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| 3am Pictures Phone: 626-285-0005 Fax: 309-416-8924 Email: info@3ampictures.com Web site: http://www.3ampictures.com Contact: Kenneth Lee Types of business: Film Production, Post-Production, New Media Type of finance: Private Equity and Pre-sales Types of projects sought: We seek fresh, well-written projects driven by visionary filmmakers with budgets between $500,000 and $5 million in a variety of genres: thrillers, comedies, dramas that are entertaining and accessible to large audiences domestically and internationally Advice: Submit one-to-three-page synopsis of finished scripts and details of elements in place via fax or email Projects in the works: "442nd" Surfview Reminder: Ask for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. Compiled by: Jim Tessier, submission received Jan. 23,
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Alliance Atlantis Phone: (310) 899-8000 Web site: www.allianceatlantis.com Contacts: Peter Sussman, CEO; Seaton McLean, production prexy; Ted Riley, distribution prexy Biz: Vertically integrated broadcaster, creator and distributor of filmed entertainment Recent pics: "Bowling for Columbine," "The Good Thief," "Owning Mahowny" In the pipeline: "Foolproof" Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Alquimia Email: esthergomez@alquimiacinema.com Contacts: Francisco Ramos, Esther Gomez Biz: Mainstream film production and distribution Recent pics: "Callas Forever," "I'm Not Scared Amnesia" In the pipeline: "Crystal Eye," "Don't Move" Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Alta Phone: +34 (0) 91-542-2702 Email: altaproduccion@altafilms.es
Contacts: Enrique Gonzalez Macho, CEO; Belen Bernuy, executive producer Biz: Feature film production including co-productions Recent pics: "Novo," "Sweet Sixteen," "Rencor" In the pipeline: "Te doy mis ojos," "Triple Agent," "Angosto" Advice: Filmmakers should send treatment; companies can send screenplay. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Applause Phone: +(852) 2366-1622 Email: mail@applausepictures.com Contacts: Patricia Cheng, Rachel Lo Biz: Film production Product: Various genres such as horror, drama, comedy, etc.; $2 million-$4 million budget range, depending on genre Recent pics: "The Eye," "Three," "Golden Chicken" In the pipeline: "The Eye 2," "Golden Chicken 2" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Alcon Phone: (310) 789-3040 Contacts: Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, co-founders; Kira Davis, VP, production Product: Various genres, $12 million$60 million Biz: Develops, produces and finances feature films; holds an output deal with Warner Bros. Recent pics: "Insomnia," "Affair of the Necklace" In the pipeline: "Love Don't Cost a Thing," untitled Mandy Moore project, "Racing Stripes" 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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Alfa-Film Phone: (323) 882-6193 Contact: Anatoly A. Fradis, prexy Biz: Financing, production, distribution; combines with British, German and Austrian funds. Product: Unconventional dramas, thrillers, love stories, musicals, $4 million-$15 million Recent pics: "Masked & Anonymous" In the pipeline: "Dungeons & Dragons I I," "The Ruler of the World" Advice: Submit to us your packaged script via attorney or agency; no phone calls or unsolicited material. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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American World Phone: (818) 715-1480 Contacts: Mark L. Lester, prexy; Dana Dubovsky, production prexy Biz: Production, distribution, financing Product: Horror pies and actioners arthouse and mainstream projects with budgets between $1 million and $10 million Recent pics: "Tully," "Knight Club," "The Anarchist Cookbook" In the pipeline: "Stealing Candy 2," "Wisher 2" Advice: Send a completed script packaged with at least one star name and partial financing attached or a finished movie for distribution. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Artisan 2700 Colorado Ave. Phone: (310) 449-9200 157 Chambers St., 11th Floor Web site: www.artisanent.com Contacts: Amir J. Malin, CEO; Richard Saperstein, production prexy, Artisan Pictures; Patrick Gunn, executive VP, Artisan Entertainment Biz: Feature production, acquisition and distribution; home entertainment production, acquisition and distribution; production and acquisition finance Product: Wide-ranging, from edgy, provocative projects to moderate budgeted pics with mainstream appeal Recent pics: "Boat Trip," "Amandla!," "Standing in the Shadows of Motown" In the pipeline: "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights," "The Punisher," "Compleat Female Stage Beauty" Advice: We do not accept scripts of projects that do not have representation. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Artists' Colony Phone: (310) 720-8300 Contacts: David Donnelly, director of development; Ginnina D'Orazio, Adam Neal, directors of development Biz: Producing features and TV Product: Thought-provoking, compelling dramas and thrillers; $5 million-$25 million budget range Recent pics: 12," "Solid Ones," "Snow Falling on Cedars" In the pipeline: "Caravaggio," "Me" Advice: Email us. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Asylum Phone: (323) 463-6575 Contacts: Sherri Strain, international sales and distribution; David Rimawi, domestic sales, acquisitions; David Michael Latt, development and production Biz: Indie production and distribution company, divided into three parts: a U.S. homevideo label, international sales and production Product: Completed genre films for worldwide distribution, and scripts for films under $1 million; will not finance outside productions. Recent pics: "King of the Ants," "Killers 2," "The Surge" In the pipeline: "Croak" Advice: Check out our Web site; if what you see there interests you, contact the relevant person via email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Atlantic Streamline Phone: (310) 319-9366 Web site: www.atianticstreamline.com Contacts: Marco Weber, CEO-prexy; Vanessa Coffman, exec VP, development and production; Huber Hagg, VP, biz development Biz: Production and development; finances and develops own material; distrib deal with MGM and UA Product: Original, quality material and innovative talented filmmakers, budgets between $8 million and $15 million Recent pics: "Igby Goes Down," "All the Queen's Men" In the pipeline: "Black Monday," "Jiggly" Advice: We are best approached through representation. We can be contacted by fax with a logline and introduction. If we are interested, we will contact filmmaker directly. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Aura Phone: (310) 278-9991 Email: mail@auraent.com Contacts: Steve Bickel, prexy/partner, Jeffrey Kramer, partner Brian Stearns, creative affairs Biz: Development, production and foreign sales of features and TV Product Projects that combine the unique and innovative, as well as the commercial - with or without attachments Recent pics: 'Time for Dancing," 'The Big Empty" Advice: Indie film and financing is at a serious crossroads; in order to compete, you must possess originality, creativity, and a clear knowledge of the worldwide marketplace. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Bauer Martinez
Phone: (727) 852-9939 Contacts: Philippe Martinez, chairmanCEO; Karinne Martinez, chief operating officer/chief financial officer Biz: Distribution and production, specializing in European co-prods Product: High-profile, quality projects with strong theatrical potential; budgets ranging from $10 million-30 million Recent pics: "Out of Season," "Citizen Verdict," "The Piano Player" In the pipeline: "It Waits," "Modigliani," "Digital Jesus" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Bavaria A division of Bavaria Media GmbH Bavariafilmplatz 8 82031 Phone: +49 (0) 89-6499-2686 Email: bavaria.international@bavada-film.de Web site: www.bavaria-filminternational.de Contacts: Michael Weber, Thorsten Schaumann, Brigitte Suarez Biz: Distributor of German and European co-productions Recent pics: "The Man Without a Past," "Nowhere in Africa," "Goodbye Lenin!" In the pipeline: "Nightsongs"; "The Miracle of Bern"; "Jagged Harmonies" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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BBC Films 1 Mortimer St. Phone: +44 (0) 207-765-0251 Contacts: David Thompson, head of BBC Films; Tracey Scoffield, head of development/executive producer-, Jane Wright, head of rights and commercial affairs Biz: Developing, co-producing, selling and funding features for theatrical release and TV transmission Product: Quality British film; mixed budgets and genres; all budget ranges using new talent and established directors Recent pics: "Dirty Pretty Things," "I Capture the Castle," "In This World" In the pipeline: "Code 46," "Sylvia," "The Mother" Advice: Send hard-copy scripts, treatments or proposals to the above address. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Beech Hill Contacts: Alexa L. Fogel, producer, casting director; Joseph Infantolino, producer, Brendan Mason, director of production Biz: Film and TV production Recent pics: "Our Song," "The Wire "Oz" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Beta Phone: +49 (0) 89-956-2719 Product: German and English-language feature films including European co-prods, $3.5 million-$11.5 million Recent pics: "The Tunnel," "Manitou's Shoe," "Soloalbum" In the pipeline: "Ghetto Berlin Blues," "Love in Thoughts" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Blow up Phone: (212) 587-8800 Contacts: Jason Kliot, Joana Vicent, coprexys; Tory Tunnell, head of development Biz: Production, private equity, pre-sales Product: Digital films; pics that push boundaries aesthetically, socially or politically; budgets $2 million and below Recent pics: "Lovely and Amazing," "Never Get Outta the Boat' In the pipeline: "Jihad" Advice: Fax us with a synopsis of your film and a brief bio. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Blue Rider Phone: (310) 727-3303 Email: brofficeasst@cs.com
Contacts: Jeff Geoff ray, chief financial officer; Walter Josten, CEO Biz: Bridge financing and producing services Product: Projects from good filmmakers with compelling stories in all budget ranges Recent pics: "Around the World in 80 Days," "Behind the Red Door," "Eloise" In the pipeline: 'The Conspirator," "Ghost Town," "Jaco" Advice: Approach us via the Web site, or if you know us, call anytime. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Blue Star Email: office@bluestarmovies.com Contacts: Pete Maggi, managing director; Pietro Dioni, associate; Federico Do Montis, associate producer Biz: Joint-venture partner of Britain's Spice Factory; jointly manages $80 million Movision Equity Fund; has $80 million coproduction deal with Italy's Lux Video; budgets $5 million-$25 million Recent pics: "Piazza of the Five Moons," "Evilenko," "Mother Theresa" In the works: "Nero," "Simple Prayers," "Caravaggio" Advice: Please contact us by email to our personal email addresses. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Bulbeck y Mas/Altair Contacts: Gillian Bulbeck, Richard Podesta, Fernando Sokolewicz Biz: Madrid- and Buenos Aires-based international sales house and production company Product: Genre films, $1 million-$2.5 million Recent pics: "Hoy y manana," "El Septimo arcangel" In the pipeline: "El silencio de las sirenas," "El puerto" Advice: Contact us via email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Bull's Eye Contacts: Cathy Schulman, Tom Nunan, Mark Curcio, partners Biz: Feature production and financing; television production (network and cable) In the pipeline: "Employee of the Month," "Thumbsucker," 'Tishomingo Blues" Advice: We accept represented and solicited material only; submissions can be addressed to Janet Salas, VP, development and production, Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Capitol Phone: +44 (0) 207-471-6000 Email: films@capitolfilms.com Contacts: Sharon Harel, Jane Barclay, Nicole Mackey Biz: International sales, finance and production Product: Independent feature films; budgets $2 million-$20 million Recent pics: "Gosford Park," "Spider," "Ghost World" In the works: "Five Children and It," "Sylvia , " "The Company" Advice: We do not accept unsolicited scripts; please request appointment via email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Carousel Phone: +352 (0) 26-424200 Email: info@carousel.lu
Contacts: Romain Schroeder, Tom Reeve Biz: European co-productions, providing equity, gap funding and access to subsidies Product: Feature films Recent pics: "George and the Dragon" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Catchlight Phone: (310) 827-3797 Email: rosako@catchlightfilms.com
Contact: Rick Osako, production manager Biz: Film and documentary production; subdivision produces commercials and musicvideos Product: All budget ranges, legitimate films Recent pics: "Amy's Orgasm," "Break a Leg," "Red White and Buddha" In the pipeline: "Black Tulip" Advice: Please download the submission form off the Web site and submit via fax or email with a synopsis and request. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Cattleya Email: info@cattleya.it
Contacts: Riccardo Tozzi, proxy; Giovanni Stabilini, CEO; Marco Chimenz, veep Biz: Production of feature films Product: European co-productions, $5 million to $20 million Recent pics: "I'm Not Scared," "El Alamein A Journey Called Love" In the pipeline: "Caterina in the Big City," "Don't Move," "Eyes of Crysta" Advice: Send a one-page synopsis. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Cavu Phone: (212) 246-6300 Email: submissions@cavupictures.com
Contacts: Michael Sergio, proxy; Isil Bagdadi, proxy of production and acquisitions Biz: Film production, acquisition, theatrical distribution and equity finance Product: Quality scripts that can be made for under $5 million; completed films that have unique marketing hooks and film festival exposure for theatrical distribution Recent pics: 'The Holy Land," "Under the Hellgate Bridge" In the pipeline: "West Bank Brooklyn," "Baby Blue," "Bottom of the Ninth" Advice: Submit a one-page treatment (must have some of the financing in place), or synopsis of completed film seeking distribution, via tax or email. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Cherry Road Email: info@cherryroadfilms.com Contacts: Bo Hyde, CEO; Kathleen Haase, production prexy; Kendall Morgan, production executive Provides: Financing and production of commercial films Seeks: Youth-oriented and thought-provoking films, $5 million-$35 million Recent pics: "Eulogy" In the pipeline: Untitled Andrew Gurland/Huck Botko project; "Dough Boys," "Jimmy the Dragon" Advice: Email your pitch, send us your scripts, show us your shorts - we are always looking for good stories and smart talent. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Cine b Phone: +33 (1) 4076-9120 Fax: +33 (1) 4359-1382 Contact: Philippe Carcassonne Biz: Producing features (mostly French) Product: Quality entertainment, $2 million$20 million Recent pics: "Read My Lips," "How I Killed My Father," "The Man on the Train" Advice: Who needs a cheese-eating surrender monkey anyway? Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Cinema Libre Email: ph.diaz@cinemalibrestudio.com Contacts: Philippe Diaz, producer; Philippe Lenglet, international sales; Kindra Ruocco, studio operations Biz: Production and distribution Product: Quality indie films for international audiences with budgets between $1 million and $5 million Recent pics: "Heavy Metal 2000," "Somewhere in Africa," "St. Patrick's Day" In the pipeline: "Mundo Mata," "Sleeping on Stones," "Soldier Child" Advice: The door is open. Send us an email or mail us your project. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Cinemavault Phone: (416) 363-6060 Email: admin@cinemavault.com Contacts: Nick Stiliadis, CEO; Irene Loewy, senior VP, acquisitions and marketing; Steve Arroyave, VP production Biz: International sales entity, handling more than 100 titles Product: Arthouse and genre; any budget Recent pics: "The Limit" In the pipeline: "Peaches," "Human Touch," "Missing Tom" Advice: Email us a one-page synopsis. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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CineTel Phone: (323) 654-4000 Email: brubenstein@cinetelfilms.com Contacts: Lisa Hansen, prexy of production; Marcy Rubin, VP, international sales; Neil Elman, VP, creative affairs Biz: Distribution, production, acquisition and financing of features Product: Character-driven scripts with commercial appeal; budget range of $2 million to $20 million; looking to discover Canadian and European writers and directors Recent pics: "A Rumor of Angels," "Scorcher," "Momentum" In the pipeline: "Story of My Life," "Snakehead Terror Gargoyles" Advice: Please email a brief bio, your representative contact in formation and one-liner. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Claussen + Woebke Herzog-Wilhelm Str. 27 Phone: +49 (0) 89-231 -1010 Biz: Feature film production, $3 millionplus Recent pics: "Anatomy," "Distant Lights" In the pipeline: "Summerstorm," "Krabat" Advice: Send email to zentrale@cwfilm.com Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Conspiracao Phone: +(55) 21-3237-1000 Email: panda@conspira.com.br Contacts: Leonardo Monteiro de Barros, Pedro Buarque, Andrucha Waddington Biz: Producer of features, commercials and documentaries. Product: $300,000-$3.5 million Recent pics: "The Man of the Year," "Surf Adventures" In the pipeline: "Casseta & Planeta Go to the Oscar," "Me House of Sand" Advice: Email us. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Constantin Phone: +49 (0) 89-38609-0 Email: post@constantin-film.de
Contacts: Fred Kogel, member of the board, license-trade/CEO; Martin Moszkowicz, member of the board, production/chief operations officer; Thomas Peter Friedl, member of the board, distribution & marketing Biz: Germany's leading independent film production and distribution company Product: German- and English-language feature films Recent pics: "Resident Evil," "Bibi Blocksberg," "Nowhere in Africa" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Content Intl. 14/15 D'Arblay St. Email: judith@contentinternational.com or harry@contentinternational.com Contacts: Jamie Carmichael, managing director; Judith Baugin, marketing manager; Harry White, sales executive Biz: Sales, finance and production outfit and international sales arm of ContentFilm Product: High-quality commercial features up to $20 million Recent pics: "The Cooler," "Beautiful Country," "Love Object" In the pipeline: "The Undertow," "Wicked Prayer' Advice: No treatments please; we are happy to read scripts with or without cast or financial attachments. We are specifically looking for director-led material. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Cosgrove/Meurer Phone: (818) 843-5600 Contacts: John Cosgrove, CEO; Terry Meurer, prexy; Jo Levi, VP, feature development Biz: Selective equity participation in feature films; development financing available for independent and studio projects Product: Sophisticated, intelligent fare; for production, budgets under $5 million; for development, all levels Recent pics: "Ball in the House" In the pipeline: "All About Me," "Goodnight, Irene," "Reunion" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Crystal Sky Email: sales@crystal-sky.com Contacts: Steven Paul, prexy and CEO; Joseph Inga, senior VP, finance; Patrick Ewald, exec VP, development and production Biz: Development, production, finance, international distribution, visual effects and talent management Product: Action/adventure, action/thriller and family/adventure films, $25 million$85 million Recent pics: "Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2," "The Karate Dog" In the pipeline: "Ghostrider," "Tekken," "Deathlok" Advice: Email us. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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Curb Phone: (818) 843-8580 Contacts: Carole Curb, prexy; Wendy Reeds, executive director/head of sales; Glen Reynolds, director, head of acquisitions and biz affairs Biz: Specializes in international feature film production and distribution; offers a variety of financing arrangements available through private equity and other sources Product: Actioners, thrillers and suspensers that can be produced on an indie budget In the pipeline: Untitled Hawaii Project Advice: We love engaging characters in a solid story that keep us on the edge of our seat. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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