This document provides information about the film "The Laureate" including:
- The film is about the famous author and poet Robert Graves and his intense love affairs which strained his marriage.
- It will be produced by Deya Productions and Subotica Films, written by William Nunez who will also direct.
- The cast includes Julian Glover as Robert Graves and Patricia Hodge as his mother Amy Graves.
Wes Craven was an American film director, writer, producer and actor. Some of his most famous and influential films include A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Last House on the Left, Scream and The Hills Have Eyes. Craven directed his first film in 1972 and is known for making films in the horror genre that often feature strong female protagonists. A Nightmare on Elm Street, released in 1984, told the story of teenagers stalked by Freddy Krueger in their dreams and brought in $25.5 million on a $1.8 million budget. The Last House on the Left from 1972 was a low-budget film that was controversial for showing no boundaries. Scream, released
Brock Lovett is searching for a historic blue diamond necklace from the wreck of the Titanic. He finds a drawing of a woman wearing the necklace. Rose Calvert, an old woman, recognizes herself as the woman in the drawing and tells her story. Rose was a 17-year-old traveling on the Titanic to marry Cal Hockley. She meets Jack Dawson and they fall in love despite their class differences. When the Titanic sinks, Rose and Jack try to survive as their love story plays out against the backdrop of the historic disaster. The film was hugely successful, winning 11 Oscars, but some critics felt the romance was overdone and Jack's character lacked depth.
Greg Hall and Tom Wilton are teaming up to tour their award-winning films Vinyl and SSDD through various UK cities in late summer/early autumn 2011, holding screenings and Q&A sessions. The films are slice of life stories creating buzz internationally. They hope to share the films with a wide range of UK audiences and film enthusiasts interested in low-budget, quality cinema.
Two small-time gangsters, Tariq and Boxy, kidnap a psychic medium, Alice, to force her to contact the spirit of their murdered boss, Frank, and discover the location of a hidden cash stash. During the séance, Frank possesses Alice and refuses to help, revealing he was killed by Boxy. To coerce Frank's cooperation, Tariq also kidnaps Frank's dog, Lucy. Frank leads them to a cemetery where the money is buried. Frank sows discord by telling Boxy that Tariq had an affair with his wife. In a confrontation, Tariq kills Boxy with a shovel. Frank then shoots and kills Tariq, torturing him first. In exchange
This document presents lists of the 10 greatest actresses and actors of all time. For the actresses, it provides a brief description of each actress highlighting some of their notable roles and attributes. Some of the actresses included are Meryl Streep, Audrey Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, and Marilyn Monroe. For the actors, it similarly provides a brief description for each actor included, focusing on notable roles and attributes. Some of the actors highlighted are Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, Humphrey Bogart, and Tom Hanks.
Based on a true story that stunned the world, M. Butterfly opens in the cramped prison cell where diplomat Rene Gallimard is being held captive by the French government - and by his own illusions. In the darkness of his cell he recalls a time when desire seemed to give him wings. A time when Song Liling, the beautiful Chinese diva, touched him with a love as vivid, as seductive - and as elusive - as a butterfly.How could he have known, then, that his ideal woman was, in fact, a spy for the Chinese government - and a man disguised as a woman? In a series of flashbacks, the diplomat relives the twenty-year affair from the temptation to the seduction, from its consummation to the scandal that ultimately consumed them both. But in the end, there remains only one truth: Whether or not Gallimard's passion was a flight of fancy, it sparked the most vigorous emotions of his life.Only in real life could love become so unreal. And only in such a dramatic tour de force do we learn how a fantasy can become a man's mistress - as well as his jailer. M. Butterfly is one of the most compelling, explosive, and slyly humorous dramas ever to light the Broadway stage, a work of unrivaled brilliance, illuminating the conflict between men and women, the differences between East and West, racial stereotypes - and the shadows we cast around our most cherished illusions.
The document provides a review of the short film "Redemption" shown at the London Short Film Festival. It summarizes that the film is a dark retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, starring Emily Redif in a vulnerable teenage role. Though it has elements of the classic tale, the film takes an unexpected, twisted turn by involving a manipulative "friend" that leads Emily into the forest. The cinematography and sounds immerse the viewer intensely in the enchanted setting. It subverts expectations by having a female hero who saves Emily, and includes many plot twists that make the viewer want to watch it again.
Wes Craven was an American film director, writer, producer and actor. Some of his most famous and influential films include A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Last House on the Left, Scream and The Hills Have Eyes. Craven directed his first film in 1972 and is known for making films in the horror genre that often feature strong female protagonists. A Nightmare on Elm Street, released in 1984, told the story of teenagers stalked by Freddy Krueger in their dreams and brought in $25.5 million on a $1.8 million budget. The Last House on the Left from 1972 was a low-budget film that was controversial for showing no boundaries. Scream, released
Brock Lovett is searching for a historic blue diamond necklace from the wreck of the Titanic. He finds a drawing of a woman wearing the necklace. Rose Calvert, an old woman, recognizes herself as the woman in the drawing and tells her story. Rose was a 17-year-old traveling on the Titanic to marry Cal Hockley. She meets Jack Dawson and they fall in love despite their class differences. When the Titanic sinks, Rose and Jack try to survive as their love story plays out against the backdrop of the historic disaster. The film was hugely successful, winning 11 Oscars, but some critics felt the romance was overdone and Jack's character lacked depth.
Greg Hall and Tom Wilton are teaming up to tour their award-winning films Vinyl and SSDD through various UK cities in late summer/early autumn 2011, holding screenings and Q&A sessions. The films are slice of life stories creating buzz internationally. They hope to share the films with a wide range of UK audiences and film enthusiasts interested in low-budget, quality cinema.
Two small-time gangsters, Tariq and Boxy, kidnap a psychic medium, Alice, to force her to contact the spirit of their murdered boss, Frank, and discover the location of a hidden cash stash. During the séance, Frank possesses Alice and refuses to help, revealing he was killed by Boxy. To coerce Frank's cooperation, Tariq also kidnaps Frank's dog, Lucy. Frank leads them to a cemetery where the money is buried. Frank sows discord by telling Boxy that Tariq had an affair with his wife. In a confrontation, Tariq kills Boxy with a shovel. Frank then shoots and kills Tariq, torturing him first. In exchange
This document presents lists of the 10 greatest actresses and actors of all time. For the actresses, it provides a brief description of each actress highlighting some of their notable roles and attributes. Some of the actresses included are Meryl Streep, Audrey Hepburn, Vivien Leigh, and Marilyn Monroe. For the actors, it similarly provides a brief description for each actor included, focusing on notable roles and attributes. Some of the actors highlighted are Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, Humphrey Bogart, and Tom Hanks.
Based on a true story that stunned the world, M. Butterfly opens in the cramped prison cell where diplomat Rene Gallimard is being held captive by the French government - and by his own illusions. In the darkness of his cell he recalls a time when desire seemed to give him wings. A time when Song Liling, the beautiful Chinese diva, touched him with a love as vivid, as seductive - and as elusive - as a butterfly.How could he have known, then, that his ideal woman was, in fact, a spy for the Chinese government - and a man disguised as a woman? In a series of flashbacks, the diplomat relives the twenty-year affair from the temptation to the seduction, from its consummation to the scandal that ultimately consumed them both. But in the end, there remains only one truth: Whether or not Gallimard's passion was a flight of fancy, it sparked the most vigorous emotions of his life.Only in real life could love become so unreal. And only in such a dramatic tour de force do we learn how a fantasy can become a man's mistress - as well as his jailer. M. Butterfly is one of the most compelling, explosive, and slyly humorous dramas ever to light the Broadway stage, a work of unrivaled brilliance, illuminating the conflict between men and women, the differences between East and West, racial stereotypes - and the shadows we cast around our most cherished illusions.
The document provides a review of the short film "Redemption" shown at the London Short Film Festival. It summarizes that the film is a dark retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, starring Emily Redif in a vulnerable teenage role. Though it has elements of the classic tale, the film takes an unexpected, twisted turn by involving a manipulative "friend" that leads Emily into the forest. The cinematography and sounds immerse the viewer intensely in the enchanted setting. It subverts expectations by having a female hero who saves Emily, and includes many plot twists that make the viewer want to watch it again.
The pressure on film franchises to perform | film | the guardiancarlpercival
The pressure on film franchises to perform at box offices at Harry Potter-levels is immense, as anything less than billions spells the end of a series. The Chronicles of Narnia franchise faced cancellation after the second film underperformed, until a new studio revived the third installment. Adapting beloved books into films is difficult, as audiences now expect films to appeal to all ages and demographics. Debate surrounds whether big budgets help or hurt a film's creative vision and commercial success.
Born in 1985, Crystal Hunt is an Emmy-nominated American actress known for her roles in daytime dramas such as Guiding Light and One Life to Live. She gained fame in these soap operas in her early career and has since appeared in several films including Magic Mike XXL, Queens of Drama, and The Derby Stallion. Currently, Hunt is focusing on her career as a film producer and executive producer, working on the film Talbot County.
The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of gangster films from 1912 to the 1990s. It notes that early influential films included "The Musketeers of Pig Alley" in 1912 and films of the 1930s that portrayed the rise of organized crime during that era. The genre became less popular in the 1950s but saw a resurgence in 1972 with "The Godfather." Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino are highlighted as influential directors known for their gangster films, including "Goodfellas" and "Pulp Fiction." Brief plot summaries are also provided for the films "Goodfellas," "Mean Streets," and "Pulp Fiction."
The document discusses several independent and low-budget films from the 1980s to early 2000s that were critical and commercial successes, focusing on how talented directors were able to achieve a lot with limited resources. Some of the films highlighted include Blood Simple, Mona Lisa, Reservoir Dogs, El Mariachi, The Usual Suspects, Bound, The Limey, Sexy Beast, Memento, and The American.
Whenever people talk of vampires, it’s difficult to know exactly what they mean because the ‘vampire’ has transformed from the stalking, undead minion of fear to the romanticized (and usually erotic) tragic character of modern American culture.
The document provides information about the characters and plot of the 1997 film Titanic, directed by James Cameron. It describes the fictional characters portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson and Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater, whose forbidden romance is set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. It also includes background on the real-life treasure hunting mission that uncovered details from the wreck and prompted the film.
Costume dramas have been an important genre in British cinema since the early 20th century, adapting works of Shakespeare and Dickens. In the 1930s, producers like Alexander Korda and Michael Balcon made lavish historical films. During World War II, some costume dramas took on propaganda roles while others provided escapism. In the post-war years, the genre declined but was revived by American funding of British productions in the 1960s-70s. Period films have since represented "the best of British" cinema.
Robin Hood was an English heroic outlaw who lived in Sherwood Forest near Nottingham during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart. He was skilled with a bow and arrow and helped the poor by stealing from the rich, having become an outlaw for shooting the King's deer. He lived in the forest with his band of Merry Men, which included his second-in-command Little John and the minstrel Alan A Dale.
Inglourious Basterds meets Stranger Things in this dark and thrilling tale of power, shadow, and revenge set during World War II.World War II is raging, and five teens are looking to make a mark. Daniel and Rebeka seek revenge against the Nazis who slaughtered their family; Simone is determined to fight back against the oppressors who ruined her life and corrupted her girlfriend; Phillip aims to prove that he's better than his worst mistakes; and Liam is searching for a way to control the portal to the shadow world he's uncovered, and the monsters that live within it--before the Nazi regime can do the same. When the five meet, and begrudgingly team up, in the forests of Germany, none of them knows what their future might hold.As they race against time, war, and enemies from both this world and another, Liam, Daniel, Rebeka, Phillip, and Simone know that all they can count on is their own determination and will to survive. With their world turned upside down, and the shadow realm .
Action adventure films typically feature a hero who faces physical challenges, fights, and chases while struggling against dangerous opponents. The document provides examples of early action adventure films from the 1930s-1940s that featured heroes battling rivals, criminals, or villains through air duels, arson investigations, royal succession battles, and piracy on the high seas. It also summarizes several later action adventure films from the 1950s-2000s involving prison escapes, revenge against corrupt lawmen, terrorist sieges, Scottish rebellions against English rule, and cross-country road trips turned dangerous.
3) The Hollywood Art 1930 1939 Part TwoNick Zegarac
The document provides a year-by-year retrospective of the 1930s film decade. Some key events summarized:
- 1930s films provided Hollywood escapism as America recovered from the stock market crash. New talents emerged like Jean Harlow and John Wayne.
- 1931 saw the rise of gangster films like Little Caesar. Studios refined sound recording techniques. Greta Garbo's Anna Christie was a success.
- 1932 was a banner year for films. Grand Hotel starring Crawford, Barrymore, and Garbo was a masterpiece. King Kong became a classic.
1. Social realism has been Britain's most distinctive film genre, showing ordinary British life and experiences on screen and shaping ideas of what British cinema can be.
2. Early British films in the 1900s picked up on themes of everyday social interactions found in authors like Dickens and Hardy to portray everyday life in a realistic style.
3. In the 1940s, British films combined the realism of documentaries with bigger studio productions, creating mass appeal films that reinforced social unity during World War II and the postwar years.
4. The British New Wave of the 1950s-1960s brought a more independent style focused on realist portrayals of working class lives and issues in Britain at the time.
Falling from Horses by Gloss, Molly available now at storeprime.comStorePrime.com
From the bestselling author of "The Hearts of Horses" and "The Jump-Off Creek," an absorbing, plainspoken, elegantly rendered novel about a young cowboy who escapes a family tragedy and travels to Hollywood to become a stunt rider in the movies.
The document provides an analysis of the mise en scene, narrative, and themes of two clips titled "La Confidential" and "La Noire". For La Confidential, the mise en scene included props like guns, alcohol, and cars, while the narrative used an inviting tone resembling an advertiser. The theme portrayed Los Angeles as a place where bad things don't matter. La Noire had a darker, masculine narrative and emphasized materialism and an opportunity-driven lifestyle. Both clips depicted middle-class neighborhoods in a sunny, filtered way and suggested the American Dream was possible through hard work. However, La Noire left more uncertainty, while La Confidential ended on a lighter note.
This document provides a list of 18 book titles from the years 2010-2011 that include tales of mystery, adventure, magic, and intrigue. Some of the books mentioned are The Blue Shoe: a tale of thievery, villainy, sorcery and shoes, The Curse of the Ancient Mask and Other Case Files, and Dying to Meet You.
Django Unchained is a 2012 western film directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring Jamie Foxx as Django and Christoph Waltz as Dr. King Schultz. Set before the Civil War, it follows Django, who is purchased and freed by Schultz. They team up to locate Django's wife Broomhilda, held at Calvin Candie's plantation. The film provides an unsparing look at the horrors of slavery while delivering high-octane action and violence in Tarantino's signature style.
The new wave of british horror films | film | the guardianGeraint
The document summarizes the recent wave of successful low-budget British horror films since the early 2000s, including films by Danny Boyle, Edgar Wright, Neil Marshall, and Christopher Smith. It discusses how British horror films have developed a gritty realism due to their limited budgets compared to big-budget American films. However, some filmmakers believe British horror may struggle to reach a global audience or produce a major international hit on the scale of popular American horror franchises, due to their cultural specificity and lack of major Hollywood stars.
Inglourious Basterds meets Stranger Things in this dark and thrilling tale of power, shadow, and revenge set during World War II.World War II is raging, and five teens are looking to make a mark. Daniel and Rebeka seek revenge against the Nazis who slaughtered their family; Simone is determined to fight back against the oppressors who ruined her life and corrupted her girlfriend; Phillip aims to prove that he's better than his worst mistakes; and Liam is searching for a way to control the portal to the shadow world he's uncovered, and the monsters that live within it--before the Nazi regime can do the same. When the five meet, and begrudgingly team up, in the forests of Germany, none of them knows what their future might hold.As they race against time, war, and enemies from both this world and another, Liam, Daniel, Rebeka, Phillip, and Simone know that all they can count on is their own determination and will to survive. With their world turned upside down, and the shadow realm .
The document provides a detailed summary and analysis of the 2010 film True Grit, directed by the Coen Brothers. It discusses the film's adaptation of the 1968 Charles Portis novel of the same name. The film tells the story of 14-year-old Mattie Ross who hires Marshal Rooster Cogburn to help her track down her father's killer, Tom Chaney. The summary highlights the gritty and determined personalities of the main characters as well as the film's achievements in reviving the Western genre for modern audiences. It praises the performances of Jeff Bridges as Cogburn and Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie Ross.
British Social Realism films focus on realistic portrayals of working class life and social issues. Some common conventions of the genre include using unknown or non-professional actors, portraying social classes and locations accurately, and addressing themes like poverty, drugs, sex and crime. The target audience for social realism films varies depending on the specific film, but often appeals both to younger viewers due to portrayals of teenagers, as well as older audiences who remember the time periods depicted. Some classic examples that exemplify the genre include Kes, Billy Elliot, and This is England.
Bobbi Johnson is a young literary sensation facing her difficult second novel. Already dealing with a crazed stalker and her junkie ex-boyfriend, Bobbi is convinced by her publisher to use new smart editing software and finds herself going head-to-head with an artificial intelligence determined to write her book for her.
Two young professionals, Dan and Steve pay their easily earned wages for the rare, yet illegal privilege of playing on their favourite clubs pitch after hours, in an underground eleven aside match. Meeting the head security guard who has set up a cottage industry of taking payment, to allow twenty or so aspiring footballers the opportunity to fulfil the fantasy of playing in a stadium.
Little do they know, that they are being watched, and when a few of the boys are “accidentally” locked in, they spend the remainder of the night trying to escape…. and trying escape the darkness. Steve’s worried girlfriend tries make contact, with no luck. After a call to the police proves fruitless she takes matters into her own hands. With Dan and Steve caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse, it’s down to the clock as morning ticks closer and help on the way.
The pressure on film franchises to perform | film | the guardiancarlpercival
The pressure on film franchises to perform at box offices at Harry Potter-levels is immense, as anything less than billions spells the end of a series. The Chronicles of Narnia franchise faced cancellation after the second film underperformed, until a new studio revived the third installment. Adapting beloved books into films is difficult, as audiences now expect films to appeal to all ages and demographics. Debate surrounds whether big budgets help or hurt a film's creative vision and commercial success.
Born in 1985, Crystal Hunt is an Emmy-nominated American actress known for her roles in daytime dramas such as Guiding Light and One Life to Live. She gained fame in these soap operas in her early career and has since appeared in several films including Magic Mike XXL, Queens of Drama, and The Derby Stallion. Currently, Hunt is focusing on her career as a film producer and executive producer, working on the film Talbot County.
The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of gangster films from 1912 to the 1990s. It notes that early influential films included "The Musketeers of Pig Alley" in 1912 and films of the 1930s that portrayed the rise of organized crime during that era. The genre became less popular in the 1950s but saw a resurgence in 1972 with "The Godfather." Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino are highlighted as influential directors known for their gangster films, including "Goodfellas" and "Pulp Fiction." Brief plot summaries are also provided for the films "Goodfellas," "Mean Streets," and "Pulp Fiction."
The document discusses several independent and low-budget films from the 1980s to early 2000s that were critical and commercial successes, focusing on how talented directors were able to achieve a lot with limited resources. Some of the films highlighted include Blood Simple, Mona Lisa, Reservoir Dogs, El Mariachi, The Usual Suspects, Bound, The Limey, Sexy Beast, Memento, and The American.
Whenever people talk of vampires, it’s difficult to know exactly what they mean because the ‘vampire’ has transformed from the stalking, undead minion of fear to the romanticized (and usually erotic) tragic character of modern American culture.
The document provides information about the characters and plot of the 1997 film Titanic, directed by James Cameron. It describes the fictional characters portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack Dawson and Kate Winslet as Rose DeWitt Bukater, whose forbidden romance is set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. It also includes background on the real-life treasure hunting mission that uncovered details from the wreck and prompted the film.
Costume dramas have been an important genre in British cinema since the early 20th century, adapting works of Shakespeare and Dickens. In the 1930s, producers like Alexander Korda and Michael Balcon made lavish historical films. During World War II, some costume dramas took on propaganda roles while others provided escapism. In the post-war years, the genre declined but was revived by American funding of British productions in the 1960s-70s. Period films have since represented "the best of British" cinema.
Robin Hood was an English heroic outlaw who lived in Sherwood Forest near Nottingham during the reign of King Richard the Lionheart. He was skilled with a bow and arrow and helped the poor by stealing from the rich, having become an outlaw for shooting the King's deer. He lived in the forest with his band of Merry Men, which included his second-in-command Little John and the minstrel Alan A Dale.
Inglourious Basterds meets Stranger Things in this dark and thrilling tale of power, shadow, and revenge set during World War II.World War II is raging, and five teens are looking to make a mark. Daniel and Rebeka seek revenge against the Nazis who slaughtered their family; Simone is determined to fight back against the oppressors who ruined her life and corrupted her girlfriend; Phillip aims to prove that he's better than his worst mistakes; and Liam is searching for a way to control the portal to the shadow world he's uncovered, and the monsters that live within it--before the Nazi regime can do the same. When the five meet, and begrudgingly team up, in the forests of Germany, none of them knows what their future might hold.As they race against time, war, and enemies from both this world and another, Liam, Daniel, Rebeka, Phillip, and Simone know that all they can count on is their own determination and will to survive. With their world turned upside down, and the shadow realm .
Action adventure films typically feature a hero who faces physical challenges, fights, and chases while struggling against dangerous opponents. The document provides examples of early action adventure films from the 1930s-1940s that featured heroes battling rivals, criminals, or villains through air duels, arson investigations, royal succession battles, and piracy on the high seas. It also summarizes several later action adventure films from the 1950s-2000s involving prison escapes, revenge against corrupt lawmen, terrorist sieges, Scottish rebellions against English rule, and cross-country road trips turned dangerous.
3) The Hollywood Art 1930 1939 Part TwoNick Zegarac
The document provides a year-by-year retrospective of the 1930s film decade. Some key events summarized:
- 1930s films provided Hollywood escapism as America recovered from the stock market crash. New talents emerged like Jean Harlow and John Wayne.
- 1931 saw the rise of gangster films like Little Caesar. Studios refined sound recording techniques. Greta Garbo's Anna Christie was a success.
- 1932 was a banner year for films. Grand Hotel starring Crawford, Barrymore, and Garbo was a masterpiece. King Kong became a classic.
1. Social realism has been Britain's most distinctive film genre, showing ordinary British life and experiences on screen and shaping ideas of what British cinema can be.
2. Early British films in the 1900s picked up on themes of everyday social interactions found in authors like Dickens and Hardy to portray everyday life in a realistic style.
3. In the 1940s, British films combined the realism of documentaries with bigger studio productions, creating mass appeal films that reinforced social unity during World War II and the postwar years.
4. The British New Wave of the 1950s-1960s brought a more independent style focused on realist portrayals of working class lives and issues in Britain at the time.
Falling from Horses by Gloss, Molly available now at storeprime.comStorePrime.com
From the bestselling author of "The Hearts of Horses" and "The Jump-Off Creek," an absorbing, plainspoken, elegantly rendered novel about a young cowboy who escapes a family tragedy and travels to Hollywood to become a stunt rider in the movies.
The document provides an analysis of the mise en scene, narrative, and themes of two clips titled "La Confidential" and "La Noire". For La Confidential, the mise en scene included props like guns, alcohol, and cars, while the narrative used an inviting tone resembling an advertiser. The theme portrayed Los Angeles as a place where bad things don't matter. La Noire had a darker, masculine narrative and emphasized materialism and an opportunity-driven lifestyle. Both clips depicted middle-class neighborhoods in a sunny, filtered way and suggested the American Dream was possible through hard work. However, La Noire left more uncertainty, while La Confidential ended on a lighter note.
This document provides a list of 18 book titles from the years 2010-2011 that include tales of mystery, adventure, magic, and intrigue. Some of the books mentioned are The Blue Shoe: a tale of thievery, villainy, sorcery and shoes, The Curse of the Ancient Mask and Other Case Files, and Dying to Meet You.
Django Unchained is a 2012 western film directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring Jamie Foxx as Django and Christoph Waltz as Dr. King Schultz. Set before the Civil War, it follows Django, who is purchased and freed by Schultz. They team up to locate Django's wife Broomhilda, held at Calvin Candie's plantation. The film provides an unsparing look at the horrors of slavery while delivering high-octane action and violence in Tarantino's signature style.
The new wave of british horror films | film | the guardianGeraint
The document summarizes the recent wave of successful low-budget British horror films since the early 2000s, including films by Danny Boyle, Edgar Wright, Neil Marshall, and Christopher Smith. It discusses how British horror films have developed a gritty realism due to their limited budgets compared to big-budget American films. However, some filmmakers believe British horror may struggle to reach a global audience or produce a major international hit on the scale of popular American horror franchises, due to their cultural specificity and lack of major Hollywood stars.
Inglourious Basterds meets Stranger Things in this dark and thrilling tale of power, shadow, and revenge set during World War II.World War II is raging, and five teens are looking to make a mark. Daniel and Rebeka seek revenge against the Nazis who slaughtered their family; Simone is determined to fight back against the oppressors who ruined her life and corrupted her girlfriend; Phillip aims to prove that he's better than his worst mistakes; and Liam is searching for a way to control the portal to the shadow world he's uncovered, and the monsters that live within it--before the Nazi regime can do the same. When the five meet, and begrudgingly team up, in the forests of Germany, none of them knows what their future might hold.As they race against time, war, and enemies from both this world and another, Liam, Daniel, Rebeka, Phillip, and Simone know that all they can count on is their own determination and will to survive. With their world turned upside down, and the shadow realm .
The document provides a detailed summary and analysis of the 2010 film True Grit, directed by the Coen Brothers. It discusses the film's adaptation of the 1968 Charles Portis novel of the same name. The film tells the story of 14-year-old Mattie Ross who hires Marshal Rooster Cogburn to help her track down her father's killer, Tom Chaney. The summary highlights the gritty and determined personalities of the main characters as well as the film's achievements in reviving the Western genre for modern audiences. It praises the performances of Jeff Bridges as Cogburn and Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie Ross.
British Social Realism films focus on realistic portrayals of working class life and social issues. Some common conventions of the genre include using unknown or non-professional actors, portraying social classes and locations accurately, and addressing themes like poverty, drugs, sex and crime. The target audience for social realism films varies depending on the specific film, but often appeals both to younger viewers due to portrayals of teenagers, as well as older audiences who remember the time periods depicted. Some classic examples that exemplify the genre include Kes, Billy Elliot, and This is England.
Bobbi Johnson is a young literary sensation facing her difficult second novel. Already dealing with a crazed stalker and her junkie ex-boyfriend, Bobbi is convinced by her publisher to use new smart editing software and finds herself going head-to-head with an artificial intelligence determined to write her book for her.
Two young professionals, Dan and Steve pay their easily earned wages for the rare, yet illegal privilege of playing on their favourite clubs pitch after hours, in an underground eleven aside match. Meeting the head security guard who has set up a cottage industry of taking payment, to allow twenty or so aspiring footballers the opportunity to fulfil the fantasy of playing in a stadium.
Little do they know, that they are being watched, and when a few of the boys are “accidentally” locked in, they spend the remainder of the night trying to escape…. and trying escape the darkness. Steve’s worried girlfriend tries make contact, with no luck. After a call to the police proves fruitless she takes matters into her own hands. With Dan and Steve caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse, it’s down to the clock as morning ticks closer and help on the way.
Two hit men become pawns in a sadistic game in this stylish gangster thriller set in London’s feral underworld. It all starts when the men come round in the back of a truck, drugged and confused. A mysterious female assassin attempts to play them against one another in what soon degenerates into a blood-soaked tale of violence and duplicity.
A contractor has hired two killers, A and B, for an undisclosed job. They are drugged and trapped in a truck with the contractor's murdered body. It is revealed they were hired to kill each other due to past transgressions. As they discuss their lives and situation, it becomes clear one will kill the other by the conclusion in a shocking twist.
The document provides background information on the director, writers, main cast, and production companies involved in the film titled "The London Firm". It includes short biographies of key personnel and descriptions of the production companies.
The document outlines a proposed crime/thriller film about a violent anarchist group that emerges in Britain to overthrow a corrupt government. The group stages a revolution that includes a large fight with police and ultimately storming parliament. The film would be inspired by V for Vendetta and Dawn of the Dead and star Max Irons as the protagonist leader and Idris Elba as the prime minister antagonist. Guy Ritchie would direct with a £25 million budget distributed by Warner Bros. and Blumhouse Productions.
The document outlines a proposed crime/thriller film about a violent anarchist group that stages a revolution in corrupt Britain. The film would be inspired by V for Vendetta, Dawn of the Dead, and The Purge: Anarchy. Max Irons and Idris Elba would star as the leader of the revolution and prime minister, respectively. Thandie Newton would also star. The film would have a budget of £25 million and be directed by Guy Ritchie for Warner Bros. and Blumhouse Productions.
Ria (Jess Impiazzi) is a young woman who finds herself reliving the same day over and over. Each day Ria wakes up to her normal routine but finds a different person playing her husband ‘Jack’ by her side. Why? Because Ria is actually the star of her own reality show A DAY WITH RIA’. Each husband is a contestant, there to show the world what they are made of. Ria re-lives her perfect 1950’s housewife day over and over again, until one day her routine becomes tiresome and Ria holds the current Jack (Charlie Clapham) to ransom. This Jack also happens to be the Vice President (Dean Cain) of the USA’s son. These dramatic turns of events mean the public discover the true massive conspiracy behind Ria, her husband(s) and one man’s (luke Goss) secret vendetta against the Vice President.
This document discusses collective identity and British culture and cinema. It defines collective identity as a sense of belonging to a group that shapes personal identity. British culture is defined by customs like tea drinking. A film can be considered British if it meets three of six criteria: director, producer, cast, subject matter, production company, or co-production with British input. British films are divided into five categories based on funding sources and cultural content. Commercial films are big-budget Hollywood movies while independent films have lower budgets and unknown actors focusing on urban youth culture. The films Notting Hill and Kidulthood are discussed as examples of a commercial British romantic comedy and an independent drama about London youth, respectively.
This document discusses the evolution of comedy horror films and analyzes how directors like John Landis, Sam Raimi, and Edgar Wright have influenced the genre. It notes that comedy horror is a unique hybrid genre that balances humor and scares. Landis pioneered horror-dominant films that incorporated comedy, like An American Werewolf in London. Raimi's low-budget Evil Dead films blended gore and slapstick. Wright's Shaun of the Dead was both a critical and financial success. The document examines how these directors established relatable characters and settings to enhance the comedy and horror elements. Music is also highlighted as an important aspect of setting tone in these films.
Ralph, a once-famous screenwriter and film director, is in his seventies and terminally ill. He has two final missions in life: to be reconciled to his long-abandoned son Michael and secretly, to ensure he is not a burden to his younger devoted wife, Anna, as he goes “into that good night”. But Ralph wrecks all hope of reconciliation when he picks a fight with Michael’s girlfriend, Cassie. Later, alone, Ralph receives the sinister and mysterious “Visitor” whose services he has hired to provide the painless ending to his life. But The Visitor plays a devastating trick.
This document provides information about the film project "That Good Night" including:
- A 3 sentence synopsis of the film's plot about a terminally ill former film director who hires someone to end his life but his plan is disrupted.
- Details on the creative vision to adapt the story from a stage play to film while keeping the character-driven focus and filming in Portugal and Yorkshire.
- Bios of the director, writer/producer, and producer who have experience with independent films.
- Information on the production companies and investment opportunities for the film through tax schemes.
The Stolen is a story about Young Charlotte Lockton (Alice Eve), she has settled in the North Island with her wealthy husband, David. But her life’s dreams are shattered when he’s murdered on their farm and her baby son is kidnapped. A month after paying a ransom, frustrated with the apathy of the authorities and distrusting of her staff, she decides to track him down on her own.
The Stolen is a story about Young Charlotte Lockton (Alice Eve), she has settled in the North Island with her wealthy husband, David. But her life’s dreams are shattered when he’s murdered on their farm and her baby son is kidnapped. A month after paying a ransom, frustrated with the apathy of the authorities and distrusting of her staff, she decides to track him down on her own.
And so begins her journey through the wilds of an untamed New Zealand. She comes into contact with Villains, Suffragettes, Hustlers, Chinese Grocers and native Maori Warriors. And she’s forced to join a convoy of Whores, Dancers and Ex-Cons heading for the rough mining community of Goldtown.
There she meets Joshua McCullen (Jack Davenport,) the owner of the mining town: a man who is key to uncovering the truth behind the disappearance of her son, forcing her to fight to the death for what she holds most dear.
‘The Stolen’ is an exciting and unique balance of gripping narrative, dynamic action, arresting visuals, and fully-rounded characters offering ripe potential for great performances.
This document provides information about the film "Madness in the Method" including a disclaimer, synopsis, director's vision, details about the cast and crew, and information about production, marketing, distribution, investments and perks for investors. It describes the film as a Hollywood set comedy thriller that follows Jason Mewes' character Jay as he tries to emerge from the shadow of his friend Kevin Smith and takes increasingly psychopathic actions. The director's vision is to shine a light on the dark underbelly of Hollywood while having fun and retaining a big budget feel. Details are provided about the experience and credits of key members of the cast and crew, including Jason Mewes, Dominic Burns, Rob Weston,
The document provides a synopsis and background information for the film "Kickback" aka "American Undercover". It is a thriller involving a female reporter investigating wars in the Balkans/Chechnya who is assassinated. A Russian/American detective works to uncover the conspiracy surrounding her death, leading to revelations about chemical weapons, terrorism, and the assassination of the Russian president. The synopsis highlights the determination and secrecy of the lead characters as the detective unravels the dangerous web of espionage and conspiracy surrounding her death.
No Easy Days has an intense storyline concerning the President´s daughter. She is kidnapped by a man who appears to be a British Terrorist and is held for ransom. Navy Seal commandos are dispatched by the President to rescue his daughter since he cannot negotiate with terrorists.
Without spoiling the excitement, something more sinister is at work here.
This document outlines a proposed film about a British economic revolution. The film would be inspired by V for Vendetta and Dawn of the Dead. The target audience would be 15-25 year olds and the film would be released in August. The budget is estimated at £15 million and box office at £80 million. Max Irons would star as the leader of the revolution, Idris Elba as the prime minister, and Thandie Newton as the prime minister's assistant. Guy Ritchie would direct and the film would be distributed by Warner Bros.
A British crime/thriller film set during an economic downturn where a revolution overthrows the corrupt government. The film stars Max Irons as the leader of the revolution and Idris Elba as the prime minister. Thandie Newton plays the prime minister's advisor. The film has a budget of £15 million and is estimated to make £80 million at the box office. British director Guy Ritchie will direct, and the film will be distributed by Warner Bros.
This marketing plan outlines a three phase strategy to promote the film "Twinkie". Phase 1 introduces the film and its target audiences. It will appeal to females ages 13-25 by telling a relatable story about friendship. Phase 2 details festival marketing tactics like a puppy petting zoo and meet and greet. Phase 3 researches potential distributors like A24 and Fox Searchlight. Phase 4 presents the release strategy of a platform release in select cities followed by a wide national release, and covers the competitive environment and various advertising approaches across digital, print, television, outdoor and radio channels.
This document summarizes a new film project called "Rise of Dawn" from Dvorak Productions. It is a political love story that charts the lives of an actress and hockey player from contrasting regimes in Prague during the Soviet invasion of 1968. Their happiness is put on hold when they return to Prague in the 1970s under Soviet totalitarian rule. The film aims to tell a timeless tale of love, fear, and heroism during a turbulent political time. Producers are seeking an investor to bring this epic story to the big screen.
A typical day in Brighton during the mid 1980’s; two working class couples Derek & Dinah, Dave & Doreen are on a day trip to the beach. But Brighton is changing, & the friends can’t keep up. The result is a vengeful act of violence that exposes the gaps & similarities between class, gender & sexual orientations. Brighton Beach compassionately explores the mutual incomprehension inherent in the divide between the middle and working classes. “We might call them yobs & laugh at their Neanderthal struggles with existence,” Berkoff says, “but within there is an awful sadness as they try to claw happiness out of their day.
MEDICALEAF, WELLNESS FROM NATURE…
For millennia, cannabis has been utilised and revered for its medicinal and psychoactive properties; it is well documented that physicians from ancient cultures around the world used it to treat pain and other ailments.
More recently, scientists have discovered remarkable medicinal effects: in test tubes, the molecule shielded neurons from oxidative stress, a damaging process common in many neurological disorders and provided the well-publicised ‘miracle’ to alleviate symptoms for epilepsy sufferers.
CBD is one molecule from the cannabis plant and hailed as a therapeutic cure-all. Unlike the better-known ‘marijuana molecule’, THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD is not psychoactive, meaning it does not get users ‘high’.
The animated film shows a simplified, fictionalised, story, concentrating upon the central characters. The true history is, however, just as interesting, and thoroughly epic in nature.
In 1899 a sailing ship, the Forrest Hall, was in danger off the northern coast of Exmoor, England. It had left Bristol on the 12th of January on a journey to Liverpool where it was to be refitted.
There was only a skeleton crew including apprentices on board. A tug boat, the Jane Joliffe, was towing the ship as the worst storm of the year was beginning to batter the coast. The line from the tug snapped, causing the two vessels to collide.
Tola Bashir, CEO of Supreme Jets (named Best New Luxury CEO 2018 UK), comments: ‘For some time now, the path to selecting the best services at the best prices has been dramatically eased by such platforms as Comparethemarket.com, Confused.com and other comparison sites, allowing customers to quickly and securely find the best deals for their insurance, financial and other needs. These services are aimed at the general public to help make the most common financial decisions. Supreme Jets has now taken this to new heights, offering a comparison service for top end luxury private jet charters.’
Walking With Elephants is a documentary film about the declining elephant populations in Africa and the obstacles they face. It will follow herds of elephants across 7 African countries to show the barriers to their continued survival, including habitat loss, poaching, and being confined to ever-shrinking reserves. The film aims to convey the intelligence and social structures of elephants, the importance of allowing their long migrations to continue, and what needs to change for elephants to avoid extinction. It will be informed by experts from Singita, an organization that manages over 1 million acres of protected land housing elephant herds.
The Compassionate Film Series is a Mini-Series of 3 One-Hour broadcast slot TV documentaries related to Tibetan Buddhism made for the international marketplace. They have been developed by British film and television Production Company Illumina Studios & Media Ltd with Award Winning filmmakers, journalists and authors as creative contributors.
Dystopia is a ten part Sci Fi Series. It´s the year 2037. Our world is dying, slowly, from a virus that has rendered mankind infertile. Not a single child has been born in 25 years. Governments are now powerless puppets for the biggest corporations and Biocorp, the worlds biggest, keeps promising a cure that never comes. A pair of scientists (Michael Copon and Simon Phillips) attempting to create the worlds first teleporter, manage to create something even more powerful: time machines.
Dusty and Me, formally known as Slapper and Me is the tale of Derek Springfield. Derek is an 18-year-old misfit, who has just returned home at the end of his studies to wait for his Oxbridge results that he’s hoping will result in his permanent escape from his home in the industrial outskirts of Hull.
The Comedians Guide To Survival is the story of failed stand up comedian James Mullinger. Here, we see that he has come to the cross roads in his life, no one wants to see him perform, his wife is fed up, and the day time boss has given him an ultimatum; take a promotion and never do stand up comedy again or stick to the comedy and lose his job. To add salt to the wound, his boss, the editor of COQ, wants him to interview the greatest comedians in the UK and North America for an upcoming comedy special, with the added caveat that he must secure an interview with the ever elusive Dustin Langer, the world´s greatest stand up, or the promotion is off the table.
Our show is best described as factual entertainment and is full of fun and adventure, with glamorous presenters, stunning locations across the USA and Cuba with great music and fascinating people. There is a liberal sprinkling of comedy zingers throughout! Award winning film director, Sebastian Lyte takes the audience deep into the fabric of the boating and motorcycling community and brings to the screen, a true insight into this fascinating world. Our standout presenters,
This document provides a series bible for "Boats N' Bikes 2", outlining 6 potential episodes for the second season of the show. Each episode involves the presenters exploring different boating and motorcycle activities in locations across the USA and Cuba. Episode synopses describe the presenters reviewing boats, riding with motorcycle clubs, drag racing, sailing, powerboat racing, exploring Ernest Hemingway's boat in Cuba, visiting a yacht club, and going fishing. The document also provides background on the writer, producer, director and crew, and information on distribution networks and account management for the series.
Boats 'N' Bikes is a 26-episode TV series following four presenters as they travel across the USA on a motorcycle, reviewing boats and motorcycles. It will air on AMGTV in the USA and be distributed internationally. The series is produced by Sebastian Lyte and has secured sponsors and distributors.
The last remnants of humanity live in an underground research facility, where A.I. lifeforms are being created to aid mankind in it’s recovery of the world. But when one A.I. escapes the facility, Eve Gabriel, the lead scientist, makes a shocking discovery, one that will lead her to question her fate, her purpose and her humanity.
“The Tell-Tale Heart” is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe first published in 1843. It is told by an unnamed narrator who endeavours to convince the reader of his sanity, whilst describing a murder he committed. The victim was an old man with a filmy “vulture eye”, as the narrator calls it. The murder is carefully calculated, and the murderer hides the body by dismembering it and hiding it under the floorboards.
Shakespeare’s Heroes and Villains is a journey through Shakespeare’s most notorious villains with Steven Berkoff as your informed and entertaining tour guide. From the “genius” villain that is Richard III to the “wannabe” villain, Macbeth, to the “student” villain Hamlet, Berkoff portrays each of these and then goes on to analyse and discuss their motivation and what influences their decisions.
The Convent aka Heretiks, is a new film from Director Paul Hyett. In a darker age, superstition overrules common sense and faith tested to its limit. Amid such darkness, the currency is fear and suspicion. At the heart of our story is a young woman, Persephone. Her past is a mystery that we feel compelled to discover. Her present, in contrast, cannot be clearer as we find Persephone accused of the murder of her master and mistress; her apparently devoted employers and protectors. Surely only supernatural forces in this age of extreme darkness could have created such a desperately sad scene.
In Extremis is a new film from Red Rock Entertainment. A powerful business executive returns home to his family and their lavish lake house for the weekend. Within hours of his return, a cataclysmic event takes place out there in the landscape. The world beyond their garden is now deserted, the skies above them threatening and toxic.
The document provides information on the cast and crew of the film "3 Lives", including biographies of lead actress Mhairi Isla Calvey and other cast members. It also includes a synopsis of the film's plot, a statement from director Juliane Block about her vision for the film, and background on the production company Red Rock Entertainment.
In Mexico, investigative television journalist Julia Wright and her cameraman Bill, pull up to a checkpoint in the dead of night. Shots are fired. Bill is killed at point blank range. Julia is snatched out of the vehicle, all while her local intelligence contact and longtime mentor Alden Fowler listen on the other end of the active phone.
Zombie Spring Breaker, a zombie movie with laughs, starring British Actress Cara Theobold. A group of young people head to Ibiza for the holiday of lifetime – all the sun, sea and sex they can handle. After only one drunken evening, the friends desperately need to find a way off the island when a zombie outbreak quickly spreads amongst the revellers.
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Leonardo DiCaprio: The Hollywood Icon
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 11, 1974. His journey to stardom began at a young age with roles in television commercials and educational programs. DiCaprio's breakthrough came with his portrayal of Luke Brower in the sitcom "Growing Pains" and later as Tobias Wolff in "This Boy's Life" (1993). where he starred alongside Robert De Niro.
Rise to Stardom
DiCaprio's career skyrocketed with his performance in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993). earning him his first Academy Award nomination. He continued to gain acclaim with roles in "Romeo + Juliet" (1996) and "Titanic" (1997). the latter of which cemented his status as a global superstar. Over the years, DiCaprio has showcased his versatility in films like "The Aviator" (2004). "Start" (2010), and "The Revenant" (2015), for which he finally won an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Environmental Activism
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History and Significance
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Entertainment and Advertisements
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Leonardo DiCaprio's Super Bowl Appearances
A Celebrity Among the Fans
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The Origins of the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping Saga
Dwayne Johnson: A Brief Background
Before discussing the specifics of the kidnapping. it is crucial to understand who Dwayne Johnson is and why his kidnapping would be so significant. Born May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson is an American actor, producer, businessman. and former professional wrestler. Known by his ring name, "The Rock," he gained fame in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) before transitioning to a successful career in Hollywood.
Johnson's filmography includes blockbuster hits such as "The Fast and the Furious" series, "Jumanji," "Moana," and "San Andreas." His charismatic personality, impressive physique. and action-star status have made him a beloved figure worldwide. Thus, the news of his kidnapping would send shockwaves across the globe.
Setting the Scene: The Day of the Kidnapping
The incident of Dwayne Johnson's kidnapping began on an ordinary day. Johnson was filming his latest high-octane action film set to break box office records. The location was a remote yet scenic area. chosen for its rugged terrain and breathtaking vistas. perfect for the film's climactic scenes.
But, beneath the veneer of normalcy, a sinister plot was unfolding. Unbeknownst to Johnson and his team, a group of criminals had planned his abduction. hoping to leverage his celebrity status for a hefty ransom. The stage was set for an event that would soon dominate worldwide headlines and social media feeds.
The Abduction: Unfolding the Dwayne Johnson Kidnapping
The Moment of Capture
On the day of the kidnapping, everything seemed to be proceeding as usual on set. Johnson and his co-stars and crew were engrossed in shooting a particularly demanding scene. As the day wore on, the production team took a short break. providing the kidnappers with the perfect opportunity to strike.
The abduction was executed with military precision. A group of masked men, armed and organized, infiltrated the set. They created chaos, taking advantage of the confusion to isolate Johnson. Johnson was outnumbered and caught off guard despite his formidable strength and fighting skills. The kidnappers overpowered him, bundled him into a waiting vehicle. and sped away, leaving everyone on set in a state of shock and disbelief.
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2. A married couple on the brink
of separation allow a stranger
to live with them in their idyllic
cottage. Will this stranger push
their fragile state over the edge?
The Laureate is set in the
beautiful countryside of England
and is based on the tempestuous
life of the famous author and
poet Robert Graves.
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4. 4 THE LAUREATE
The true story of Robert Graves, the globally renowned
author and icon of the bohemian 20’s was married when he
began an intense and torrid love affair with writer and muse
Laura Riding. This led to a menage-á-trois between the
marriedcoupleandanewcollaborator. Thearrangementwas
further complicated with the arrival of handsome Irish poet
Geoffrey Phibbs.
Tensions and rivalries reached boiling point, and culminates
in Graves being charged with attempted murder. In the
style of The Postman Always Rings Twice, Henry and June,
and The Last Tango in Paris, The Laureate is a passionate
and unflinching tale of sexual awakening, obsession, and
jealousy, set during the life of one of the 20th Century’s
most admired writers.
The film is to be produced by DEYA PRODUCTIONS
alongside SUBOTICA FILMS. Written by William
Nunez, the award winning writer/director who will
also direct. The Laureate is a film for an audience
looking for passion, depth in their storytelling, and
being swept up in a tale of sex, madness, passion
and love.
SYNOPSIS
THE LAUREATE
Robert Graves
Nancy Nicholson
Laura Riding
5. THE LAUREATE 5
“Since the age of Fifteen, poetry has been my ruling passion and I have never intentionally undertaken any task
or formed any relationship that seemed inconsistent with poetic principles which has won me the reputation of
an eccentric”
Robert Graves
DIRECTOR’S VISION
Robert Graves was a rare individual
in the pantheon of all the great
writers of English literature. An
English bohemian of sorts who
defied the conventions of polite
society, Robert was also the most
British of writers: loyal to English
traditions, and customs while
challenging them. Uncompromising
in every aspect of his life, and
an elusive figure shrouded in
poetic myths, Robert Graves
is a perfect subject for motion
picture treatment.
The 20th Century was born in the
trenches of World War I, and Robert
Graves attended with bloody hands
and shell splinters whistling through
his lungs. In England after the war,
there was a gradual awakening
after a century of the strictures of
Victorian society as well as battle
fatigue. For many, it was a time
for pushing boundaries, not just
in public life, but in their personal
lives where passions and power
struggles between the “Old Guard”
and “Bright Young Things” set the
course for a generation and the rest
of the century to follow.
At its core, The Laureate is a study
of intense relationships centered on
the famous novelist and poet Robert
Graves. Graves was the rock star
of his day along with DH Lawrence,
Aldous Huxley and TS Eliot. People
would queue up to hear his readings
or obtain a signature from his
latest book.
I will dive deeply into my characters
and use all of my abilities as well as
my cast and crew’s to convey their
passions in a way that will connect
with a modern audience. Although
The Laureate will be seen by some
as a period art film, it is not.
A love story is universal no matter
the time in which it takes place,
and the times our characters lived
through will resonate with today’s
young audience struggling with
many of the same issues.
I plan to shoot the film in a modern
way and use the great assembled
cast to appeal to younger audiences
while keeping the matter fresh for all
age groups.
A fresh approach to the biopic is key
to this story. Robert suffered shell
shock and I will not hold back in the
telling of what the times were like. I
will present Laura Riding (not your
typical love interest) as Robert’s
true love and saviour. My shooting
style is based on giving my actors
the space to use their talents within
the visual canvas that I will provide.
We plan to shoot in some of the
actual locations where the events
took place such as Islip, Oxfordshire
and Hammersmith, London. The
Laureate is a film that will require
broad brush strokes of primary
colours and not just fine pencil
strokes. Because this film must
resonate with a global audience
and not just to a limited audience
interested in literature and
scholarship.
The way to accomplish this is
to keep things simple within the
acting and dialogue, ensuring that
we have a visually stunning film
and establish the premise that
good and evil do not come in neat
tidy packages.
WILLIAM NUNEZ
At the conclusion of The Laureate,
the audience will feel like they lived
alongside these characters and that
this film will truly be a love story like
no other!
6. 6 THE LAUREATE
WRITER | DIRECTOR
WILLIAM NUNEZ
(DGA)
William Nunez is a writer/director
of award winning commercials and
short films now making feature
films. Nunez is a principal of North
End Pictures based in New York,
the production company that has
produced much of his work.
Nunez is in development with two
feature films THE LAUREATE and
CARNAVAL. In 2013, he completed
his documentary CHOCOLATE
WORLD, a look at Nestle’s attempt
to buy Hersey Foods and how the
small town of Hersey, PA fought
back and beat back the takeover
from the large global conglomerate.
As a television director, for CNN
and NBC, Nunez has directed
many of the news stories of the
last decade winning the prestigious
Dupont and Peabody awards for
directing coverage of the 2008
Presidential election as well as
Hurricane Katrina.
William directed the first 2016
presidential debate that reached
over 200 million homes worldwide.
Nunez has directed over 100
commercial spots for clients such
as Sony, Amtrak, NY Institute of
Photography, Crest Toothpaste and
Philippe Patek among many others.
Nunez also directed, wrote and
produced award winning short
subjects FULL METAL RACKET
and FEAR OF MAN. FMR was
in competition at the Cannes
Film Festival and screened in 24
countries. FEAR OF MAN won the
Golden Hugo award at the Chicago
Film Festival.
His last short AROUND THE
WORLD IN 90 SECONDS screened
in film festivals around the world
including the Rio de Janiero Short
Film Festival and the Marbella
Film Festival.
Robert Graves
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PRODUCERS
Fluidity Films is the independent British film production company behind RC Sherriff's Journey's End, released
through Lionsgate on 2018 in the UK and by Good Deed in the US. The company also produced and financed
Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful and Filter Theatre’s What You Will, led by producer Guy de Beaujeu and
producer and writer Simon Reade.
We are developing a number of significant literary adaptations including Jane Austen's final work Sanditon,
Eva Ibbotson's YA classic Journey to the River Sea, Helen Dunmore's brooding Zennor in Darkness, Geraldine
McCaughrean's enchanting YA novel The Middle of Nowhere and the extraordinary true story of US/STASI spy
Jeff 'Kid' Carney. We are also developing a 21st Century re-imagining of Bram Stoker's Dracula for the social
media age.
Our literary and artistic connections have enabled us to build an ever-growing slate of rich and interesting works
that cross genres, budgets and styles.
FLUIDITYFILMS
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PRODUCERS
Guy de Beaujeu is the lead producer
on RC Sherriff's unforgettable
war drama Journey's End, recently
released through Lionsgate in the
UK and Good Deed in the USA
and Icon in Australia. The film is
directed by Saul Dibb and stars Sam
Claflin and Paul Bettany.
He is producing Fluidity Film’s
modern adaptation of Bram Stoker’s
Dracula due to shoot in mid 2019.
He also produced Private Peaceful
adapted from Michael Morpurgo's
seminal and award winning novel.
Guy is producing the Jane Austen
adaptation Sanditon due to shoot
in 2020 and is developing Eva
Ibbotson's classic YA novel Journey
to the River Sea and a modern
intepretation of Dracula for the
social media age.
GUY de BEAUJEU CHRISTIAN PARTON
Christian is the founder and CEO
of the worldwide short film funding
company Genera. Since launching
in April 2017, Genera's platform has
attracted filmmakers from over 130
countries, and worked with over 70
partner, financing and executive
producing just shy of 50 short films
to date.
Genera recently teamed up with
Noel Clarkeand Jason Maza;s
All3Meida backed Unstoppable
Film & TV.
Christian co founded the TV
production company Two of a Kind
productions and most recently
signed a co-production agreement
with Tiger Ascpect to develop their
next show.
Christian also owns West London
based post production company
Emanate Studios for feature films
and branded content.
WILLIAM NUNEZ
William Nunez is a writer/director
of award winning commercials
and short films, now making
feature films.
Nunez is a principal of North End
Pictures, a production company
that has produced much of his work
since 1989. They have recently
entered the feature film business
with the mission to produce in-
house projects.
Just a few of the projects that
are North End’s slate include:
Carnaval, False Impressions (The
Las Meninas Caper), The Laureate,
Chocolate World, Glorieta
Pass, and River of Doubt. In all
these film projects, Mr. Nunez is
attached as director, co-producer
or writer.
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Red Rock Entertainment is a film-
finance company, based at the
world-famous Elstree Studios,
home to some of the biggest TV
shows on UK television and the
studio of choice for many successful
British filmmakers.
Workinginconjunctionwithmanyof
the UK’s top production companies
to raise equity for film, TV content
and film distribution, Red Rock
Entertainment offers a number
of tax-efficient opportunities
to investors.
It primarily works on projects
that are at an advanced stage
and are looking for the final tranche of financing. Its focus is on film and TV projects that have commercial
appeal, an identifiable audience, controllable costs and a sound financial structure. As an executive producer,
Red Rock Entertainment can arrange for investors to visit sets during filming, appear as extras and attend
private screenings. It also regularly arranges seminars at Elstree Studios, at which high-profile corporate
and financial specialists offer advice and insight into the various tax advantages of investing in the UK
film industry.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
RED ROCK ENTERTAINMENT
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BOOKS
Poet, novelist, classical scholar, philanderer and war hero, Graves was the author or editor of over 140
books and collections of essays & poetry over the course of his life, in which he became one of the great
figures of the 20th Century English Literature. He is commemorated as one of the sixteen Great War
poets in Westminster Abbey (alongside his friends Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen), turned down
a CBE in 1957, and was short listed for the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature alongside John Steinbeck.
Several of his books have never been out of print, and there have been various screen adaptations
of his work, including I, CLAUDIUS and CLAUDIUS THE GOD, which became a very successful BBC
television series in 1976.
“THE WAR POET WHO CHEATED DEATH”
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CAST
MR. GRAVES:
is Robert Graves Father who is an
established writer on his own and
has a sort of rivalry with his son.
While he views the rivalry as healthy
competition, it weighs heavily on
his son as well as his wife.
CHARACTER
Glover is known for portraying major characters in many popular movie
and television franchises. His film roles have included General Maximilian
Veers in The Empire Strikes Back, Aristotle Kristatos in the James
Bond film For Your Eyes Only, Walter Donovan in Indiana Jones and the
Last Crusade, and Brian Harcourt-Smith in The Fourth Protocol.
He also voiced the giant spider Aragog in Harry Potter and the Chamber
of Secrets. Glover has also appeared frequently on television, especially in
Britain, including guest appearances in cult series such as The Avengers, The
Saint, Doctor Who, Blake's 7 and Remington Steele. In May 2014, he played
the character Joe Goodridge in two episodes of the BBC TV medical drama
series Holby City ("My Name is Joe" and "No Apologies"). In the same year,
he portrayed an old man in horror thriller Backtrack.
On television, he played the leading role of Sir Martin Lacey in the
BBC English Civil War drama series By the Sword Divided, and played the
role of surgeon Arnold Richardson in a 1989 episode of the BBC medical
drama Casualty, He also appeared as a different character again in the
sister series Holby City in (2014). He has also played a leading role in the
British film Brash Young Turks.
In 2009, Glover played the role of Mr. Brownlow in the West End revival
of the musical Oliver! at the Theatre Royal. In the short film Battle for
Britain (2010), Glover portrayed the character of Grand Maester Pycelle in
the HBO series Game of Thrones between 2011 and 2016, appearing in a
total of 31 episodes across the first six seasons of the show.
In 2013, Glover played the role of General Beauvilliers in the BBC
Four drama series The Spies of Warsaw.
JULIAN GLOVER
Game of Thrones
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AMY GRAVES: is Robert’s
mother and first muse. She is
perhaps Robert’s most important
influence before the arrival of Laura.
Amybelievesinastrictmoralcodefor
her son. Amy is a stranger in her
resident country and her only
connection to England is through
her son. In some ways, The Laureate
is a battle between all three women
in the battle for Robert’s artistic
soul and moral fortitude.
CHARACTER
PATRICIA HODGE
Patricia Ann Hodge, She made her West End debut in 1972 and starred
in the 1973 West End production of Pippin, directed by Bob Fosse. She
received two Olivier Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical,
before winning the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress for her
role in the play Money.
Other roles include the 1983 film Betrayal, the TV series Rumpole of the
Bailey (1978–1992), the 1986 TV adaptation of The Life and Loves of a
She-Devil and the TV film Hotel du Lac (1986), for which she received
a Best Actress BAFTA TV Award nomination. From 2009 to 2015, she
starred in the BBC sitcom Miranda.
She has appeared in roles as diverse as in The Naked Civil
Servant opposite John Hurt, shortly after she featured in the BBC's 1975
Christmas production Great Big Groovy Horse, a rock opera based on the
story of the Trojan Horse shown on BBC2 starring Julie Covington, Bernard
Cribbins and PaulJones. Itwas laterrepeated on BBC1 in 1977. She featured
as Myra Arundel in the 1984 BBC version of Noël Coward's Hay Fever,
as Margaret Thatcher in The Falklands Play, and in 2007 as Betty, the wife
of tycoon Robert Maxwell, in the BBC TV drama Maxwell opposite David
Suchet. She took the female lead in the 1983 film, Betrayal (based on Harold
Pinter's play Betrayal), a roman à clef derived from the playwright's affair
with broadcaster Joan Bakewell.
She co-starred with Dame Judi Dench in the 1995 London revival
of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music as Countess Charlotte Malcom.
She was nominated for a BAFTA for her role in a television adaptation
of Anita Brookner's Hotel du Lac in 1987, and was awarded the Laurence
Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 for Best Supporting Actress for her
performance in the production of Money at the Royal National Theatre.
CAST
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CAST
ROBERT GRAVES: was
and is a world famous author of over
200 books. His publications range
from some of the best written love
poetry of the 20th Century to non
fiction as told in the masterpiece
GOODBYE TO ALL THAT, and the
fiction classic I, CLAUDIUS.
Prior to our story, Graves had
gained worldwide renown as
one of the greatest war poets of
the First World War, along such
notables as Siegfried Sassoon and
Wilfred Owen.
The Laureate is Robert’s story and
his willingness to put his heart
and soul into the pursuit of artistic
excellence makes him a fascinating
character for all times.
He is certainly no angel, yet through
his faults as well as his humanity, a
modern day audience will identify
with him as he navigates the murky
currents of life.
Since graduation from RADA in 2008 Tom has been the face of Burberry’s
Summer collection, along with Emma Watson, formed a new band
Quaintways and made his mark in several television series from ‘Casualty
1909’ to ‘Silk’.
In 2009, he featured in the spin-off BBC series Casualty 1909, and in ITV’s
Trinity. In 2010, he appeared in Ian Dury biopic Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll
as Dury’s bandmate Chaz Jankel, and starred as rebellious Bruce Pearson
in comedy-drama Cemetery Junction, by Ricky Gervais and Stephen
Merchant. In the same year he appeared in Sweet Nothings by David
Harrower at the Young Vic, directed by Luc Bondy, and was nominated for
a BIFA Award for Most Promising Newcomer. In 2011, he was named one
of the 42 BAFTA Brits to Watch. In 2011, he appeared as pupil barrister
Nick Slade in BBC legal drama Silk, as well as the BBC thriller Page Eight,
alongside Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz.
In 2016, he began appearing as Prince Albert in the ITV historic drama
series Victoria. Tom has completed filming Red Joan with Judie Dench.
TOM HUGHES
CHARACTER
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CAST
NANCY NICHOLSON:
is the perfect counterfoil to Laura.
She is prepared to share her home
and her man with another woman
for the greater good of their work.
Nancy falls in love with Laura as
she finds a connection profoundly
at odds with the one she has with
her husband.
At the same time, Nancyis accepting
of Robert’s need for Laura, and
makes strong decisions that will
alter the fate of her family as well as
her personal well being. Brilliantly
talented as a painter, she paints for
the love of it and is Laura’s equal
as an independent thinker and self
expressed woman.
Laura Jane Haddock is an English actress. She is best known for portraying
Kacie Carter in Honest, Lucrezia in Da Vinci’s Demons, Meredith Quill in
Guardians of the Galaxy and its sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,
Alison in The Inbetweeners Movie and Viviane Wembly in Transformers:
The Last Knight.
Haddock made her television debut in the television pilot Plus One, part
of the Comedy Showcase 2008. Her other television credits include The
Palace, My Family, The Colour of Magic, Marple: A Pocket Full of Rye and
Honest, playing the lead role of Kacie Carter. She also appeared in the pilot
episode of Life Is Wild, the American version of Wild at Heart. Haddock
played the lead role of Natasha in the ITV1 comedy drama Monday
Monday, and appears in series two and three of How Not to Live Your Life,
replacing previous female lead Sinéad Moynihan.
In 2011, she appeared in the Cinemax/Sky TV drama Strike Back: Project
Dawn for two episodes playing the kidnapped daughter of an illegal arms
dealer. She starred as Lucrezia Donati,the mistress of Lorenzo de’ Medici
and lover of Leonardo da Vinci in the 2013 series Da Vinci’s Demons. In
2014, she portrayed Meredith Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy, a role she
reprised in its 2017 sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. She appears in
the ITV series, The Level, and played Vivian Wembley in the Michael Bay
film Transformers: The Last Knight, which was released on 21 June 2017.
LAURA HADDOCK
CHARACTER
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CAST
LAURA RIDING: is the
central character around whom
events turn. Graves best described
her as a lovely slender woman with
a hooked nose, deathly pale face,
lips red as Rowan berries, startlingly
blue eyes and long fair hair.
She will suddenly transform herself
into sow, mare, vixen she-wolf,
tigress. Her titles and names are
innumerable, but she is known as
“The White Goddess, and I cannot
think of any true poet who has
not independently recorded his
experiences of her”.
While Dianna was growing up, she spent much of her time performing.
She began dancing at the age of three, focusing mainly on jazz and ballet,
and she later began hip-hop dancing as well. Dianna also spent much of
her time performing on stage, appearing in many local musical theater
productions when she was younger.
After graduating from high school, Dianna decided to pursue acting as a
career and began appearing in several commercials and television shows
including CSI: NY (2004), Numb3rs (2005), Veronica Mars (2004), and
Heroes (2006). In 2009, Dianna won the role of high school cheerleader,
Quinn Fabray, on the FOX television series, Glee (2009).
Since the première of the hit television show on May 19th, 2009, Dianna,
as well as her fellow cast mates, have received critical praise for their
incredible work on the show. In addition, to her work on Glee (2009),
Dianna has begun to venture into films, such as Burlesque (2010), where
she had the opportunity to star alongside Christina Aguilera, Cher, and
Stanley Tucci, and the action thriller I Am Number Four (2011). There is
no doubt that due to Dianna’s beautiful gift and talent, we will continue to
see her shine on the silver screen. Dianna: is getting great reviews for her
current releases “Hollow is The Land (2017)” and “Novitiate 2017” She was
also in The Family directed by Luc Bresson and starring Michelle Pfiefer and
Robert De Niro.
DIANNA AGRON
CHARACTER
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E A M. is a Specialist accounts practice offering services for artists,
entertainers, sportsmen, creatives, and for the companies that employ and
manage them. They help individuals and companies in media and sport
with their accounts and taxation every day. Some of their clients are already
household names - others are just starting out. The founding principal is a
one stop shop solution in three specific areas.
Personal Tax - UK Tax returns, tax planning, dealing with
HMRC investigations and managing overseas tax returns.
Company Accounts and tax - from single owner managed
businesses through to Group structures we will provide
regulatory compliant accounts and corporate tax returns.
Partnerships - we can manage all or part of your accounts
function in-house or remotely.
ACCOUNTANTS
IN THE ROARING TWENTIES,
THEY REWROTE THE RULES
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BOND COMPANY
Paterson James is a 100% independently owned UK company. They
supply a strong and supportive bespoke Completion Guarantee service to
their clients, without risk of conflict of interest, relevant to the changing
times in the Film and Television Industries.
When working with Paterson James the production’s creative & financial
teams have access to highly experienced staff who are on hand at all times
during the process to supply technical advice, assistance and support as
and when required.
The quality of any Guarantor’s legal team is especially important.
Paterson James works non exclusively with Sheridans and Reed Smith.
Both companies have extensive experience of UK, European and US
productions in both Feature and Television Industries and a network of
worldwide associates.
Our underwriters are blue chip and London based; our reinsurers have
many years of experience in the completion guarantee business and a
proven track record in claims
Paterson James Ltd
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SALES AGENTS
Creative Artists Agency was formed by a handful of agents at the William Morris Agency in 1975. At a dinner,
Mike Rosenfeld, Michael Ovitz, Ron Meyer, William Haber, and Rowland Perkins decided to create their own
agency. According to one report, the agents were fired by William Morris before they could obtain financing. Their
firm was incorporated in Delaware and had a $35,000 line of credit and a $21,000 bank loan and rented a small
Century City office. Within a week, they sold a game show called Rhyme and Reason, the Rich Little Show, and
The Jackson 5ive. An early plan was to form a medium-sized full-service agency, share proceeds equally, and do
without nameplates on doors or formal titles or individual client lists, with guidelines like “be a team player” and
“return phone calls promptly.”
Representing numerous A-list actors and having about $90 million in annual bookings in the late 1980s, Ovitz
led the agency to expand into the film business. By the mid-1990s, CAA had 550 employees, about 1,400 of
Hollywood’s top talent, and $150 million in revenue. In the 1990s, CAA was owned mostly by several key agents,
including Michael Ovitz, Bill Haber, and Ron Meyer.
Metro International represents quality, commercial films for the global market. They specialise in prestige films for
sophisticated audiences worldwide and also represent broad commercial thrillers and art-house films as well as
theatrical “event” documentaries.
Through a combination of pre-sales and their financing partners, they work with producers to finance, package
and distribute their films. They offer additional bespoke production services through their partnerships
and stakeholders..
METROINTERNATIONAL
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POST PRODUCTION
LipSync Post celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2014 and has invested in
more than 50 feature films.
It started out from an office in Barnes doing shortform, such
as founder Peter Hampden’s work on the trailer campaigns for
Basic Instinct.
The company moved to Soho in 1998, taking over 123 Wardour Street in
2000. In 2002, it became one of the first post houses in the UK to work
on digital intermediates, which has become one of its areas of expertise
(James Clarke serves as head of DI and Stuart Fyvie as senior colourist).
‘Part of our job is managing expectations and getting post done on time
and on budget’.
Recent projects for post-production services include Cannes trio Mr.
Turner, Catch Me Daddy and Snow In Paradise. Forthcoming releases
include A Little Chaos,What We Did On Our Holiday, Hyena and more.
There are also bigger productions ― the company did VFX work on Kick-
Ass and Total Recall.
LIPSYNC HAS BEEN PROVIDING A COMPLETE RANGE OF POST PRODUCTION SERVICES
TO THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY FOR NEARLY 25 YEARS.
Head Gear Films is widely recognised as one of the UK’s most prominent
production and investment companies servicing a variety of independent
media projects.
We have been involved in packaging, producing and financing over 200
feature films over the past four years, which have were shot in at least
19 countries around the world, partnering with most of the leading
international sales agents and distributors.
The company is based in the UK but operates internationally, with
significant operations in the United States and Australia.
We pride ourselves on the continual evolution of our company as
production partners and financiers.
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EQUITY
Red Rock Entertainment works in conjunction with numerous UK film
companies to raise equity for independent film projects. It focuses on
those films that have already been completed or are almost complete, but
require a final tranche of funding to cover the distribution costs.
Investing in films can offer generous returns.The benefits extend far beyond
the sale of box-office tickets: DVD sales, licensing to TV broadcasters
and online platforms, and merchandising revenue all count towards a
film’s profit and can continue to generate returns for many years after its
theatrical release. The chance to be part of the magic of the movie industry
is another perk of many film-investment opportunities. In some cases, your
investment entitles you to appear in the movie as an extra, attend film
premières and red-carpet events, and see your name appear in the credits
at the end of the film.
As well as the potential for high returns, long-term earnings and a close
encounter with show business, investing in the British film industry can
also offer tax-relief benefits. A range of incentives are available to those
who chose to invest in an SEIS or EIS film-investment scheme.
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EIS
Enterprise Investment Scheme
Income Tax Relief
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)
was introduced by the UK government
in 1994 with the aim of helping small UK
companies to raise capital from private
investors.
While an EIS investment is not without
risk, the incentives for those looking
for tax-efficient ways to invest are
extremely attractive.
These benefits include:
Investors can claim a rebate of 30% of the amount invested from income tax paid in the year prior to investment,
or on tax that is owed in the tax year of investment. Relief can be claimed on up to a maximum of £1,000,000
invested in shares in EIS-qualifying companies, giving a maximum tax reduction in any one year of £300,000,
providing the investor has sufficient income-tax liability to cover it. Shares must be held for at least 3 years.
The UK has two government-sponsored investment schemes for direct investment in companies: the Enterprise
Investment Scheme (EIS) and the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS). Both schemes, which offer generous
tax relief, were set up to encourage investment into start-up businesses that are not listed on a stock exchange.
Investment in unquoted companies often carries a high risk. The tax relief is intended to offer some compensation
for that risk.
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EIS
EIS investors can place a
maximum of £1,000,000 in a
single tax year, which can
be spread over a number
of companies.
A company can raise no more
than £5,000,000 in total via EIS
investment in a 12 month period.
Investors have no control
over companies that receive
their capital and must not
hold more than a 30% stake
in any company in which
they invest.
Companies seeking investment
must be based in the UK and
have a permanent base in
the country.
The company’s trade must be no
more than seven years old.
Tax relief of 30% can be claimed
in the current or previous tax
year (from date of share
certificate).
A capital gains deferral can be
claimed against the current
tax year.
No inheritance tax to be
paid after two years. No
income tax or capital gains
tax to be paid on any profits
on disposal.
Loss relief on any monies lost
can be claimed at current
tax rate.
Monies must remain in the
company for three years to
benefit from the above.
Capital Gains Tax Deferral
If investors have any capital gains tax to pay in the current or next tax year, or if they have paid capital gains tax
in the last two to three years, they can claim back or defer tax to the equivalent of up to 20% (or 28% if the gain
is on a residential property or for 2015/16) of the capital they have invested in the EIS-qualifying company. If
the gain is deferred, when the EIS shares are disposed of then the gain will crystallise at the prevailing rate at
that time.
The payment of tax on a capital gain can be deferred where the gain is invested in the shares of an EIS-
qualifying company. A capital gain can arise from the disposal of any kind of asset, but the investment must be
made within a period of one year before or three years after the gain arose. There are no minimum or maximum
amounts for deferral, nor is there a minimum period for which the shares must be held. The deferred capital
gain is brought back into charge whenever the shares are disposed of, or are deemed to have been disposed of
under the EIS legislation.
If a loss is made on the disposal of EIS shares then the loss, less the 30% initial relief may be set against income
or capital gains for tax purposes.
Loss Relief
Key Points
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PERKS & BENEFITS
FILM SET VISITS
PRIVATE SCREENINGS
Patience is a virtue — and never
more so than on a film set. Pick
your moment to approach an actor
carefully; it’s never a good idea
to disturb talent when they are
shooting a scene, or preparing to
shoot one.
So be prepared to wait for the right
moment to take a picture or ask for
an autograph. You will probably be
assigned with a ‘runner’ from the
production company, whose job it
will be to look after you and let you
know what’s going on.
Being an investor also gives you
the opportunity to be cast as a
background actor, or extra.
This is a performer in a film or
television show who appears in
a non-speaking capacity, usually
in the background to the central
action as an audience member,
for example, or a passer-by in
the street.
Punctuality, reliability and the ability
to take direction are important if
you want to experience the thrill of
appearing in front of the camera.
APPEARING AS AN EXTRA
Private film screenings form part of a film’s
production and release cycle. To show off
the film to its best advantage, special preview
screenings are routinely held in low seat-count
theatres offering high-quality projection and
sound equipment.
These events, which are usually accompanied
by food and drink, also feature commentary
from the film’s producers, writers or actors.
The guest list for a private screening typically
includes VIP media personalities, investors,
and key marketing and distribution executives.
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PERKS & BENEFITS
MEMORABILIA
PHOTOS WITH THE STARS
A red-carpet premiere is the
highpoint of a film’s release.
Attended by its stars, alongside
A-list celebrities, industry moguls
and the media, they epitomise the
Hollywood dream.
When one of our films premieres,
our investors are invited to join us
on the red carpet, and experience
the glitz and glamour of showbiz
for themselves.
As an investor, if available you will have access to film memorabilia, including autographs, brochures, props,
advertising material and scripts. These are not just great keepsakes — if a film goes on to be successful, they can
also be valuable in their own right.
RED CARPET EVENTS
NAME IN THE CREDITS