Princ Films has recently announced their involvement in Kit Rich’s debut film, “Isabel’s Garden,” in preparation for the upcoming Marche Du Film in Cannes. The movie features a stellar cast including Karen David, Gabriela Flores, Valery Ortiz, and Manuel Rafael Lozano. The storyline follows a small-town TV reporter navigating the challenges of raising a teenage stepdaughter following her husband’s passing. After winning the Poppy Jasper Best Feature Film 2024 award, the team is excited to showcase their work at the prestigious film festival. President of Princ Films, Igor Princ, expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to introduce “Isabel’s Garden” to a global audience, emphasizing the film’s emotional impact on viewers. Market screenings will be available for potential buyers at Cannes.
Amidst great success, France’s Newen Connect has achieved over 100 sales of its popular police procedurals. Shows like TF1’s “Law & Disorder,” “Master Crimes,” “Mademoiselle Holmes,” and “Panda” have secured distribution deals in various territories ranging from Latin America to Lithuania. The widespread appeal of these series is evident through their extensive reach across different markets. Nadia Chevallard, SVP Distribution at Newen Connect, recognized the enduring popularity of police procedurals on leading European channels, highlighting their consistent demand among viewers.
Sheffield DocFest 2024 Theme: “Reflections on Realities”
The Sheffield DocFest has revealed “Reflections on Realities” as the central theme for its 2024 edition. The festival will feature a curated program of films and discussions centered around topics such as co-resistance, freedom of the press, ancestral lands, and archiving the present. Audiences can look forward to premieres of impactful documentaries like “No Other Land,” “State of Silence,” “Yintah,” and “Witnesses: Captivity That Kills.” Sheffield DocFest aims to harness the transformative power of documentaries to provoke curiosity, engage viewers, and stimulate meaningful conversations. Additionally, the festival announced its initial lineup, with Kevin Macdonald’s documentary on Klitschko scheduled to open the event, and acclaimed director Roger Ross Williams receiving the Guest of Honor title.
The Adler Entertainment Trust (AET), known for adapting Warren Adler’s literary works into film productions, is expanding its portfolio with the release of three new books inspired by the author’s writing. The upcoming titles include “Trans Mongolian Express” by David L.