Arclight Films is launching international sales on the horror-thriller “The Devil to Pay,” starring Danielle Deadwyler, Catherine Dyer and Jayson Warner Smith.
Arclight chairman Gary Hamilton made the announcement Monday, coinciding with the launch of the online American Film Market.
The story centers on a struggling farmer in an isolated Appalachian community, who fights to save her son when the cold-hearted matriarch of the oldest family on the mountain demands payment of a debt that could destroy a decades-old truce. Lane Skye and Ruckus Skye wrote and directed the film, and produced alongside Deadwyler, Martin L. Kelley, Allison Maier and Gabriel Olson.
“Danielle is a formidable talent, leading this gripping tale of familial defense through its pulse-racing twists and turns, as excellently plotted by Lane and Ruckus,” said Hamilton. “Our buyers have shown a consistent appetite for this kind of cerebral, elevated horror-thriller that both entertains and enlightens. We could...
Arclight chairman Gary Hamilton made the announcement Monday, coinciding with the launch of the online American Film Market.
The story centers on a struggling farmer in an isolated Appalachian community, who fights to save her son when the cold-hearted matriarch of the oldest family on the mountain demands payment of a debt that could destroy a decades-old truce. Lane Skye and Ruckus Skye wrote and directed the film, and produced alongside Deadwyler, Martin L. Kelley, Allison Maier and Gabriel Olson.
“Danielle is a formidable talent, leading this gripping tale of familial defense through its pulse-racing twists and turns, as excellently plotted by Lane and Ruckus,” said Hamilton. “Our buyers have shown a consistent appetite for this kind of cerebral, elevated horror-thriller that both entertains and enlightens. We could...
- 11/9/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
As the debate about "genre" movies centered around black characters continues... From director Laron Austin, and a screenplay penned by Eddie Singleton & Martin Kelley, comes a feature length indie action/thriller titled blackhats, starring Errol Sadler, Doris Morgado, Ted Huckabee, Neko Parham, Onira Tares, Cheri Christian, Vince Canlas, Samantha Worthen, and Michael Lartey. Described as a movie about a bounty hunter tracking computer hackers, here's its full synopsis: "blackhats" is about a reformed, hot-tempered bounty hunter, who finds his new harmonious life as a Fugitive Recovery Agent threatened, when he must track down a group of...
- 2/6/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
As the debate about "genre" movies centered around black characters continues... From director Laron Austin, and a screenplay penned by Eddie Singleton & Martin Kelley, comes a feature length indie action/thriller titled blackhats, starring Errol Sadler, Doris Morgado, Ted Huckabee, Neko Parham, Onira Tares, Cheri Christian, Vince Canlas, Samantha Worthen, and Michael Lartey. Described as a movie about a bounty hunter tracking computer hackers, here's its full synopsis: "blackhats" is about a reformed, hot-tempered bounty hunter, who finds his new harmonious life as a Fugitive Recovery Agent threatened, when he must track down a group of...
- 1/8/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences brings you the Oscars (yep, that's why they're called Academy Awards), and on Friday, the organization announced that it was prepared to invite 176 new folks to its fold.
In a list posted on its website, the Academy deemed Matthew McConaughey, Jean Dujardin, Terrence Malick, Jonah Hill, Berenice Bejo, Jessica Chastain, Octavia Spencer and a host of other film luminaries worthy of inclusion in its nearly 6,000-member army.
The Academy has drawn the ire of critics who bemoan its overwhelmingly male, white population. A Los Angeles Times investigation found that of all Academy members, 94 percent are Caucasian and 77 percent are male. A mere 2 percent are black, with Latinos constituting an even smaller portion. Only 14 percent of members are under the age of 50.
Full members of the Academy select and vote on Oscars nominees. The organization was started in 1927 and is now governed by a 43-person board.
In a list posted on its website, the Academy deemed Matthew McConaughey, Jean Dujardin, Terrence Malick, Jonah Hill, Berenice Bejo, Jessica Chastain, Octavia Spencer and a host of other film luminaries worthy of inclusion in its nearly 6,000-member army.
The Academy has drawn the ire of critics who bemoan its overwhelmingly male, white population. A Los Angeles Times investigation found that of all Academy members, 94 percent are Caucasian and 77 percent are male. A mere 2 percent are black, with Latinos constituting an even smaller portion. Only 14 percent of members are under the age of 50.
Full members of the Academy select and vote on Oscars nominees. The organization was started in 1927 and is now governed by a 43-person board.
- 6/29/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences extended their 2012 membership invitations today to 176 lucky actors, directors, cinematographers, and other members of the filmmaking industry.
Terrence Malick, who somehow wasn’t already a member, received an invitation, as did fellow directors Rodrigo Garcia and Asghar Farhadi.
For actors, Melissa McCarthy’s invitation continues her incredible post-Bridesmaids rise. In addition, actors Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Andy Serkis, Jessica Chastain, and Octavia Spencer were all invited to be members, among others.
Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003, according to the Academy’s website.
Terrence Malick, who somehow wasn’t already a member, received an invitation, as did fellow directors Rodrigo Garcia and Asghar Farhadi.
For actors, Melissa McCarthy’s invitation continues her incredible post-Bridesmaids rise. In addition, actors Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Andy Serkis, Jessica Chastain, and Octavia Spencer were all invited to be members, among others.
Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003, according to the Academy’s website.
- 6/29/2012
- by Erin Strecker
- EW - Inside Movies
HollywoodNews.com: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 176 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2012 to the Academy’s roster of members.
“These film professionals represent some of the most talented, most passionate contributors to our industry,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “I’m glad to recognize that by calling each of them a fellow Academy member.”
Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
The 2012 invitees are:
Actors
Simon Baker – “Margin Call,” “L.A. Confidential”
Sean Bean – “Flightplan,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
Bérénice Bejo – “The Artist,” “Oss 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies”
Tom Berenger – “Inception,” “Platoon”
Demián Bichir – “A Better Life,” “Che”
Jessica Chastain – “The Help,” “The Tree of Life”
Clifton Collins,...
“These film professionals represent some of the most talented, most passionate contributors to our industry,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “I’m glad to recognize that by calling each of them a fellow Academy member.”
Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
The 2012 invitees are:
Actors
Simon Baker – “Margin Call,” “L.A. Confidential”
Sean Bean – “Flightplan,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
Bérénice Bejo – “The Artist,” “Oss 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies”
Tom Berenger – “Inception,” “Platoon”
Demián Bichir – “A Better Life,” “Che”
Jessica Chastain – “The Help,” “The Tree of Life”
Clifton Collins,...
- 6/29/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Immigration Tango
Directed By: David Burton Morris
Written By: David Burton Morris, Martin L. Kelley
Starring: Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett, Carlos Leon, Ashley Wolfe
Roadside Attractions
Release Date: February 18th, 2011 (limited)
Immigration is a major hot button topic in this country, which of course makes it the perfect situation to base a romantic comedy around!
Immigration Tango follows two couples -- Elana (Elika Portnoy) and Carlos (Carlos Leon) and Mike (McCaleb Burnett) and Betty (Ashley Wolfe) -- and best friends in Miami. Elana is Russian and Carlos is Columbian -- both in the country on a visa. But when a job interview goes horribly wrong for Elana, immigration is called and she faces deportation.
Pondering any options the group of friends might have, it's decided that there's only one way: American citizens Mike and Betty will play couple swap and marry their foreign best friends so they can both stay in the country.
Directed By: David Burton Morris
Written By: David Burton Morris, Martin L. Kelley
Starring: Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett, Carlos Leon, Ashley Wolfe
Roadside Attractions
Release Date: February 18th, 2011 (limited)
Immigration is a major hot button topic in this country, which of course makes it the perfect situation to base a romantic comedy around!
Immigration Tango follows two couples -- Elana (Elika Portnoy) and Carlos (Carlos Leon) and Mike (McCaleb Burnett) and Betty (Ashley Wolfe) -- and best friends in Miami. Elana is Russian and Carlos is Columbian -- both in the country on a visa. But when a job interview goes horribly wrong for Elana, immigration is called and she faces deportation.
Pondering any options the group of friends might have, it's decided that there's only one way: American citizens Mike and Betty will play couple swap and marry their foreign best friends so they can both stay in the country.
- 2/25/2011
- by The Movie God
- Geeks of Doom
Reviewed by Lila Nordstrom
(February 2011)
Directed by: David Burton Morris
Written by: Martin L. Kelley, David Burton Morris and Todd Norwood
Starring: Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett and Carlos Leon
The plight of illegal immigrants is tremendously complicated, but the bureaucratic difficulties faced by legal immigrants is rarely much of a news story. Still, the concerns that accompany having your life revolve around a country that intends to kick you out still hover in the lives of many residents with green cards. “Immigration Tango” takes on this topic, giving us a look at the complexities of trying to beat the immigration system semi-legally.
In the movie, Elena (Elika Portnoy) and boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Sanchez) are both legal immigrants looking for a way to stay in Miami beyond their visas’ respective expiration dates. Elena is desperate to find a job that will sponsor her, since her visa runs out in just weeks,...
(February 2011)
Directed by: David Burton Morris
Written by: Martin L. Kelley, David Burton Morris and Todd Norwood
Starring: Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett and Carlos Leon
The plight of illegal immigrants is tremendously complicated, but the bureaucratic difficulties faced by legal immigrants is rarely much of a news story. Still, the concerns that accompany having your life revolve around a country that intends to kick you out still hover in the lives of many residents with green cards. “Immigration Tango” takes on this topic, giving us a look at the complexities of trying to beat the immigration system semi-legally.
In the movie, Elena (Elika Portnoy) and boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Sanchez) are both legal immigrants looking for a way to stay in Miami beyond their visas’ respective expiration dates. Elena is desperate to find a job that will sponsor her, since her visa runs out in just weeks,...
- 2/15/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
Reviewed by Lila Nordstrom
(February 2011)
Directed by: David Burton Morris
Written by: Martin L. Kelley, David Burton Morris and Todd Norwood
Starring: Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett and Carlos Leon
The plight of illegal immigrants is tremendously complicated, but the bureaucratic difficulties faced by legal immigrants is rarely much of a news story. Still, the concerns that accompany having your life revolve around a country that intends to kick you out still hover in the lives of many residents with green cards. “Immigration Tango” takes on this topic, giving us a look at the complexities of trying to beat the immigration system semi-legally.
In the movie, Elena (Elika Portnoy) and boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Sanchez) are both legal immigrants looking for a way to stay in Miami beyond their visas’ respective expiration dates. Elena is desperate to find a job that will sponsor her, since her visa runs out in just weeks,...
(February 2011)
Directed by: David Burton Morris
Written by: Martin L. Kelley, David Burton Morris and Todd Norwood
Starring: Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett and Carlos Leon
The plight of illegal immigrants is tremendously complicated, but the bureaucratic difficulties faced by legal immigrants is rarely much of a news story. Still, the concerns that accompany having your life revolve around a country that intends to kick you out still hover in the lives of many residents with green cards. “Immigration Tango” takes on this topic, giving us a look at the complexities of trying to beat the immigration system semi-legally.
In the movie, Elena (Elika Portnoy) and boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Sanchez) are both legal immigrants looking for a way to stay in Miami beyond their visas’ respective expiration dates. Elena is desperate to find a job that will sponsor her, since her visa runs out in just weeks,...
- 2/15/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
Watch the trailer and clips from Immigration Tango starring McCaleb Burnett, Carlos Leon, Elika Portnoy, Ashley Wolfe, Avery Sommers, Beth Glover and Steve DuMouchel. The romantic comedy opens On February 18th via Roadside Attractions and is directed by David Burton Morris, who writes alongside Todd Norwood, Martin L. Kelley, Elika Portnoy and Robert J. Lee. Elena (Elika Portnoy) is a Russian immigrant studying in Miami for her business degree with hopes of staying in America and working. She and her Columbian boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Leon) are best friends with an American couple: Betty (Ashley Wolfe), a strong-willed law student, and Mike (McCaleb Burnett), a seemingly underachieving doctoral candidate in literature. When Elena and Carlos run out of legal options for staying in the Us...
- 2/15/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Watch the trailer and clips from Immigration Tango starring McCaleb Burnett, Carlos Leon, Elika Portnoy, Ashley Wolfe, Avery Sommers, Beth Glover and Steve DuMouchel. The romantic comedy opens On February 18th via Roadside Attractions and is directed by David Burton Morris, who writes alongside Todd Norwood, Martin L. Kelley, Elika Portnoy and Robert J. Lee. Elena (Elika Portnoy) is a Russian immigrant studying in Miami for her business degree with hopes of staying in America and working. She and her Columbian boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Leon) are best friends with an American couple: Betty (Ashley Wolfe), a strong-willed law student, and Mike (McCaleb Burnett), a seemingly underachieving doctoral candidate in literature. When Elena and Carlos run out of legal options for staying in the Us...
- 2/15/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Immigration Tango images are in for the Roadside Attractions comedy opens starring Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett, Carlos Leon, Ashley Wolfe, Avery Summers and Beth Glover. David Burton Morris (Ice Dreams, The Governer's Wife) directs as well as co-writing alongside Martin L. Kelley, Robert J. Lee, Todd Norwood and Elika Portnoy. Immigration Tango follows Elena (Portnoy) who is a Russian immigrant studying in Miami for her business degree with hopes of staying in America and working. She and her Columbian boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Leon) are best friends with an American couple: Betty (Wolfe), a strong-willed law student, and Mike (Burnett), a seemingly underachieving doctoral candidate in literature. When Elena and Carlos run out of legal options for staying in the Us, the two couples switch partners and get married, with the understanding they will divorce once they have satisfied the two year probationary period...
- 2/9/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Immigration Tango images are in for the Roadside Attractions comedy opens starring Elika Portnoy, McCaleb Burnett, Carlos Leon, Ashley Wolfe, Avery Summers and Beth Glover. David Burton Morris (Ice Dreams, The Governer's Wife) directs as well as co-writing alongside Martin L. Kelley, Robert J. Lee, Todd Norwood and Elika Portnoy. Immigration Tango follows Elena (Portnoy) who is a Russian immigrant studying in Miami for her business degree with hopes of staying in America and working. She and her Columbian boyfriend Carlos (Carlos Leon) are best friends with an American couple: Betty (Wolfe), a strong-willed law student, and Mike (Burnett), a seemingly underachieving doctoral candidate in literature. When Elena and Carlos run out of legal options for staying in the Us, the two couples switch partners and get married, with the understanding they will divorce once they have satisfied the two year probationary period...
- 2/9/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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