Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Feb 11, 2015 8:55:54 GMT -6
variety.com/2015/film/news/berlin-wolfe-pounces-on-u-s-canada-rights-for-coming-of-age-drama-seashore-exclusive-1201428595/
Wolfe Pounces on U.S./Canada Rights for Coming-of-age Drama ‘Seashore’
FiGa Films has sold the U.S. and Canada rights for Brazilian coming-of-age drama “Beira-Mar” (Seashore), which had its world premiere in Berlinale’s Forum section, to Wolfe Releasing.
Before the premiere, rights for Germany, Austria and Switzerland rights were picked up by Pro-Fun Media. FiGa is in talks with potential partners for other territories.
The film, co-directed by Filipe Matzembacher and Marcio Reolon, centers on two young men who explore the border between love and friendship on a trip to a coastal town in Southern Brazil.
“It’s rare to find a coming-of-age story treated so sensitively and authentically,” said Wolfe’s co-president Jim Stephens.
“It’s heartening to see the great interest in Brazilian films out there,” said Sandro Fiorin, co-head of FiGa Films. “It confirms our decision to market these films as part of our new FiGa/Br sub-label.”
Wolfe Pounces on U.S./Canada Rights for Coming-of-age Drama ‘Seashore’
FiGa Films has sold the U.S. and Canada rights for Brazilian coming-of-age drama “Beira-Mar” (Seashore), which had its world premiere in Berlinale’s Forum section, to Wolfe Releasing.
Before the premiere, rights for Germany, Austria and Switzerland rights were picked up by Pro-Fun Media. FiGa is in talks with potential partners for other territories.
The film, co-directed by Filipe Matzembacher and Marcio Reolon, centers on two young men who explore the border between love and friendship on a trip to a coastal town in Southern Brazil.
“It’s rare to find a coming-of-age story treated so sensitively and authentically,” said Wolfe’s co-president Jim Stephens.
“It’s heartening to see the great interest in Brazilian films out there,” said Sandro Fiorin, co-head of FiGa Films. “It confirms our decision to market these films as part of our new FiGa/Br sub-label.”