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Davis Phone: (310) 551-2266 Contacts: J. Todd Harris, prexy; Craig Davis Roth, VP; Corey C. Witte, director of production Biz: Seeks commercially oriented indie features under $10 million in budget; prefer a dedicated director with a track record. Product: Three to four indie films per year with a combination of equity, subsidy and pre-sales; develop projects and are available for hire on financed projects. Recent pics: "Happy Hour," "Burial Society," "Knots" In the pipeline: "The Mermaids Singing," "Yonkers Joe," "Supercross" Advice: Pretend you're trying to sell a film to a studio - only on a smaller basis; think marketing. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Departure 10 Universal City Plaza, Suite 2000 Phone: (818) 753-2322 Departure Studios & Departure Post Phone: (323) 463-3000 Email: lnfo@departureent.com Biz: Feature film financing, film production, studio facilities, post-production and recording services Product: features in the $5 million-$15 million range; post-production services for all budgets Recent Pics: "Norfolk," "This Girl's Life," "I Love Your Work" In the Pipeline: "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things," "Nude With Stratocaster," "Dead Birds" Advice: Contact Damon Martin's office directly to discuss co-productions, postproduction and recording studio facilities. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
El Deseo Email: eldeseo@eldeseo.es Contacts: Agustin Almodovar, delegate counselor Biz: Feature film and documentary production Recent pics: "Talk to Her," "My Life Without Me," "Descongelate!" In the pipeline: "Bad Education" Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Diler & Associates Phone: +(55) 21-3311-4500 Contact: Diler Trinidade, prexy Product: $300,000-$3.5 million for features Recent pics: "Didi," "The Goofy Cupid," "Xuxa and Dwarves I I" In the pipeline: "Dom," "Mary, the Mother of God's Son" Advice: Email or phone Diler Trinidade. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Dimension Phone: (212) 941-3800 8439 Sunset Blvd. Phone: (323) 822-4100 Web site: www.miramax.com Contacts: Brad Weston, Andrew Rona, coprexys of production Projects: All budgets Recent pics: "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over,"' "Halloween: Resurrection" In the pipeline: "The Brothers Grimm," "Starsky & Hutch," "Mr. 3000" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Distant Horizon 8282 Sunset Blvd., Suite A Phone: (323) 848-4140 Email: hyperil.a@distant-horizon.com Contacts: Anant Singh, producer; Brian Cox, producer and acquisitions; Tyler Steele, creative affairs and acquisitions Biz: Wholly owned subsidiary of South African-based diversified entertainment company Videovision Entertainment; involved in all aspects of the motion picture industry Product: A variety of genres including sociopolitical, horror-thriller, romantic comedy and drama; source material can vary from remakes of (foreign) films to scripts, books, articles and true stories.
Projects must present a unique approach to storytelling. Budgets range from $200,000 to $10 million. Surfview Reminder: Ask
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Dogwood 20 Brooksbank Ave., 2nd Floor Phone: (604) 904-5615 Contacts: Lisa Richardson, prexy Biz: Produces feature films, TV movies and series; develops and produces proprietary and international co-produced motion pictures; provides production services for non-Canadian companies filming in Canada Product: TV movies, series and features from $4 million and up Recent pics: "The Stranger Beside Me" In the pipeline: "The Butterfly Effect," "The Long Weekend," "Bhangra Cab" Advice: We are interested in creative original screenplays, compelling and captivating TV miniseries and feature film projects that have broad, international appeal. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
DoubleTree Phone: (310) 859-6644 Email: mjbarab@aol.com Contacts: Martin J. Barab, Barry Perelman, partners Biz: Partially financed pictures, packaged with stars and/or director; prefer U.K. and Canadian co-production deals Product: Film financing, distribution and co-productions; represents producers of finished and unfinished pictures in obtaining financing, distribution, video and TV deals; seeks Mexican-produced pictures Recent pics: "The Limit," "The Keeper," "Out of Season" In the pipeline: "Easy Rider 2004 Angel on My Shoulder," "Anna Lucasta" Advice: Approach us with Canadian content or U.K. qualified pictures, partially financed and with cast or director; also will provide finishing money and bridge financing. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Dream 8489 W. Third Street, Suite 1038 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Phone: (323) 655-5501 Contacts: Ehud Bleiberg, CEO; Yitzhak Ginsberg, prexy; Nadine de Barros, VP, acquisitions and sales Biz: Production, co-productions, foreign sales, acquisitions Product: Seeks horror, thriller, drama and animation projects with budgets between $1 million and $10 million. Recent pics: "Monster Man," "Dahmer According to Spencer" In the pipeline: "Disaster!," "Adam" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
EBS/Los Angeles Iceman Phone: (310) 449-4065 Contacts: Richard Cooper, executive producer, co-head of acquisitions; Wayne Wog, exec producer, co-head of acquisitions; Rick Jorda, director-producer Biz: Production and international sales for features and docus Product: All genres, $1 million-$10 million Recent pics: "The Remnant," "A Conspiracy" In the pipeline: "Hit and Run," "Last Take Down" Advice: Filmmakers may submit projects for consideration via the Internet. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Echelon 8831 Sunset Blvd., Suite 300 Phone: (310) 652-2893 Contacts: Eric Louzil, prexy-co-CEO; Billy Blake, co-CEO: Gloria Morrison, prexy of development/acquisitions Biz: Worldwide distribution, P&A funds, matching funds, finishing funds Product: All genres, $5 million-$20 million Recent pics: "Wisegirls," "Maniacts" In the pipeline: "Double Destiny," "Bad Kitty," "Sugar Wars" Advice: Attachments only, please. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Echo Lake 213 Rose Ave., 2nd Floor Venice, CA 90291 Phone: (310) 399-9164 Contacts: Doug Mankoff, prexy; Andrew Spaulding, exec VP Biz: Film financing on a project-by-project basis: gap and bridge loans, finishing funds, P&A financing Product: Script- and director-d riven; drawn to directors who have distinguished themselves with acclaimed features; especially interested in accomplished international directors who want to work in English. Recent pics: "Levity," "Read My Lips," "The Big Empty" In the pipeline: "Make Someone Happy," "Salt of the Earth," Untitled Santosh Sivan Project Advice: We are not interested in mindless genre films or first-time directors. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Egmond Potgieterstraat 38 Phone: +31 (0) 20-589-0909 Contacts: Hans de Weers, Hans de Wolf Biz: Development, production, fundraising, equity financing, accessing Dutch tax incentives, international co-production services Product: Quality features and international co-productions, up to $15 million Recent pics: "Mindhunters," "Oysters at Nam Kee's," "Nynke" In the pipeline: "Ali and Nino," "Erik in the Land of Insects," "The Real World" Advice: Being one of the most productive and experienced production companies in Northern Europe, we're always open to talented filmmakers, whether veteran or rookie. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Emmett/Furla Phone: (310) 659-9411 Contacts: Randall Emmett, George Furla, producers and partners; Dal Walton III, VP, development and biz affairs Biz: Produce and co-finance motion pictures Product: All genres; $5 million-$6 million Recent pics: "Narc," "Half Past Dead," "Blind Horizon" In the pipeline: "A Love Song for Bobby Long," "Wonderland," "Control" Advice: Come to us with your best package. We work fast: If we like it, we're going to get it made. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Endgame Contacts: Jim Stern, CEO; Doug Hansen, chief operating officer; Julia Eisenman, production prexy Biz: Financing a wide variety of entertainment opportunities, providing bridge financing, P&A funds, acquisition and co-production financing, pay-or-play offers, gap and equity funding, occasionally development or production financing Product: Movies of commercial value in all budget ranges In the pipeline: "Compleat Female Stage Beauty," "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle," "Five Children and It" Advice: We accept represented and solicited material only. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Entertainment 7 Phone: (818) 709-9595 Contacts: Emilio Ferrari, consultant; Bill Wilder, head of distribution; Paula Lane, head of co-productions Biz: Production, distribution, film financing, post-production Product: Co-productions and films with a budget of $3 million-$9 million Recent pics: "I Know What You Did Last Winter," "Never Say Never Mind" In the pipeline: "White-Out," 'The Edgar Alan Poe Project," "Downtown" Advice: Filmmakers can approach our company in various ways, mostly through recommendations from people we already work with. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
EuropaCorp 137 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, Email: gmelin@europacorp.com Contacts: Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, general manager; Gregoire Melin, intl. sales Bit Luc Besson's production company, with international sales and distribution arm Product: Commercial features with international appeal; also nurtures young filmmaking talent Recent pics: "Fanfan la Tulipe," "Taxi 3" In the pipeline: "Danny the Dog," "A Ton Image," "Cheeky" Advice: Most active producer in France. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Exodus Phone: (310) 392-7778 Contacts: John D. Eraklis, prexy; Keith Kjarval, VP finance; Delbert Whetter, VP biz affairs Product: Independently finances and produces its own features, performing visual f/x and CGI animation inhouse to create studio-quality features at indie filmsized budgets Biz: Family, CGI animation, actioners and comedy with budgets from $10 million to $20 million In the pipeline: "Paul Bunyan," "My Life With Three Women" Advice: We look at agency-submitted material only. However, we will look at up-and-coming filmmakers and writers under the condition that they have sufficient commercially released prior material by which to gauge performance and talent. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Expand Phone: +33 (0) 1-5301-5020 Contacts: Alain de la Mata, Vincent Maraval, Juliette Renaud Biz: International sales, local distribution and co-production company specializing in radical and innovative features; can provide minimum guarantee payment and coproduction investments Product: Provocative, director-driven arthouse films Recent pics: "Long Way Home," "City of God" In the pipeline: "Purple Butterfly," "Farenheit 9-11 " Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Exposed Phone: +47 (0) 2220-7700 Contacts: Bjorn Eivind Aarskog, Ola K. Hunnes Biz: Director-driven co-productions with local angle, primarily edgy drama and documentary, $2.5 million-$5 million; finance available Recent Pics: "One Love," "All About My Father," "7th Heaven" In the pipeline: "Simmer Down" Advice: Please write as short an email as possible. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
F for Film 16 Rue de I'Ancienne Forge Contacts: Margarita Seguy, acquisitions and sales manager/producer; Christine Laine, sales assistant; Valerie Anfich, servicing Biz: World sales company for arthouse films; production and co-production activities Product. Arthouse films, $1.15 million - $5.75 million Recent pics: "Brainstorm," "Marion Bridge," "La cruz del sur" Advice: Email us with a synopsis and filmography. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Fidelite 13 rue Etienne Marcel Contacts: Marc Missionnier, Olivier Delbosc Biz: Feature film production Recent pics: "Swimming Pool," "8 Femmes," "Malefique" In the pipeline: "Janis et John," "Podium," "5 Fois 2" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Fildebroc Phone: +33 (0) 1-4603-6188 Contacts: Michelle de Broca, PDG; Olivia Baup, assistant Biz: Feature film production Recent pics: "The Old Man Who Reads Love Stories," "Pour le plaisir" In the pipeline: "Un soir au club," "L'intrus," "Murder A Love Story" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Film Bridge Phone: (310) 656-8680 Contacts: Ellen Wander, prexy; Incoronata Inc Pagliuca, head of international sales; Lori Mathison, distribution and production coordinator Biz: Worldwide distribution, production and financing of theatrical pics and telefilms Product: All genres, $2 million-plus budgets Recent pics: "Big Spender" In the pipeline: "Dolan's Cadillac," "The Four Saints," "When We Were Modern" Advice: We do not accept unsolicited material. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Film Consortium Portland House 4th Floor, Biz: Produces, finances and (through sister company the Works) handles sales of international feature films, including extensive co-production activity; low-budget, director-driven projects, but also high-end, international-cast films in the $12 million-$18 million range Recent pics: "In This World," "Bright Young Things," "Republic of Love" Advice: We are looking for a script at an advanced stage of development, usually with a director already attached; submissions for production should go to Jane Wittekind (jwittekind.tfc@civiliancontent.com) Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Films Distribution Phone: +33 (0) 1-5310-3399 Contacts: Nicolas Brigaud-Robert and Francois Yon, heads of sales; Didar Domehri, international sales Biz: International sales agent with library of about 650 titles; picks up 10-15 features a year including from new directors Recent pics: "Love Me If You Dare," "Any Way the Wind Blows," "Feathers in My Head" In the pipeline: "They Came Back," "The Other Side of the Street," "Wilde Side" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Film i Vast Phone: +46 (0) 5-2049-0900 Contacts: Tomas Eskilsson, CEO, head of feature films and co-productions; Katarina, Krave, chief financial officer; Elin Bogren, information Biz: Swedish production center offering co-production deals and studio facilities Product: Feature films and documentaries with international appeal Recent pics: "Dogville," "It's All About Love," "Fucking Amal" In the pipeline: "Seeking Temporary Wife," "Smala Sussie" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Filmlance Phone: +46 (0) 8459-7380 Contacts: Boerje Hansson, Lars Blomgren, producers Recent pics: "Elina," "Grabben I graven bredvid" Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
First Look/Overseas 8000 Sunset Blvd., East Penthouse Phone: (323) 337-1000 Contacts: Bill Lischak, prexy; Dan Lambert, director of creative affairs Biz: Domestic distribution (theatrical and video/DVD) and foreign sales with ability to raise financing and co-production monies Product: All budgets, all genres Recent pics: "Into the Wilderness," "Boys From County Clare" In the pipeline: "Dungeons & Dragons II," "The Water Giant" Advice: We're looking for packaged projects with director and cast attached. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
First Sun Contacts: Dave Gibson, prexy; Donna Malane, development executive Biz: Feature film production Product: Variety of genres from $1 million$10 million Recent pics: "The Irrefutable Truth About Demons" In the pipeline: "Castle of Lies," "Hell for Breakfast" Advice: Email is best. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Fortissimo Phone: +(852) 2311-8081 Contacts: Esther Bannenberg, head of development (Amsterdam); Wouter Barendrecht, Michael J. Werner, cochairmen (Hong Kong) Biz: Specializes in production, presentation, promotion, distribution and financing of unique features for international film, TV and video sales from independent filmmakers Product: Director-driven films; budgets $1 million-$7 million Recent pics: "In the Mood for Love," "The Tulse Luper Suitcases," "Japanese Story" In the pipeline: "2046," "Grimm," "Mysterious Skin" Advice: Please email our acquisition people: Ashley Luke (London), Mary Jane Skalski (New York), Esther Banneberg (Amsterdam). Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Franchise Contacts: Elie Samaha, CEO; Tracee Stanley, development prexy; Mimi Steinbauer, international sales & distribution prexy Bit Production and acquisition for domestic; worldwide distribution, sales and marketing Product: All genres; budgets up to $75 million Recent pics: "The In-Laws," "City by the Sea," "Heist" In the pipeline: Untitled David Mamet Project, "The Whole Ten Yards," "Sound of Thunder' Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
Furst Phone: (310) 278-6468 Contacts: Sean Furst, Bryan Furst, producers; Shauna Phelan, creative executive Biz: Production and financing for feature films, TV movies and series Product: Fresh, well-written projects driven by visionary filmmakers - all genres Recent pics: "The Chief Operating Officer," "Owning Mahowny" In the pipeline: "The Woods," "The Matador," "Rain Falls" Advice: Emailed introduction is preferable. Surfview Reminder: Ask
for permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials accepted. |
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