XYZ Films has struck a first-look production deal with Toronto- and Los Angeles-based producer Lee Kim, who produced Sundance sci-fi title “Dual” and oversees Resolute Films and Entertainment.
Under the deal, XYZ and Resolute will jointly produce a number of titles per year, with a focus on films helmed by diverse directors and international co-productions, particularly with Kim’s native Canada.
XYZ and Resolute most recently collaborated on Riley Stearns’ “Dual,” which is playing in Sundance’s U.S. Dramatic Competition. The film, which was shot entirely in Finland during the pandemic, follows a woman who must go to battle with a clone of herself that she commissioned when she thought she was dying. It stars Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul and Beulah Koale.
Previous XYZ/Resolute collaborations include Matt Johnson’s “Operation Avalanche,” which premiered at Sundance in 2016 and was released by Lionsgate; Anthony Scott Burns’ supernatural thriller “Our House,...
Under the deal, XYZ and Resolute will jointly produce a number of titles per year, with a focus on films helmed by diverse directors and international co-productions, particularly with Kim’s native Canada.
XYZ and Resolute most recently collaborated on Riley Stearns’ “Dual,” which is playing in Sundance’s U.S. Dramatic Competition. The film, which was shot entirely in Finland during the pandemic, follows a woman who must go to battle with a clone of herself that she commissioned when she thought she was dying. It stars Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul and Beulah Koale.
Previous XYZ/Resolute collaborations include Matt Johnson’s “Operation Avalanche,” which premiered at Sundance in 2016 and was released by Lionsgate; Anthony Scott Burns’ supernatural thriller “Our House,...
- 1/20/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Ahead of the Sundance premiere of Dual, XYZ Films has inked a first-look production deal with the movie’s producer Lee Kim.
Kim’s Toronto and Los Angeles based Resolute Films and Entertainment will now plan to produce several films per year with XYZ, with a focus on diverse filmmaker-driven films, as well as international co-productions, particularly with Kim’s native Canada.
To date, XYZ and Resolute have already partnered on projects including Dual, which is directed by Riley Stearns and stars Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul, and Beulah Koale. The film was shot in Finland during the height of the pandemic. It will premiere in Sundance’s U.S. Dramatic Competition.
Previously, the two companies also teamed on Matt Johnson’s Operation Avalanche and Anthony Scott Burns’ supernatural thriller Our House.
As part of the deal, XYZ production and finance coordinator Sanjeev M will join Resolute as Creative Executive.
Kim’s Toronto and Los Angeles based Resolute Films and Entertainment will now plan to produce several films per year with XYZ, with a focus on diverse filmmaker-driven films, as well as international co-productions, particularly with Kim’s native Canada.
To date, XYZ and Resolute have already partnered on projects including Dual, which is directed by Riley Stearns and stars Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul, and Beulah Koale. The film was shot in Finland during the height of the pandemic. It will premiere in Sundance’s U.S. Dramatic Competition.
Previously, the two companies also teamed on Matt Johnson’s Operation Avalanche and Anthony Scott Burns’ supernatural thriller Our House.
As part of the deal, XYZ production and finance coordinator Sanjeev M will join Resolute as Creative Executive.
- 1/20/2022
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Partners target diverse filmmaker-driven films, international co-productions.
Heading into the Sundance world premiere of Riley Stearns’ Dual on Saturday (22), XYZ Films has struck a first-look production deal with Toronto and Los Angeles-based producer Lee Kim’s Resolute Films and Entertainment.
The partners will produce several titles together each year with a particular focus on diverse filmmaker-driven films and international co-productions, particularly with Kim’s native Canada.
XYZ and Resolute most recently collaborated on U.S. Dramatic Competition selection Dual starring Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul, and Beulah Koale. The satirical sci-fi about a woman who must engage in a fight to...
Heading into the Sundance world premiere of Riley Stearns’ Dual on Saturday (22), XYZ Films has struck a first-look production deal with Toronto and Los Angeles-based producer Lee Kim’s Resolute Films and Entertainment.
The partners will produce several titles together each year with a particular focus on diverse filmmaker-driven films and international co-productions, particularly with Kim’s native Canada.
XYZ and Resolute most recently collaborated on U.S. Dramatic Competition selection Dual starring Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul, and Beulah Koale. The satirical sci-fi about a woman who must engage in a fight to...
- 1/20/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Not the only festival to shift plans during the pandemic, Slamdance Film Festival will take place virtually from January 27 through February 6 with quite an accessible All-Access Pass for just $10. Year after year, the event has championed truly independent filmmaking and the 2022 edition is no different. One of the most intriguing films in this year’s slate, Therapy Dogs, is executive produced by festival alums Matthew Miller and Matt Johnson, and ahead of the world premiere, we’re pleased to debut the exclusive trailer.
Directed by Ethan Eng, who co-wrote the script and stars in the film with Justin Morrice, the film follows two best friends who set out to create the ultimate senior video for their graduating class of 2019. With an anarchic spirit to closing out their high school era, the film looks to be an authentic portrayal of this moment in life, with the energy of Project X and...
Directed by Ethan Eng, who co-wrote the script and stars in the film with Justin Morrice, the film follows two best friends who set out to create the ultimate senior video for their graduating class of 2019. With an anarchic spirit to closing out their high school era, the film looks to be an authentic portrayal of this moment in life, with the energy of Project X and...
- 1/19/2022
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
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