Visit Films Unveils Multiple Deals at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)
New York-based Visit Films has revealed multiple international deals for its diverse slate of independent films at Hong Kong FilMart, ranging from sci-fi thrillers to music documentaries.
Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson's Sundance and Rome drama 'Ghostlight' has secured deals with Nikkatsu (Japan), New Cinema (Israel), Cinobo (Greece, Cyprus), Eye Film (Benelux), Fabula Films (Turkey) and Sister Distribution (Switzerland). IFC previously acquired U.S. rights to the drama, which follows a grieving construction worker who joins a local production of 'Romeo and Juliet.'
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Sundance and Cannes drama 'Good One,' directed by India Donaldson, has secured distribution with Madfer Films (Spain) and Fabula Films (Turkey). The coming-of-age story about a 17-year-old navigating a backpacking trip with her father and his oldest friend was released in the U.S. by Metrograph Pictures.
SXSW music documentary 'Mogwai: If the Stars Had a Sound,' from director Antony Crook, has been picked up by Shemaroo Contentino Media for worldwide airline distribution. The film chronicles the influential Scottish post-rock band's 25-year journey.
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