Romantic Comedy ‘The Islander,’ Starring Harry Connick Jr. as a Down-on-His-Luck Rock Star, Acquired by the Exchange (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor The Exchange has acquired the world sales rights for romantic comedy “The Islander,” starring Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning musician and actor Harry Connick Jr.
The film features two original songs by Connick. The Exchange will introduce the title to buyers at next week’s American Film Market. “The Islander” is about a down-on-his-luck rockstar, who moves to a remote cliffside house, sight unseen, on an island, only to discover his new home has an unfortunate notoriety.
Through a series of charming mishaps, it turns out maybe love can be found right where he left it. The film is written, directed and produced by Stelana Kliris under her Cyprus-based Meraki Films banner.
It is also produced by Jupiter Peak Productions, Steven Shapiro, and Keith Arnold, with the support of the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Culture, and the Cyprus Film Commission’s incentives scheme.
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