: We are only interested in coproductions with talent and/or funding attachments. Written submissions only through agents and/or attorneys, please. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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RKO
1875 Century Park E., Suite 2140 Phone: (310) 277-0707 Biz: Motion picture production Product: Any budget, any genre Recent pics: "Shade" In the pipeline: "The Richest Girl in the World," "The Locked Room," "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House" Advice: The best way to approach the company is through our story department Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Roadside Attractions
427 N. Canon Drive, Suite 216 Phone: (310) 860-1692 Contact: Eric D'Arbeloff Product: $3 million or less Recent pics: "Lovely & Amazing" In the pipeline: "Madman's Kiss," "Chasing Buffalo," "Penthouse A" Advice: Email a synopsis. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Roberts/David 100 Universal City Plaza Bldg, 1320, Suite 1C Universal City, CA 91608 Phone: (818) 733-2143 Contacts: Lorena David, Mark Roberts, Max Velez Biz: Independent film production Product: High-concept comedy, thriller, horror, action films, $5 million-$20 million Recent pics: "Poor White Trash," "Outta Time," "Extreme Dating" In the pipeline: "Strangers With Candy: The Movie," "Danika" Advice: Email a synopsis of your project. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Roissy 58 rue Pierre Charron 75008 Paris, France Phone: + 33 (0) 1-5353-5050 Contacts: Raphael Berdugo, chairman/CEO; Marie Anne Pujol, head of sales; Joelle Giraud, head of business affairs Biz: Sales agent of European movies with library of 500 titles; co-produces two to three features annually Product: Director-driven, European arthouse features, $5 million-$15 million Recent pics: "The Dog, the General and the Birds," "Choucou" In the pipeline: "Eros," "The Abyssinian" Advice: Send us an email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Samy Boy 1801 Century Park W., 5th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90067 Phone: (310) 282-8814 Fax: (310) 282-0299 Web site: www.samyboyentertainment.com Contacts: Sam Nazarian, Kevin Riley Biz: Production, financing and distribution Product: All genres, budgets between $2 million and $5 million Recent pics: "Washington Heights," "Prey for Rock and Roll," "Wonderland" In the pipeline: "Trespassing," "Home of Phobia," "A Different Loyalty" Advice: We accept submissions from agents, managers, attorneys and producers; no unsolicited submissions, please. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Scout 119 Braintree St. Allston, MA 02134 Phone: (617) 782-7722 Contacts: Dorothy Aufiero, Michael Williams, David Collins, partners Biz: Feature film production and development, TV production and development Product: Features in the $3 million-$15 million range Recent pics: "Session 9" Advice: Submit queries to info@scoutvision.com and they well be handled accordingly. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Screen Gems 10202 W. Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 Phone: (310) 244-4000 Contacts: Clint Culpepper, prexy of production; Benedict Carver, senior veep of acquisitions and co-productions; Stacy Kolker Cramer, senior VP of production Biz: Screen Gems is a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment specializing in fully financed inhouse productions, coproductions and acquisitions Product: Films with specific target audiences; $5 million-$30 million range Recent pics: "The Medallion," "Underworld," "In the Cut " In the pipeline: "The Breakup Handbook," "You Got Served," "Resident Evil 2" Advice: We are looking for commercial films with specific target audiences. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Senator Kurfuerstendamm 65 10707 Berlin, Germany Phone: +49-030-8809-1711 Contacts: Benjamin Herrmann and Christopher Borgmann, managing directors Biz: Independent producer/co-producer and distributor of mainstream features Product: Mainly German-language films, mainstream, $1.7 million-$8 million Recent pics: "Das wunder von Bern," "The Experiment," "It It Don't Fit, Use a Bigger Hammer" In the pipeline: "Erbsen auf halb 6," "Teddy schu-der tag wird kommen," "Kleines Arschloch 2" Advice: Send scripts and, if available, packages and we'll talk. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Serendipity Point 9 Price St. Toronto, Ontario M4W 1Z1, Canada Phone: (416) 960-0300 Contacts: Robert Lantos, producer; Mark Musselman, head of biz and legal affairs; Julia Rosenberg, production and development Biz: Develop and produce features Recent pics: "Ararat" In the pipeline: "The Statement," "Being Julia" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Shoreline
1875 Century Park E., Suite 600 Phone: (310) 551-2060 Contacts: Morris Ruskin, CEO; Steve Chicorel, executive VP worldwide sales & marketing Biz: Domestic and foreign sales; production; tax subsidies, foreign coproductions, gap and equity credit facilities Seeks: All genres, from arthouse to creature feature to tentpole Recent pics: "Moving Alan," "Moving August," "Real Time" In the pipeline: "Judge Dredd," "Dwar" Advice: We seek scripts with some element of financing and/or cast, or all genres of finished films. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Showtime 1633 Broadway New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 708-1600 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600 Phone: (310) 234-5200 Contact: Matthew Duda, exec VP, program acquisitions & planning Biz: Premium television network; full or partial financing of films Product: Star-driven and press-friendly programs with topical and compelling subject matter Recent pics: "Searching for Debra Winger," "Boys of 2nd Street Park," "Maldonado Miracle" Advice: We look for smart and sophisticated material that will generate press attention as well as feature (or be able to attract) strong writers, directors and high-profile talent. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Silver Lion 701 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401 Phone: (310) 393-9177 Contacts: Lance Hool, prod ucer-director; Conrad Hool, producer; David Zuckerman, director of development Biz: Full-service production company; financing sources are equity, funds and bank lines of credit Product: Studio-quality action pics and comedies with both domestic and international appeal Recent pics: "Man on Fire," "Club Dread," "Crocodile Dundee in L.A." In the pipeline: "Tenn/P.I.," "Resolution," "Colter's Hell" Advice: We are looking for solid packaged projects with meaningful attachments. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Sobini
4553 Glencoe Ave., #200 Phone: (310) 314-2000 Contact: Dawn Fang, creative executive Biz: Production and development Product: All types, any budget range Recent pics: "Framed," "The Prince and Me" In the pipeline: "Julia Pastrana," "Dark Sister," "Peaceful Warrior" Advice: Submit to us via agent or manager. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Solo 9350 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 212 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Phone: (310) 205-6262 Fax: (310) 205-6264 Contacts: Karin Cohen, VP, acquisitions and co-productions; Lee Solomon, Christian Halsey Solomon, partners Biz: An international production, financing and foreign sales company with offices in L.A., Gotham and Italy Product: Genre movies in the $3 million$30 million range Recent pics: "Igby Goes Down," "American Psycho," "Rollerball" In the pipeline: "Carlo and Frankie," "The M Word," "Red Riding Hood" Advice: We aren't a development company, so the best approach is with a script/project that needs packaging from cast to financial. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Sonet
Box 20145 Phone: +46 (0) 85-552-4812 Biz: Film production and distribution, international co-productions In the pipeline: "Rancid," "The Third Wave," "Miss Idilia" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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South Pacific 8 Tolich Place Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand P.O. Box 104-124 Lincoln North, Auckland, N.Z. Phone: +64-9839-0999 Contacts: John Barnett, managing director Andrew Shaw, chief operating officer; Sally Campbell, head of production Biz: Produces feature films, telefilms and primetime drama series Product: Feature films and telefeatures Recent pics: "Whale Rider" In the pipeline: "Rosalind Franklin," "The Dark Lady of DNA," "Sione's Wedding" Advice: For further Into on studio hire and submissions to our development dept.; see our Web site, for general inquiries, email us. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Spice Factory 81 the Promenade, Peacehaven East Sussex, BN10 8LS, U.K. Phone: +44 (0) 127-358-5275 Fax: +44 (0) 127-358-5304 Email: info@spicefactory.co.uk Contacts: Michael Cowan, Jason Piette, joint managing directors; Lucy Shuttleworth, head of development Biz: Production, financing, domestic and international distribution, international sales and worldwide film funds; produced, co-produced or financed 35 films to date Product: Theatrically led commercial films; budget range $10 million-$30 million Recent pics: "Head in the Clouds," "A Different Loyalty," "The Bridge of San Luis Rey" In the pipeline: "The Last Sign," "Merchant of Venice" Advice: We cannot accept unsolicited material. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Staccato Su matrakade 611 NL - 1019 PS Amsterdam, Netherlands Phone: +31 (0) 20-419-0404 137 Barrow St., Suite 5B Phone: (212) 620-7645 Contacts: Emjay Rechsteiner (Amsterdam), Karen Jaroneski (New York) Biz: Feature film production, international co-productions, line production in Europe and U.S. for U.S. producers Product: Quality films with a bite, $2 million-$6 million; no horror, sci-fi or action-adventure Recent pics: "The Emperor's Wife," "Pauline & Paulette" In the pipeline: "Sportsman of the Century" Advice: Email us a one-page synopsis. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Storm 127 Broadway, Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Phone: (310) 656-2500 Contacts: H. Michael Heuser, prexy-CEO; Asadeh Khanedani, manager, international distribution Biz: Indie film finance, production and worldwide distribution company Product: The best of each available genre. Budget range: $2 million-$25 million Recent pics: "Fast Sofa," "Shiner," "Lava" In the pipeline: "Preacher," "Crusade in Jeans," "Johnny Hit and Run Pauline" Advice: Submit scripts that have been written with passion and attention to detail; ideally, projects accompanied by strong hands-on producers, with talent relationships. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Stratus
10850 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1050 Phone: (310) 234-8970 Contacts: Bob Yari, co-head; Mark Gordon, co-head; Neil Sacker, head of business and legal affairs Biz: Film production and financing Product: All genres and budget ranges In the pipeline: "Laws of Attraction," "Killing Pablo," "Painted Veil" Advice: We accept represented and solicited material only. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Studio Babelsberg August-Bebel-Strasse 26 - 53 14482 Potsdam, Germany Phone: 49 (0) 331-721-3151 Fax: +49 (0) 331-721-3366 Email: info@sbmp.biz Web site: www.sbmp.biz Contacts: Thierry Potok, CEO; Henning Molfenter, Udo Happel, production execs Biz: Production services including soundstages, production management, crews, costume and equipment support, post-production, special effects, accounts and legal services, financing and subsidy opportunities Product: Film and TV productions from $5 million to $100 million-plus Recent pics: "The Pianist," "Enemy at the Gates," "Around the World in 80 Days" Advice: Email us. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Studio Hamburg 5225 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 626 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: (323) 525-0023 Email: ship@studio-hamburg.de Contacts: Stuart Pollok, head of production, SHIP; Sytze van der Laan, managing director, Studio Hamburg Biz: International English-language development, production and financing arm of Studio Hamburg, one of the largest producers of German-language product, with annual production revenues in excess of $170 million Product: Plans to executive produce and/or produce approximately 10 features over five years, budgeted at $3.5 million-$17 million In the pipeline: "Colour Me Kubrick" Advice: Best approached via company email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Summit 1630 Stewart St., Suite 120 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Phone: (310) 309-8400 Contacts: Patrick Wachsberger, prexyCEO; Bob Hayward, chief operating officer; David Garrett, exec VP Biz: Film development, financing, production and worldwide distribution; invests own capital in individual films Product: Finished films for acquisition and distribution as well as projects for inhouse production Recent pics: "Dot the I," "Wrong Turn" In the pipeline: "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," "The Alibi," "That Place" Advice: Submission through agents mostly, but short e-mails describing the project are accepted. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Svensk Greta Garbos vag 11-13 169 86 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46 (0) 8-680-3500 Contacts: Rasmus Ramstad, presidentCEO; Johan Mardell, head of production; Ann-Kristin Westerberg, senior VP and head of intl. division Biz: Production of feature films with Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Finnish angles, all genres; international sales, distribution in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland Recent pics: "Paradise The Lord of the Rings" trilogy In the pipeline: "Saraband," "Queen of Sheba's Pearls" Advice: Get in touch with Mardell, head of production, or Robert Enmark, head of acquisition, by email to Stefan Klockby. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Tele Munchen Kaufinger Strasse 24 D-80331 Munich, Germany Phone: +49 (0) 89-29093-0 Contact: Markus Zimmer, Concorde Filmed Entertainment Product: Studio films, independent product Recent pics: "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life," "Rosenstrasse" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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TF1 1 quai du Point du Jour Boulogne 92656, France Phone: +33 (0) 1-4141-1234 Contacts: Patrick Binet, Jean-Charles Levy, acquisitions/co-productions Biz: Movie arm of French broadcaster with international sales outfit; strong player in French production finance and coproduction Recent pics: "Luck," "If I Were a Rich Man," "Welcome to the Rozes" In the pipeline: "Spy Bound" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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This is That
417 Canal St., 4th Floor Phone: (212) 601-5900 Contacts: Anne Carey, Anthony Bregman, Ted Hope Provides: Feature film production Biz: All genres, media and budgets Recent pics: "American Splendor," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," "Door in the Floor" In the pipeline: "Thumbsucker, " "Dirty Shame," "Family Planning" Advice: Believe that nothing will improve until everything changes. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Threshold
1649 11th St. Contacts: Larry Kasanoff, chairman-CEO; George Johnsen, chief animation officer; Kristy Scanlan, VP of development Biz: Intellectual property management and production company that develops, manages, produces and publishes in all media; Threshold holds licenses to such brands as Mortal Kombat, Duke Nukem, Ninja Scroll, Mr. Clean, Twinkle the Kid and the Sunday Comics Product: Most genres, with budgets between $30 million and $80 million Recent pics: "Mortal Kombat," "Beowulf" In the works: "Foodfight," "Ninja Scroll," "Duke Nukem" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Tomorrow
16250 Ventura Blvd., Suite 400 Phone: (818) 788-8776 Contacts: Yoram Pelman, prexy; Brad Shelton, creative executive; Diane Miller, director of servicing Biz: Film financing, production and sales agents Recent pics: "The Third Wheel," "Till Human Voices Wake Us," "The Cockettes" In the pipeline: "In Darkness," "Judas" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Trankilo Box 17176 104 62 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46 (0) 8669-5045 Contact: Daniel Fridell, producer Biz: Production of feature films, $500,000 to $15 million Recent pics: "The Robbers," "Bloodbrothers" In the pipeline: "Pippi's Father," "The Vault," "She Wanted It!" Advice: Approach us with great ideas. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Trigger Street Web site: www.triggerstreet.com Contacts: Dana Brunetti, prexy; Ross Partridge, Sarah Bay Williams, creative directors Biz: Develops and packages a variety of media, including feature films and documentaries, theater and TV Product: All genres and all budgets; Trigger Street projects come from a script with a certain edge that will appeal to a wide audience. Recent pics: "United States of Leland," "Uncle Frank," "America Rebuilds" In the pipeline: "Beyond the Sea," "House of Cards," "Mavericks" Advice: All unsolicited scripts are accepted only via www.triggerstreet.com Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Troma
733 Ninth Ave. Phone: (212) 757-4555 Contacts: Lloyd Kaufman, prexy/founder; Michael Herz, VP/co-founder; Megan Powers, VP sales Biz: Production, acquisition, distribution Product: All genres, all budgets Recent pics: "Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV," "Suicide," "All the Love You Cannes" In the pipeline: "Tales From the Crapper," "Poultrygeist," "Schlock and Schlockability: The Revenge of Jane Austen" Advice: Email or call us. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Trust Filmbyen, Avedoere Tvaervej 12 2650 Hvidovre Copenhagen, Denmark Phone: + 45 (0) 3686-8788 Contacts: Annakarin Strom, CEO; Tine Klint, sales & project coordinator; Fusun Eriksen, intl. PR Biz: International sales of Scandinavian films and independent productions from around the world, focusing on arthouse and commercial features with artistic touch Recent pics: "Dogville," "Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself," "Lilya 4-Ever" In the pipeline: "Dear Wendy," "In Your Hands," "Bazo" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Tubedale
Barley Mow Center Contacts: Carl Clifton, David Morrissey Biz: Develops and produces feature film; variety of genres, budgets and languages Recent pics: "L'Homme du Train" In the pipeline: 'The Wild," "Oxygen," "The Carnal Artist" Advice: With our commitment to smart, character-driven material, we welcome filmmakers with something to say. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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UGC
24 avenue Charles de Gaulle Phone: +33 (0) 1-4640-4400 Contacts: Brigitte Maccioni, Said Ben Said, Yves Marmion Biz: Leading European exhibitor and key player in production, distribution and sales Product: Feature films Recent pics: "Amelie," "Vidoq," "Embrassez qui vous voudrez" In the pipeline: "Tais toi," "Blueberry," "The Great Challenge" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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United Artists
1350 Ave. of the Americas Phone: (212) 708-0300 Phone: (310) 449-3000 Contacts: Bingham Ray, prexy; Sara Rose, senior VP, production and acquisitions; Jack Turner, VP, production and acquisitions Biz: Acquires completed films; develops, produces and finances films for distribution worldwide Product: Seeks films with strong and original voices; budgets under $10 million preferred Recent pics: "24 Hour Party People," "Bowling for Columbine," "Igby Goes Down" In the works: "Pieces of April," "Jeepers Creepers 2," "Code 46" Advice: Best means for submissions is through an established producer, agent, film rep or lawyer; unsolicited requests should first be made by letter with a short description or project and elements. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Videofilmes Producoes Artisticas Praca Nossa Senhora da Gloria, 46 Rio de Janeiro (RJ) 22211 -110, Brazil Phone: +55 (21) 2556-0810 Contacts: Mauricio Ramos, exec director; Walter Salles, Joao Moreira Salles, shareholders Biz: Producer of features, short films and docus Product: $300,000-$3.5 million features Recent pics: "Nelson Freire," "Paulino da Viola," "Behind the Sun" Advice: Email us. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Vulcan 505 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 342-2277 Contacts: Richard Hutton, VP, media development; Michael Caldwell, director, motion picture production Biz: Motion picture and documentary production and financing Product: Intelligent, thought-provoking, fully developed, packaged motion picture projects with production budgets under $1 million Recent pics: "Far From Heaven," "The Safety of Objects" Advice: Screenplays must be submitted through established entertainment agents and/or attorneys. Unsolicited materials will not be accepted. Fully developed projects should be packaged with experienced filmmakers and cast. Documentaries are primarily developed internally. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Whitewater 2232 S. Cotner Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064 Phone: (310) 575-5800 Fax: (310) 575-5802 Email: whitewaterfilms@aol.com Contacts: Rick Rosenthal, exec producer; Susan Johnson, VP-producer; Ryan Peterson, director of development Biz: indie film production Product: Budgets are $250,000-$500,000, all genres; interested in making small, personal films and discovering and supporting new and emerging talent In the pipeline: "Mean Creek," "Nearing Grace" Advice: Filmmakers can reach us by mail, but full releases are required before submissions can be accepted. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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The Works
Portland House Contacts: Aline Perry, CEO; Rebecca Kearey, head of marketing & distribution; Andrew Orr, director of acquisitions Biz: Sales agents; investors via sister company, the Film Consortium Product: International B.O. hits and festival successes In the works: "Bright Young Things," "Country of My Skull," "Code 46" Advice: Approach Andrew Orr with a packaged script, fully or partially financed. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Wuste Film
Schulterblatt 58 Phone: +49 (0) 40-431-7060 Contacts: Ralph Schwingel, Stefan Schubert, production managers Biz: German and English-lingo features with established and new filmmakers, $1 million-$6 million Recent pics: "Solino," "Anam Northern Star" In the pipeline: "Against the Wall," "Kebab Connection," "Of Sayt" Advice: A good pitch, a good treatment .and a better script (by email). Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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X Flime Creative Pool
Bulowstr. 90 Phone: +49 (0) 30-2308-3311 Contacts: Stefan Arndt, Maria Kopf, Manuela Stehr Biz: Feature film production Product: German and international feature films, mid to high budgets; international co-productions Recent pics: "Goodbye, Lenin!," "Heaven," "I'm the Father" In the pipeline: "Learning to Lie," "Love in Thoughts," "Absolute Silence" Advice: For project suggestions, please send us scripts via mail. In other cases, please contact via telephone or email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Zephyr 33 Percy St. London, WlT 2LN Phone: +44 (0) 20-7255-3555 Contacts: Chris Curling, Phil Robertson Biz: Co-production and finance of British qualifying films Product: U.K. qualifying theatrical films for the international market; budgets from $5 million to $25 million Recent pics: "Mathilde, "Secret Passage" In the pipeline: "For Pleasure," "Eric in the Land of the Insects," "Daniel and the Superdogs" Advice: We do not accept unsolicited material from filmmakers. Only producers with 50% of a film's finance in place should contact us. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Zero Film
Lehrter Strasse 57 Email: office@zerofilm.de Contacts: Martin Hagemann, features; Thomas Kufus, documentaries Biz: Independent feature production, coproduction and line production for international partners filming in Germany, up to $5.8 million Recent pics: "Black Box Germany," "Father and Son," "September" In the pipeline: "Free Radicals," "Farland," "Pour I'amour du peuple" Advice: Visit our Web site or email Martin Hagemann at above. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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