Industry Companies Seeking Projects
(2004, D-F)

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INDUSTRY COMPANIES SEEKING PROJECTS
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Phone: +27-21-447-3055 
Fax: +27-21-447-3054 
Email: producer@iafrica.com 
Web site: www.dancinglight.co.za 

Contact:. Gavin Sweeney, writer-producer-director 

Biz: Provides full servicing of international commercials and feature films; co-produces pics with international partners. 

Advice: Email us.

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Phone: (212) 255-0500 
Fax: (212) 255-0455 
Email: oc@opencityfilms.com 

Contacts: Jason Kliot, Joana Vicente, coprexys; Tory Tunnell, VP/head of development 

Biz: Has a seven-figure fund to finance the development of projects, which the company will set up and produce with studio or private equity financing with budgets over $5 million. 

Advice: Send submissions via fax, with a synopsis and bio.

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375 Greenwich St. 
New York, NY 10013 

8439 Sunset Blvd. 
West Hollywood, CA 90069 

Phone: (212) 941-3800, (323) 822-4100 
Fax: (212) 941-3949, (323) 822-4216 
Web site: www.miramax.com

Contacts: Brad Weston, Andrew Rona, co-presidents 

Biz: All budgets

Recent pics: "Starsky & Hutch," "Mr. 3000," "Sin City"

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Phone: (818) 205-9898 
Fax: (818) 205-9797 
Web site: www.doubleedgeentertainment.com 

Contacts: Bobby Sheng, CEO, co-founder; Nina Yang, prexy/co-founder 

Biz: Feature film production, equity financier, and production services in Asia. 

Recent pics: "Mail Order Bride," "Sledge: The Action Star," "Ghost Tales From the East" 

Advice: We consider co-production, co-financing partners and English- language films with Asian elements.

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Phone: (323) 655-5501 
Fax: (323) 655-5603
Email: dream@dreamentertainment.net
Web site: www.dreamentertainment.net

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"

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Phone: (781) 444-6767 
Fax. (781) 444-6472 
Email: info@ebellc.com 
Web site: www.ebelic.com 

Contacts: Michael Rosenblatt, managing partner, acquisitions; Lucie Salhany, managing partner, sales and marketing; Dan March, head of international sales 

Biz: Acquires and produces commercially driven motion pictures for worldwide distribution in theatrical, television, cable, satellite and homevideo markets. 

Recent pics: "Baadassss!," "Sexual Life," "Devil Winds" 

Advice: Contact us via email.

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Phone: (310) 789-4790 
Fax: (310) 789-4791 
Email: contact@echolakeproductions.com 
Web site: www.echolakeproductions.com 

Contacts: Doug Mankoff, prexy; Andrew Spaulding, executive VP; Jessica Stamen, VP 

Biz: Company's mission is to finance and produce projects with strong thematic content while remaining fiscally responsible to its investors. 

Recent pics: 'The Big Empty," "Kerala," "Make Someone Happy" 

Advice: Have your representatives come to us early in the process.

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Phone: (310) 689-1693 
Fax: (310) 234-8975 

Contacts: Cassian Elwes, prexy of independent films at the William Morris Agency; Rena Ronson, co-head, William Morris Independent; Todd Williams, VP 

Biz: Film financing entity fully owned and backed by Bob Yari, is represented by William Morris Independent. Partnership is focused on, but not exclusive to, WMA's clients. 

Recent pics: "Love Song for Bobby Long," "Haven," "Sueno" 

Advice: We don't accept unsolicited submissions.

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Phone: +44-20-7317-1440 
Fax: +44-20-7486-7575 
Email: sales@elementx.co.uk 

Contacts: Jessica Levick, sales and acquisitions coordinator; Nataline Brenner, managing director; Janine Gold, managing director 

Biz: International sales agent 

Recent pics: "Beyond the Sea," "In My Fathers Den," "Dead Man's Shoes"

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Phone: (323) 850-2784 
Fax: (530) 348-9874 
Email: ross@elevenelevenfilms.com 

Contacts: Ross M. Dinerstein, Geoff Stults, co-presidents 

Biz: A fully functioning production company working with films in the $1 million-$5 mil range. 

Recent pics: "A Postcard From L.A.," "The American Standard" 

Advice: Email us.

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Phone: (509) 939-7206 
Fax: (419) 793-5678 
Email: mark.kratter@alumni.stanford.org 
Web site: www.emergenceentertainment.com 

Contacts: Mark Kratter, CEO Biz: An all-purpose entertainment company devoted to developing high-concept feature films, television programs and videogames. 

Recent pics: "Cruel World," "Scorched," "Losing Hope" 

Advice: Visit our Web site.

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Phone: (310) 659-9411 
Fax: (310) 659-9412 
Email: dwalton@fmlyroom.com 
Web site: www.tmlyroom.com 

Contacts: Randall Emmett, George Furla, producers and co-chairs; M. Dal Walton III, VP, development and business affairs 

Biz: Produces between six and eight films per year, with an emphasis on high-concept commercial projects budgeted between $15 million and $40 million; arranges financing, co-financing, co-production and development funds. 

Recent pics: "Edison," "Love Song for Bobby Long 88 Minutes" 

Advice: Come to us with a strong director, package or a really high-concept pitch of a sentence or two, because if you can pitch it, we can sell it!

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Biz: Valuation, domestic and international sales, bank and bond structuring, representation vis-a-vis independent financing. 

Recent pics: "Fahrenheit 9/11," "The Machinist," "Down in the Valley"

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Phone: +27 11799 2200 
Fax: +27 11465 6001 

Email: endemol@endemol.co.za 
Web site: www.endemol.co.za 

Contacts: Harrie Linders, managing director; Marie Rosholt, head of infotainment and entertainment; Mitzi Booysen, head of creative 

Biz: Producers, co-producers and facilitators of television content. 

Advice: Send an email and supply all contact details with a one-page synopsis and one-page proposal for concepts.

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Phone: +81-3-5778-7150 
Fax: + 81-3-5778-7152 
Email: kito@efarm.co.jp 

Contacts: Taka Ichise, senior VP; Yukie Kito, director, international division 

Biz: Develops and finances up to eight feature films and co-productions per year. Produces various genres with worldwide appeal, up to $12 million per film. 

Recent pics: "All About My Dog" 

Advice: Submit Projects for consideration via agent, manager or by referral.

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Phone: +33-1-5383-0303 
Fax: +33-1-5383-0304 
Email: contact@europacorp.com 
Web site: www.europacorp.com

Contacts: Luc Besson, CEO; Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, COO; Gregoire Melin, head of international department

Biz: French co-producers. 

Recent pics: "Danny the Dog," "Color Me Kubrick," "Bandidas" 

Advice: Email project descriptions, screenplays, long synopsis for review.

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Phone: (323) 850-3232 
Fax: (323) 337-0671 
Email: ghoffman@evolution-ent.com 

Contacts: Gregg Hoffman, head of production 

Biz: Develops and produces a wide range of projects and genres. 

Recent pics: "Saw," "If You Were My Girl," "John Q" 

Advice: Fax or email a query letter with a brief description of your project.

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Phone: +33-1-5301-5020 
Fax: +33-1-5301-5049 
Web site: www.wildbunch.biz 

Contacts: Brahim Chioua, Vincent Maraval, Juliette Renaud 

Biz: European film distribution and production services 

Recent pics: "Fahrenheit 9/11," "Nomad," "9 Songs"

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Phone: (310) 392-7778 
Fax: (310) 392-7728 
Email: info@exodusfilmgroup.com 
Web site: www.exodusfilmgroup.com 

Contacts: John D. Eraklis, prexy-CEO; Spence Bovee, VP marketing 

Biz: Family, CGI animation, action and comedy with budgets from $10 million-$25 million 

Recent pics: "Paul Bunyan," "Igor," "55 Holly Star" 

Advice: Please make initial contact via email. We only accept submissions from agents, managers and attorneys.

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P.O. Box 23662 
Claremont 7735, South Africa 

Phone: +27-21-702-3485 
Fax: +27-21-701-1371 
Email: info@faithcreations.co.za 
Web site: www.faithcreations.co.za 

Contacts: Sunu Gonera, director-producer-writer; Diana Keam, exec producer-director-writer 

Biz: Develops, directs, produces, facilitates and co-produces feature films, television programs and docus.

Advice: Email us.

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Phone: (310) 656-8680 
Fax: (310) 656-8683 
Email: contact@filmbridgeinternational.com 
Web site: film bridgeinternational.com 

Contacts: Ellen Wander and Lori Mathison, executives 

Biz: Worldwide distribution and film financing 

Recent pics: "When We Were Modern," "Beast of Batman," "Eternally Yours" 

Advice: Contact us through accredited talent and literary agent or manager - no unsolicited material accepted.

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100 N. Crescent Drive, Suite 125 
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 

Phone: (310) 432-1701
Fax: (310) 432-1705 
Email: nick@filmcolony.com 

Contacts: Richard Gladstein, producer-prexy 

Biz: Independent and studio films 

Recent pics: "Finding Neverland," "Levity"

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Phone: +39-06-5220-7432 
Fax: +39-06-5227-8416 

Email: info@filmexport.com Contacts: Roberto Di Girolamo, prexy and managing director 

Biz: Production and co-production of pictures for both the Italian and the international markets. 

Recent pics: "Juana la loca," "Carmen , "Crimen ferpecto"

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Phone: (212) 941-7744, ext. 207 
Fax: (212) 941-7812 
Email: info@filmmovement.com 
Web site: www.film movement.com 

Contacts: Larry Meistrich, CEO; Bill Keys, head of acquisitions; Rich Lim, director of acquisitions; Curtis Hougland, chief marketing officer 

Biz: Distributor of American independent and international films, including docs. 

Recent pics: "Manito," "Raja," "Alexandra's Project" 

Advice: Filmmakers and sales agents should email us.

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Phone: +33-1-5310-3399 
Fax: +33-1-5310-3398 
Email: info@filmsdistribution.com 
Web site: www.filmsdistribution.com 

Contacts: Nicolas Brigaud-Roberth, Francois Yon, heads of sales and acquisition; Didar Domehri, international sales 

Biz: Acts as a sales agent for both library pictures and new feature films. 

Recent pics: "Merry Christmas," "Un fil a la patte," "Live and Become"

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Phone: (212) 649-4900 
Fax: (212) 956-1942 
Web site: www.flf.com 

Contacts: Marian Koltai-Levine, executive VP, marketing; Guy Stodel, senior VP, acquisitions and production 

Biz: A production and distribution company that also is involved in acquisition of independent film. 

Recent pics: "American Splendor," "Elephant," "Maria Full of Grace." 

Advice: In general, we are more interested in looking at projects with a filmmaker or talent attached at the script stage.

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Hungary office: 
312 AV Leiden 
Budapest 1066, Hungary 

Phone: +31-71-565-9999, +36-1-312-0909 
Fax: +31-71-565-9960, +36-1-312-0607 
Email: diane.de.mooij@fintagehouse.com 
Web site: www.fintagehouse.com

Contacts: Said Boudarga, director, international distribution; Peter Kostense, director sales and acquisitions; Maarten Melchior, director, film and TV 

Biz: A subsidiary of Fintage House, a globally operating entertainment company, with services including international licensing and distribution, collection account management and music publishing and secondary rights collection.

Advice: Contact us via phone or our Web site.

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Phone: (323) 337-1000 
Fax: (323) 337-1037 
Email: info@firstlookmedia.com 
Web site: www.firstlookmedia.com 

Contacts: Bill Lischak, prexy; Liz Mackiewicz, senior VP, worldwide sales and distribution; Dana Lambert, VP creative 

Biz: Distribution company that participates in financing and co-production as well. 

Recent pics: "September Tapes," "Cake," "Dungeons and Dragons 2" 

Advice: Best to approach us when you have some elements in place.

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Phone: +31-20-627-3215 
Fax: +31-20-626-1155 
E-mail: info@fortissimo.nl 
Web site: www.fortissimofilms.com 

Contacts: Wouter Barendrecht and Michael J. Werner, co-chairmen; Ashley Luke, international acquisitions 

Biz: International film, TV and video sales org specializing in the production and presentation of innovative films from all over the world. 

Recent pics: "2046," "P.S.," "Mysterious Skin" 

Advice: Email us.

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127 Broadway, Suite 221 
Santa Monica, CA 90048 

Phone: (310) 601-8346 
Fax: (310) 656-2510 
Email: fortunefeatures@gmail.com
Web site: www.fortunefeatures.com

Contacts: Kourosh Esmailzadeh, president 

Biz: film finance, production and worldwide distribution. 

Recent pics: "Baker's Dozen," "Machiavelli in Love," " "Tour de Farce" 

Advice: No unsolicited submissions please!! 

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Phone: (310) 369-1000 
Website: www.foxsearchlight.com 

Contacts: Peter Rice, prexy; Nancy Utley, prexy of marketing; Stephen Gilula, prexy of distribution 

Biz: Focus is on distinctive films helmed by world-class auteurs and exciting newcomers. Has its own marketing and distribution operations -and with films distributed internationally by 20th Century Fox. 

Recent pics: "Garden State," "Napoleon Dynamite," "Johnson Family Vacation" 

Advice: Filmmakers should approach via their representation.

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Phone: +36-1-473-4300 
Fax: +36-1-473-4301 

Email: info@freewayentertainment.com 
Web site: www.freewayentertainment.com 

Contacts: Cecile Huberts and Gadi Wildstrom, managing directors; Martijn Meerstadt, VP 

Biz: International licensing and distribution, collection account management and production services in Hungary.

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