Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The Playmaker has closed a U.S. distribution deal for Canadian crime thriller “The G” with Dark Sky Films.
Directed by Karl R. Hearne, the film follows Ann Hunter, a.k.a. The G, who battles a corrupt eldercare system. “The G” will be represented by the Playmaker at next week’s American Film Market.
Inspired by real events, “The G” is a dark, suspenseful drama blending crime and human emotion, driven by a standout performance from Dale Dickey, who was awarded best actress at the Bari Film Festival and Festival Fantasmagoria.
The film also received a special jury mention for best director at Fantasia Film Festival and won best screenplay award for Hearne at Festival Fantasmagoria. “The G” has played at Tallinn Black Nights, Glasgow Film Festival, Fantasia Film Festival, Fantaspoa and Reims Polar Film Festival.
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