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Rainstorm Entertainment
16027 Ventura Blvd., Suite 600 Phone:(818) 784-7500 Contacts: Steven G. Kaplan, prexy-producer, Gregg L. Daniel, producer-creative affairs. Biz: Develops, finances, produces and sells theatrical motion pictures in the budget range of less than $5 million or more than $10 million. Recent pics: "Terror Tract," "The Big Empty," "The F Word" Advice: Open submission with release of treatment/synopsis initially. No scripts. |
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Rebel Planet Prods. 289 S. Robertson Blvd., Suite 700 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: (310) 535-4999 Contacts: Robert Townsend, Gloria Gifford, co-prexys/co-founders; Roderick Plummer, prexy of production Biz: Production studio works on full-length feature films from inception to production and release. Advice: No unsolicited materials. |
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Recorded Picture Co. 7001 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038 24 Hanway St. Phone: (323) 937-0733, + 44-20-7636-2251 Contacts: Alexandra Stone, head of development; Hercules Bellville, creative affairs; Peter Watson, managing director Biz: Budgets range from $6 million-$60 million, split financed with foreign presales handled through HanWay, our foreign sales company, international co-productions, equity and banking. Recent pics: "The Dreamers," "Young Adam," "Sexy Beast" Advice: Filmmakers can approach us through their agents or legal representation. |
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Reel Pictures 1710 First Ave., Suite 300 New York, NY 10128 Phone: (917) 747-3992 Contacts: William Medici, principal; Colin Sims, director of production; Ross Anderson, director of development Biz: Specializes in developing and producing film and television properties for North American and European territories. Budgets between $5 million and $15 million. Recent pics: "Gladio," "I Am the Wind," "Office" Advice: Email only. |
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Regent Entertainment 10990 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: (310) 806-4288 Contacts: Gene George, prexy; Meggan Kimberley, senior VP, sales; Eric Bernstein, sales consultant Biz: Leading supplier of action/disaster telefilms to the international marketplace. Recent pics: "The Hunting of the President," "Fault Line," "Found" Advice: We are looking for quality scripts to develop in the action/disaster, thriller and family genres. |
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Renaissance Films 34 -34 Berwick St. London, W1 F 8RP, U.K. Phone: +44-20-7287-5190 Contacts: Angus Finney, managing director; Claire Taylor, head of international sales; Iain Canning, acquisitions executive Recent pics: "We Don't Live Here Anymore," "Pobby and Dingan," "Shooting Dogs" Advice: We are looking for packaged projects with a director attached. Please contact Iain Canning.
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Revelations Entertainment 301 Arizona Ave., Suite 303 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Phone: (310) 394-3131 Contacts: Morgan Freeman, prexy; Lori McCreary, CEO; Yvette Taylor, executive VP Biz: Creative content and technology for films.
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Rigel Entertainment 4201 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 555 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Phone: (323) 954-8555 Contacts: John Laing, prexy; Kristie Smith, sales; Joseph Ruggieri, development Biz: International and domestic sales agent, distribution of completed material, production and co-productions of action films, family entertainment and documentaries. Recent pics: "Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon," "Cinderella Man," "The Aviator" Advice: Send project summaries via email. |
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Roberts/David Films 100 Universal City Plaza, T6139 Universal City, CA 91608 Phone: (818) 733-2143 Contacts: Mark Roberts, Lorena David, partners; Max Velez, creative executive Biz: Specializes in comedy, horror, thriller, and action Recent pics: "Strangers With Candy: The Movie," "Extreme Dating," "Poor White Trash" Advice: Query letter, no unsolicited submissions.
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Roissy Films 58 rue Pierre Charron Paris 75008, France Phone: +33-1-5353-5050 Contacts: Raphael Berdugo, prexy Biz: Selected co-productions of original arthouse features with international appeal. Recent pics: "Eros," "Respiro," "The Dog, the General, and the Birds." Advice: Send brief description of projects with synopsis and key names. |
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Royal Bank of Scotland Mayfair Media Center 65 Piccadilly London, W1 A 2PP, U.K. Phone: +44-20-7290-4624 Contacts: Lee Beasley, Julian Kilsby, associate directors; Karl Dye, manager Biz: Provides contract discounting and gap finance on films generally up to $24 million budget. Advice: Please phone us first to discuss your project. |
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Salty Features 104 W. 14th St. New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 924-1601 Contacts: Eva Kolodner, Yael Melamede, principals Biz: Independent feature-film production company. Recent pics: "Evergreen," "Boys Don't Cry," "Rhinoceros Eyes" Advice: Look at our Web site to get a sense of our tastes and scope before sending us material. |
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Samuelson Prods. 10401 Wyton Drive Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: (310) 208-1000 Contacts: Peter Samuelson, Marc Samuelson, partners; Viktorjua Parr, executive assistant Biz: Production. Recent pics: "The Libertine," "The Gathering," "Arlington Road" Advice: We do not accept unsolicited scripts or
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Scion Films 18 Soho Square London, W1 D 3QL, U.K. Phone: +44-20-7025-8003 Contacts: Julia Blackman, Jeff Abberley, partners; Megan Davis, head of legal and production Biz: Provides production finance on a number of high-quality feature films each year. Scion also co-produces and produces; it prefers projects in the £5 millionaire-£5 million ($8.8 million-$27 million) range. Recent pics: "The Phantom of the Opera," "Pride and Prejudice," "Monsieur N" Advice: Send your synopsis and script, finance plan, full budget, key cast and crew and details of sales agent to us. |
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Screen Gems 10202 W. Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 Phone: (310) 244-4000 Contacts: Clint Culpepper, prexy; Stacy Cramer, senior VP; Benedict Carver, senior VP, acquisitions and co-productions; Gilbert Dumontet, senior VP, production and business affairs Recent pics: "Underworld," "You Got Served," "Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid" |
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Senator Intl. 8666 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: (310) 360-1441 Contacts: Joe Drake, prexy; Brian Goldsmith, chief finance officer/executive VP of operations; Nathan Kahane, executive VP of motion pictures Biz: Financing, production and distribution of feature films; no budget limitations. Recent pics: "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle," "The Grudge," "Boogeyman" Advice: Material is king. |
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Serenade Films 2901 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 217 Santa Monica, CA 90405 Phone: (310) 452-3335 Contacts: Leslie Urdang and Michael Nozik, producers; Nick Goodwin-Self, co-producer Biz: Serenade produces and fully finances movies budgeted up to $500,000. Recent pics: "The Great New Wonderful" Advice: If a filmmaker is not represented, or does not have a direct contact to the company, resumes and synopses of scripts may be sent via fax or email. |
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Serendipity Point Films 9 Price St. Toronto, Ontario, M3W 1Z1, Canada Phone: (416) 960-0300 Contacts: Robert Lantos, producer; Mark Musselman, head of business and legal affairs; Julia Rosenberg, head of development and production Biz: Motion picture production. Recent pics: "Being Julia," "The Statement," "Ararat" Advice: Please mail your correspondence, including talent attached, to the attention of Julia Rosenberg. |
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75 Films
Phone: (212) 321-2726 Contacts: Jennifer Elster, Lewis Helfer, writers-directors-producers Biz: Develops, finances and produces feature films. Recent pics: "Life on the Ledge," "Particles of Truth" |
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Severe Features 11 Rosebank Road Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand Phone: +64-9-820-2368 Contact: Leanne Saunders, producer Biz: Produces films and television commercials. Recent pics: "Christmas" |
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Shaya Maya Film Prods.. 12 St. Johns Ave. Glenwood, Durban, 4001, South Africa Phone: +27-31-201-4673 Contact: Michael Inglesby, producer-director-cameraman Biz: Complete service for features, commercials, documentaries corporates, live events (music) and musicvideos. |
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Shochiku 4-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku Togeki Bldg., 12th Floor Tokyo 104-8422, Japan Phone: +81-3-5550-1623 Contacts: Takeo Hisamatsu, managing director, production and theatrical distribution; Masaki Koga, head, international business division Biz: A vertically integrated entertainment entity, encompassing feature film and television production, theatrical distribution of Japanese and foreign motion pictures, worldwide sales, exhibition, DVD and homevideo distribution and Kabuki theater. Recent pics: "Casshern," "Quill," "Heaven's Bookstore" |
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Shoreline Entertainment 1875 Century Park East, Suite 600 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Phone: (310) 551-2060 Contacts: Morris Ruskin, prexy; Sam Eigen, director of worldwide distribution; Steve Macy, manager Biz: Film production and sales agency company divided into two. Watermark banner is dedicated to cast-driven, commercially viable, high-quality films. Riptide banner is devoted to thriller, horror, and action. Recent pics: "Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing and Charm School," "Constellation," "Kalamazoo?" Advice: Email us. |
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Showtime Independent Films 1633 Broadway New York, NY 10019 10880 Wilshire Blvd. Phone: (212) 708-1600, (310) 234-5200 Contacts: Robert Greenblatt, prexy of entertainment; Matthew Duda, executive VP of program acquisitions, planning and distribution; Ann Foley, executive VP of programming Biz: The network works with established specialty producers and directors to create low-budget films for theatrical premiere. Recent pics: "Speak," "Baadasssss!" "Bereft" Advice: We are looking for spectacular scripts with singular voices. |
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Silverscreen Films 259 Wakefield St., Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand Phone: +64-4-384-9805 Contacts: Don Reynolds, CEO; Geoff Dixon, chairman; Richard Fletcher, head of production. Biz: Provides financing and production expertise for feature films and TV drama. Recent pics: "Peaches," "Spooked," "River Queen" Advice: Provide us initially with a synopsis of the project and brief CV of the experience of the personnel involved. |
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Simsie Films/Media Savant 1977 Coldwater Canyon Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Phone: (310) 271-0777 Contacts: Gwen Field, prexy Biz: Produces specialty films. Recent pics: "Young Blades," "Reflections in the Dark," "Patti Rocks" Advice: Send an inquiry letter via snail mail. |
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Single Cell Pictures 1016 N. Palm Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90069 Phone: (310) 360-7600 Contacts: Sandy Stern, Justin Marks Biz: A hands-on production company with a first-look deal at United Artists. Recent pics: "13 Conversations About One Thing," "Being John Malkovich," "Saved!" Advice: Unsolicited material (one-page description) best sent via fax or through traditional agency submission. |
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Sobini Films c/o Lions Gate Entertainment 2700 Colorado Ave., Suite 5108 Santa Monica, CA 90404 Phone: (310) 449-9200 Contacts: Mark Amin, owner-producer; Cami Winikoff, prexy; Robin Schorr, prexy of production Biz: Company develops and packages its own projects. All budget ranges. All kinds of films, from low-budget independent films to wide-release mainstream films. Recent pics: "The Prince and Me," "Dark Sister," "Peaceful Warrior" Advice: No unsolicited material accepted. |
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Solo Entertainment
9350 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 212 Phone: (310) 205-6262 Contacts: Christian Halsey Solomon, CEO; Lee Solomon, COO; Lucas Jarach, VP of sales and acquisitions Biz: International production, distribution, financing and consulting company with off ices in Beverly Hills, New York and Rome. Recent pics: "Igby Goes Down," "Historias minimas," "Mother Theresa" Advice: An email with information about the project is best. We don't accept any unsolicited material. |
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Sony Pictures Classics 550 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 833-8833 Contacts: Dylan Leiner, senior VP, acquisitions and production; Dori Begley, manager of acquisitions Biz: Specializes in the co-production, financing, acquisition, marketing and distribution of prestigious English-language and foreign-language independent films. Recent pics: "White Countess," "Imaginary Heroes," "House of Flying Daggers" |
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South Pacific Pictures P.O. Box 104-124 Lincoln North, Auckland, New Zealand Phone: +64-9-839-0999 Contacts: John Barnett, managing director; Simon Bennett, head of drama Biz: Produces film and television drama. Recent pics: "Whale Rider," "The Secret of Life," "Sione's Wedding" Advice: For further information on studio hire, and submissions to our development department, see our Web site. For general inquiries, email us.
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Star Lady Prods. 36 Grant Ave. Norwood 2192, Johannesburg, South Africa Phone: +27-11-728-5135, (310) 289-0170 Fax: +27-11-728-2700 Email: lynnepix@myweb.co.za Contacts: Lynne Widgerow, executive producer; Ksana Golod, producer Biz: Works on feature films and TV series ideally in the $8 million-$25 million range. Also specializes in finance for co-productions and provides production services. Recent pics: "Tarzan" (TV series), "Saxman," "Treasure Hunters" Advice: Best to contact us via above email and call L.A. office. |
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Starry Night Entertainment 975 Park Ave., 10C New York, NY 10028 16931 Dearborn St. Fax: (212) 794-6150, (818) 895-8415 Contacts: Craig M. Saavedra, Michael Shulman, partners Biz: New York- and L.A.-based film production and development company that seeks to bridge the worlds of stage and screen by focusing on projects with appeal in both areas. Self-finances literate, character-driven films in the $1.5 million-$3.5 million range. Advice: The further along your package (viable elements attached; more than just a pitch or treatment), the easier it is for us to invest/greenlight. |
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Stick Figure Prods. 6 W. 18th St., 11th Floor New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 277-3600 Contacts: Steven Cantor, prexy; Daniel Laikind, VP; Owen Levin, COO Biz: Docus and narrative pics Recent pics: "Family Bonds," "Amish in the City" (TV) Advice: Email pitch@stickfigureproductions.com |
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Storm Entertainment 127 Broadway, Suite 200 Santa Monica, CA 90048 Phone: (310) 656-2500 Contacts: H. Michael Heuser, prexy-CEO; Kourosh Esmailzadeh, Director, Int'l Distribution Biz: Film finance, production and worldwide distribution. Recent pics: "Preacher," "Heidi," "Crusade in Jeans" Advice: Email us. |
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Submarine Entertainment 132 Crosby St., Suite 8 New York, NY 10012 Phone: (212) 625-1410 Contacts: Josh Braun, Dan Braun, co-prexys Biz: Film sales and consulting company with a focus on selling nonfiction narrative films. Recent pics: "Easy Riders, Raging Bulls," "Supersize Me" Advice: Email us with a description of your project and its current status. |
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Summit Entertainment
1630 Stewart St., Suite 120 Phone: (310) 309-9400 Biz: Production and international distribution Advice: Send a treatment via email. Surfview Reminder: Ask for
permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials
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Syndicate
100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg. 3115 Phone: (818) 733-2755 Contacts: Gareth West, James Henney-Partner, Ari Palitz, partners Biz: Produces high-concept, low-budget films with name talent in the $1 million-$3 million range for theatrical and home entertainment market. Recent pics: "Unbeatable Harold," "In the Club," "Sweetwater" Advice: We will take a one-page synopsis of finished scripts by produced writers. |
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Syndicate Films Intl. 10850 Wilshire Blvd., 6th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: (310) 234-0909 Contacts: David Glasser, prexy; Lisa Wilson, prexy of distribution; Maile Baird, creative executive Biz: Syndicate reps the interests of film producers and their projects to the foreign marketplace. Recent pics: "Hostage," "Thumbsucker," "Haven" |
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Taurus Entertainment Co. 1149 N. Gower St. Hollywood, CA Phone: (323) 785-2500 Contacts: James Dudelson, prexy-CEO; Robert Dudelson, prexy-COO; Ana Clavell, VP production Biz: Production, distribution and post services company. Recent pics: "Day of the Dead 2: Contagium," "Horror 102," "Creepshow" Advice: Best way to approach us is by email.
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Tele Munchen/Concorde Film Kaufinger Strasse 24 D-80331 Munich, Germany Phone: +49-89-290-930 Contacts: Markus Zimmer Biz: Feature film acquisition, production and co-production. Recent pics: "Rosenstrasse," "Bergkristall," "Tomb Raider" Advice: We are interested in high-quality mainstream and arthouse projects with solid commercial potential for the German market. |
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This Is That Corp. 417 Canal St., 4th Floor New York, NY 10013 Phone: (212) 601-5900 Contacts: Anthony Bregman, Anne Carey, Ted Hope, partners/producers Biz: Produces features in all genres and budgets. Recent pics: "A Dirty Shame," "The Door in the Floor," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" Advice: Believe in and know what your project is about. |
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Thousand Words 9100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 404E Beverly Hills, CA 90012 Phone: (310) 859-8330 Contacts: Jesse Johnston, director of development; Stephanie Lewis, creative exec Biz: Feature film production, finance company. Average budgets of $15 million or under. Recent pics: "A Scanner Darkly," "The Clearing," "The United States of Leland." Advice: If you are interested in submitting a screenplay for our consideration, please fax or mail a one- or two-page synopsis of
the script along with a resume, a list of any people or companies attached to the project and the release form that can be found on our Web site. |
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3210 Films 1426 Brockton Ave., Suite 302 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Phone: (310) 479-6400 Contacts: Brandon Hogan, director of development; Jesse Newhouse, Bennet Davlin, Anthony Badalucco, executives Biz: Produces mainstream film and television projects. Recent pics: "Memore," "Omega Kids" Advice: It's best to approach our company via email. We don't accept unsolicited submissions. |
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Threshold Entertainment 1649 11th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 Phone: (310) 452-8899 Contacts: Kristy Scanlan, VP development; Larry Kasanoff, chairman-CEO; Hanna Schmieder, director of marketing Biz: Company develops, manages, produces and publishes intellectual properties in all media. Recent pics: "Ninja Scroll," "Mortal Kombat," "Foodfight" Advice: Submissions must go through Writers Guild of America signatory agency.
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Thrive Pictures 1024 N. Orange Drive, Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90038 Phone: (323) 308-3555 Contacts: Ricardo Vinas, chairman; Bryan Brucks, prexy Biz: Focuses on films in the $1 million-$1 0 million range that are director or music-driven material with an edge. Advice: Contact us through representation. |
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TorchLight Entertainment, L.L.C.
3960 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 500 Phone: (702) 990-3800 Contacts: Reginald La France, President of Development; Jefferson Richard, President Acquisitions & International Sales; Mike McCartney, CEO of Operations (702)234-5428 Biz: Development, financing, acquisitions and pre-sales of feature films in various forms of completion; from scripts to finished films to projects needing gap funding. Recent projects: "Land of Canaan," "Shannon's Rainbow," "Genesis Project," and "Charlie the Chaplin" Advice: Best way to approach us is by e-mail. Include synopsis, top sheet budget only, and the attached talent. Provide a VHS or DVD screener for finished films.
Surfview Reminder: Ask for
permission before sending anything. No unsolicited materials
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Tricolor Films
3003 Exposition Blvd. Phone: (310) 586-1737 Contacts: Sushil Tyagi, prexy Biz: Focused on developing and co-producing feature films based on stories from India, aimed at a Western audience. Recent pics: "Hari om," "Taj Mahal" |
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TriStar Pictures 10202 W. Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 Phone: (310) 244-7658 Contacts: Valerie VanGaIder, prexy; Marc Weinstock, senior VP; Danielle Rosenfeld, VP publicity Biz: Full-service marketing and distribution, negative pickups and acquisitions. Recent pics: "Resident Evil: Apocalypse," "Lords of Dogtown," "Oliver Twist" Advice: Submissions accepted through managers, agents and attorneys with relationships to the executives. |
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U.K. Film Council 10 Little Portland St. London, W1W 7JG, U.K. Phone: +44-20-7861-7861 Contacts: Robert Jones, head of the Premiere Fund; Paul Trijbits, head of the New Cinema Fund; Jenny Borgars, head of the Development Fund Biz: Agency for film in the U.K. ensures that the economic, cultural and educational aspects of film are effectively represented at home and abroad. Recent pics: "Touching the Void,"' "Girl With a Pearl Earring," "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" Advice: Email us. |
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Union Bank of California 445 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90071 Phone: (213) 236-5827 Contacts: Christine Ball, senior VP; Jenny Dongo Sampson, Danny Mandel, VPs Biz: Film financing with a budget of $10 million minimum; can provide financing and syndication for budgets exceeding $100 million. Recent pics: "Alexander," "The Aviator, "An Unfinished Life" Advice: Provide a detailed collateral package including pre-sales, film specifics including production team, timetable, completion bond and references. |
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Union Square Entertainment 9595 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Phone: (310) 300-8410 Contacts: Jason Berk, Matt Lane, Sidney Sherman, principals Biz: Production, financing and co-productions of feature films for theatrical release in the $3 million-$10 million budget range. Advice: We accept represented and solicited material only. |
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United Artists 10250 Constellation Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90067 1350 Ave. of the Americas Phone: (310) 449-3000, (212) 708-0300 Contacts: Danny Rosett, prexy; Sara Rose, executive VP, production and acquisitions; Jack Turner, VP, production and acquisitions Biz: Involved in the production and acquisition of films for global distribution with an eye for new talent and unexplored subject matter. Recent pics: "Hotel Rwanda," "Undertow," "Saved!" Advice: We don't accept unsolicited admissions. |
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United Film Organization 3400 W. Alameda, Suite 200 Burbank, CA 91505 Fax: (818) 846-0256 Contacts: Phil Roth, CEO; Jeff Beach, prexy; TJ Sakasegawa, VP, production and distribution Biz: Production/distribution/CGI special f/x company. Produces all budget ranges as well as offering prod uction/finance services. Recent pics: "Darklight," "Post Impact," "Dragon Storm" Advice: Fax, email and/or mail. |
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United Kingdom Film Services 9606 Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90210 7 Marlborough Place Phone: (310) 859-6644 Fax: (310) 859-6650 Contacts: Martin J. Barab, managing partner, U.S./Canada; Antony Blakey, managing partner, U.K. Biz: Film finance and equity/sale leaseback co-financing; production services, completion guarantees, bridge and gap loans; international film sales. Recent pics: "Modigliani," "Nouvelle France," "My First Wedding" Advice: We will entertain co-productions for qualified U.K. and EU Convention pictures. Films should have substantial financing or financing commitments and/or bankable sales and/or distribution deals. |
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United Talent Agency 9560 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Phone: (310) 273-6700 Contacts: Jeremy Barber, Shana Eddy, Stuart Manashil, agents; Richard Klubeck, finance/packaging executive Biz: Film packaging; finance; film and producer representation, domestic sales; distribution and international sales consultation. Recent pics: "Hotel Rwanda," "Girl With a Pearl Earring," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" |
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Vine Intl. Pictures VIP House Greenacres, New Road Hill Downe, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7JA, U.K. Phone: +44-1689-854123 Contacts: Marie Vine, CEO of sales and acquisitions; Barry Gill, managing director; Sarah Goodwin, international sales executive Biz: Sales and U.K. co-production company committed to partially financing commercially viable films budgeted at £ l0 million-£5 million ($12 million-$18 million). Recent pics: "Plots With a View," "Jericho Mansions," "The Story of an African Farm" Advice: Any potential project must have a director and producer in place together with at least 50% of finance tentatively on offer. |
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Visionbox Media Group/ Visionbox Pictures
3272 Motor Ave., 2nd Floor Phone: (310) 204-4686 Contacts: John Manulis, CEO, producer; Chris Miller, prexy of post-production; Lulu Zezza, managing producer Biz: In addition to producing its own projects focused primarily in the $1 million$15 million range, Visionbox offers finishing funds for independent films and seniorlevel counsel and management for line production, post-production, picture and sound services (specializing in digital intermediates, both 35mm and Super 16mm), technical consulting. Recent pics: "The L.A. Riot Spectacular," "The Cooler," "Tortilla Soup" Advice: Fax a presentation letter and synopsis or email to development@visionboxmedia.com |
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Vox3 Films 180 Varick St., Suite 1002 New York, NY 10014 Phone: (212) 741-0406 Contacts: Andrew Fierberg, Christina Weiss Lurie, Steven Shainberg, principals Biz: New York-based development and production company. |
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Washington Square Films 310 Bowery, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10012 Phone: (212) 253-0333 Contacts: Josh Blum, executive producer Amy Hobby, producer; Katherine Atkinson, VP, talent management Biz: Production of feature films; commercials, talent management and live performance booking divisions; New York production services for feature films and commercials in all budget ranges. |
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Webber Wentzel Bowens P.O. Box 1820 Cape Town 8000, South Africa P.O. Box 61771 Phone: +27-11-530-5000 Fax: +27-11 -530-5111 Contacts: Gal Batsri, Peter Grealy, partners; Vanessa Van Coppenhagen, senior associate Biz: We provide a full spectrum of legal services. Advice: Contact through Gal Batsri or Vanessa van Coppenhagen. |
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William Morris Independent 151 El Camino Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90212 Phone: (310) 859-4000 Contacts: Cassian Elwes, Rena Ronson, co-heads Biz: Provides film packaging and film sales for domestic and foreign territories. Recent pics: "A Love Song for Bobby Long," "The Woodsman," "Haven" |
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World 2000 Entertainment Ardmore Studios Herbert Road Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland Phone: + 353-1-276-9672 Contacts: Morgan O'Sullivan, producer Biz: Production services to incoming producers to Ireland and financial services relating to the tax incentive section 381. Recent pics: "King Arthur," "Ella Enchanted," "Veronica Guerin" Advice: Please email requests to info@world2000.ie |
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Your Half Pictures 760 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038 Phone: (323) 466-3679 Fax: (323) 466-3648 Email: ryan@yourhalf.com Web site: www.yourhalf.com Contacts: Ryan Harper, Rusty Gray, Cliff Gober Biz: Produces feature films, shorts, documentaries, musicvideos and commercials. Recent pics: "30 Miles," "The Pick-Up," "Descent" Advice: Please have partial financing in place. Contact by phone or email. |
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Zak Penn's Co. 1416 N. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028 Phone: (323) 802-1790 Contacts: Zak Penn, prexy; Lance Stockton, development Recent pics: "Incident at Loch Ness" |
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Zenpix 3599 Cahuenga Blvd. West, 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90068 Phone: (310) 395-3500 Contacts: Susan Jackson, Jon Kramer, coprexys; Todd Olsson, VP, marketing and distribution Biz: International sales company and domestic theatrical releasing company. Budgets generally in $2 million-$8 million range. Recent pics: "The Pearl," "Lady Luck and the Player," "Reeseville" Advice: Email is best. |
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Zero Film Lehrter Strasse 57 10557 Berlin, Germany Phone: +49-30-390-6630 Contacts: Martin Hagemann for features, Thomas Kufus for docs Biz: Develops and produces features and docs, often in cooperation with international partners in the $1 million-$5 million
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