Visit Films Unveils Multiple Deals at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran New York-based Visit Films has revealed multiple international deals for its diverse slate of independent films at Hong Kong FilMart, ranging from sci-fi thrillers to music documentaries.
Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson’s Sundance and Rome drama “Ghostlight” has secured deals with Nikkatsu (Japan), New Cinema (Israel), Cinobo (Greece, Cyprus), Eye Film (Benelux), Fabula Films (Turkey) and Sister Distribution (Switzerland).
IFC previously acquired U.S. rights to the drama, which follows a grieving construction worker who joins a local production of “Romeo and Juliet.” Simon Jaquemet’s sci-fi thriller “Electric Child,” which played at the Locarno and Sitges festivals, has been acquired by New People Film for CIS territories.
The film follows a father’s extreme measures to help his newborn son by repurposing high-level AI technology from his workplace.
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