Exclusive: Mike Goodridge has been on a rare journey. Not many in the industry can boast a CV that includes running a trade publication, an international sales company, a film festival and being the producer of multiple Cannes Film Festival movies.
Goodridge, the former editor of Screen International, CEO of Protagonist, and artistic director of the Macao Film Festival, is on the Croisette this year with Un Certain Regard thriller Santosh. In the UK-Germany-France co-production by filmmaker Sandhya Suri, a government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh (Shahana Goswami) inherit her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a low-caste girl is found raped and murdered, she is pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.
Filming begins this summer in Asia on Good Chaos/Nine Hours production for Netflix The Ballad Of A Small Player, Ed Berger’s...
Goodridge, the former editor of Screen International, CEO of Protagonist, and artistic director of the Macao Film Festival, is on the Croisette this year with Un Certain Regard thriller Santosh. In the UK-Germany-France co-production by filmmaker Sandhya Suri, a government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh (Shahana Goswami) inherit her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a low-caste girl is found raped and murdered, she is pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.
Filming begins this summer in Asia on Good Chaos/Nine Hours production for Netflix The Ballad Of A Small Player, Ed Berger’s...
- 5/16/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mike Goodridge’s growing UK production company Good Chaos, which is in Cannes with Un Certain Regard title Santosh, has had a minority equity investment from Cameron Lamb’s Paris-based audio platform Alexander.
The investment will give Alexander an opportunity to develop its growing non-fiction IP library, across film and TV formats, while Good Chaos has been able to grow its headcount, operations and production reach.
The companies’ first joint film project is Wife, Witch, Poisoner, Whore, a period thriller based on the Alexander audiobook by Katherine Rundell, and narrated by Helena Bonham Carter.
The official synopsis reads: “Beautiful, rich, clever, and determined English noblewoman Frances Howard was a dazzling celebrity at the court of James I. But when the unhappy teenage bride rebelled against the patriarchy of her day, she was put on trial for witchcraft, infidelity and murder – very nearly at the expense of her life.”
Good Chaos is on a roll.
The investment will give Alexander an opportunity to develop its growing non-fiction IP library, across film and TV formats, while Good Chaos has been able to grow its headcount, operations and production reach.
The companies’ first joint film project is Wife, Witch, Poisoner, Whore, a period thriller based on the Alexander audiobook by Katherine Rundell, and narrated by Helena Bonham Carter.
The official synopsis reads: “Beautiful, rich, clever, and determined English noblewoman Frances Howard was a dazzling celebrity at the court of James I. But when the unhappy teenage bride rebelled against the patriarchy of her day, she was put on trial for witchcraft, infidelity and murder – very nearly at the expense of her life.”
Good Chaos is on a roll.
- 5/14/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Keep up with the wild and wooly world of indie film acquisitions with our weekly Rundown of everything that’s been picked up around the globe. Check out last week’s Rundown here.
– Grasshopper Film has announced the acquisition of all U.S. distribution rights to Michael Almereyda’s new documentary “Escapes,” a dynamic portrait of Hampton Fancher, executive produced by Wes Anderson. “Escapes” will open in theaters this summer followed by a VOD and Home Video release in the fall.
“Escapes” showcases the storytelling talents of Hampton Fancher, flamenco dancer, film and TV actor, and the unlikely producer and screenwriter of the landmark sci-fi classic “Blade Runner,” as well as screenwriter on the upcoming sequel “Blade Runner 2049.” Fancher’s running commentary – with a little help from Philip K. Dick and Ridley Scott – works in concert with extensive archival footage as Fancher relates death-defying escapades from a remarkable life.
– Grasshopper Film has announced the acquisition of all U.S. distribution rights to Michael Almereyda’s new documentary “Escapes,” a dynamic portrait of Hampton Fancher, executive produced by Wes Anderson. “Escapes” will open in theaters this summer followed by a VOD and Home Video release in the fall.
“Escapes” showcases the storytelling talents of Hampton Fancher, flamenco dancer, film and TV actor, and the unlikely producer and screenwriter of the landmark sci-fi classic “Blade Runner,” as well as screenwriter on the upcoming sequel “Blade Runner 2049.” Fancher’s running commentary – with a little help from Philip K. Dick and Ridley Scott – works in concert with extensive archival footage as Fancher relates death-defying escapades from a remarkable life.
- 3/10/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
The Orchard has acquired the worldwide distribution rights to teen drama Super Dark Times.
Owen Campbell, Charlie Tahan, and Elizabeth Cappuccino star in the debut feature of Kevin Phillips, which follows two teenaged best friends in the '90s as they attempt to cover up a gruesome accident.
Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski wrote Super Dark Times, which was produced by Richard Peete, Jett Steiger and Edward Parks. Cameron Lamb, William Hall, Niraj Bhatia and Dan Burks executive produced.
Super Dark Times will screen at the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. The Orchard is planning a theatrical release for the film later this year.
UTA...
Owen Campbell, Charlie Tahan, and Elizabeth Cappuccino star in the debut feature of Kevin Phillips, which follows two teenaged best friends in the '90s as they attempt to cover up a gruesome accident.
Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski wrote Super Dark Times, which was produced by Richard Peete, Jett Steiger and Edward Parks. Cameron Lamb, William Hall, Niraj Bhatia and Dan Burks executive produced.
Super Dark Times will screen at the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival. The Orchard is planning a theatrical release for the film later this year.
UTA...
- 3/7/2017
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Wim Wenders’ romantic thriller recently secured 30+ sales.
A first glimpse at romantic thriller Submergence shows X-Men star James McAvoy and Alicia Vikander, in her first role after winning the Oscar, in an intense embrace.
Embankment is selling the Wim Wenders-directed feature at Cannes this week, having already secured deals in more than 30 territories since Berlin’s European Film Market in February, including the UK (Lionsgate); France (Mars/Selective); Germany (Nfp/Warners); Spain (Antenna 3); Canada (Elevation); and Latin America (California). Further deals are pending.
Adapted by Erin Dignam from the novel by Jm Ledgard, Submergence is the story of James More (McAvoy), a water engineer who is taken hostage in Somalia by Jihadist fighters who suspect that he is a British spy. Danielle ‘Danny’ Flinders (Vikander) is a bio-mathematician working on a deep sea diving project to support her theory of the origin of life on the planet.
The two had met just a few weeks...
A first glimpse at romantic thriller Submergence shows X-Men star James McAvoy and Alicia Vikander, in her first role after winning the Oscar, in an intense embrace.
Embankment is selling the Wim Wenders-directed feature at Cannes this week, having already secured deals in more than 30 territories since Berlin’s European Film Market in February, including the UK (Lionsgate); France (Mars/Selective); Germany (Nfp/Warners); Spain (Antenna 3); Canada (Elevation); and Latin America (California). Further deals are pending.
Adapted by Erin Dignam from the novel by Jm Ledgard, Submergence is the story of James More (McAvoy), a water engineer who is taken hostage in Somalia by Jihadist fighters who suspect that he is a British spy. Danielle ‘Danny’ Flinders (Vikander) is a bio-mathematician working on a deep sea diving project to support her theory of the origin of life on the planet.
The two had met just a few weeks...
- 5/11/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Shoot has kicked off in Berlin on the Wim Wenders-directed romance-thriller.
Shoot is underway in Berlin on Wim Wenders’ romance-thriller Submergence starring Alicia Vikander and James McAvoy.
The shoot will take in France, Germany, Spain and Africa, before wrapping in July, and marks Vikander’s first acting role since she picked up her best supporting actress Oscar in February for The Danish Girl.
Based on the novel by Jm Ledgard and a screenplay by Erin Dignam (The Last Face), Submergence tells the story of a water engineer, (McAvoy) suspected to be a British spy who is captured and held captive by Jihadist fighters in Somalia. Thousands of miles away a biomathematician (Vikander) is working deep under the Greenland Sea.
A chance encounter months earlier saw them share a tumultuous love affair and in their time of need the two reminisce over their time together.
Producers are Cameron Lamb through Lila 9th Productions with Neue Road MovieDritte...
Shoot is underway in Berlin on Wim Wenders’ romance-thriller Submergence starring Alicia Vikander and James McAvoy.
The shoot will take in France, Germany, Spain and Africa, before wrapping in July, and marks Vikander’s first acting role since she picked up her best supporting actress Oscar in February for The Danish Girl.
Based on the novel by Jm Ledgard and a screenplay by Erin Dignam (The Last Face), Submergence tells the story of a water engineer, (McAvoy) suspected to be a British spy who is captured and held captive by Jihadist fighters in Somalia. Thousands of miles away a biomathematician (Vikander) is working deep under the Greenland Sea.
A chance encounter months earlier saw them share a tumultuous love affair and in their time of need the two reminisce over their time together.
Producers are Cameron Lamb through Lila 9th Productions with Neue Road MovieDritte...
- 4/12/2016
- ScreenDaily
Embankment Films has boarded the Wim Wenders-directed love story Submergence starring Alicia Vikander and James McAvoy. Pitched as an epic love story, Submergence is produced by Cameron Lamb's Lila 9th Productions, together with Backup Media and Neue Road Movies and starts shooting in March 2016 throughout Spain, Germany and France. Vikander will star as Danielle, an ocean explorer facing a terrifying, pioneering descent into the Arctic abyss. McAvoy plays her soulmate…...
- 1/28/2016
- Deadline
Sales outfit to introduce buyers to Submergence at the Efm.
X-Men star James McAvoy and Alicia Vikander, the Oscar-nominated star of The Danish Girl, have been confirmed to topline love story Submergence from director Wim Wenders (Wings Of Desire).
The film, which is due to shoot this March throughout Spain, Germany and France, is set to be among the hottest packages at the upcoming European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin next month.
London-based Embankment has boarded sales on the script about two lovers, facing life-or-death situations and separated by thousands of miles.
Englishman and accused spy James More (McAvoy) is held captive by jihadist fighters in Somalia while, on the Greenland Sea, Danielle Flinders (Vikander) is exploring the greatest depths of the ocean floor from her submersible.
In their confines, they are drawn back to the Christmas of the previous year, where a chance encounter on a beach in France led to an intense and enduring romance...
X-Men star James McAvoy and Alicia Vikander, the Oscar-nominated star of The Danish Girl, have been confirmed to topline love story Submergence from director Wim Wenders (Wings Of Desire).
The film, which is due to shoot this March throughout Spain, Germany and France, is set to be among the hottest packages at the upcoming European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin next month.
London-based Embankment has boarded sales on the script about two lovers, facing life-or-death situations and separated by thousands of miles.
Englishman and accused spy James More (McAvoy) is held captive by jihadist fighters in Somalia while, on the Greenland Sea, Danielle Flinders (Vikander) is exploring the greatest depths of the ocean floor from her submersible.
In their confines, they are drawn back to the Christmas of the previous year, where a chance encounter on a beach in France led to an intense and enduring romance...
- 1/28/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Sales outfit to introduce buyers to Submergence at the Efm.
X-Men star James McAvoy and Alicia Vikander, the Oscar-nominated star of The Danish Girl, have been confirmed to topline love story Submergence from director Wim Wenders (Wings Of Desire).
The film, which is due to shoot this March throughout Spain, Germany and France, is set to be among the hottest packages at the upcoming European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin next month.
London-based Embankment has boarded sales on the script about two lovers, facing life-or-death situations and separated by thousands of miles.
Englishman and accused spy James More (McAvoy) is held captive by jihadist fighters in Somalia while, on the Greenland Sea, Danielle Flinders (Vikander) is exploring the greatest depths of the ocean floor from her submersible.
In their confines, they are drawn back to the Christmas of the previous year, where a chance encounter on a beach in France led to an intense and enduring romance...
X-Men star James McAvoy and Alicia Vikander, the Oscar-nominated star of The Danish Girl, have been confirmed to topline love story Submergence from director Wim Wenders (Wings Of Desire).
The film, which is due to shoot this March throughout Spain, Germany and France, is set to be among the hottest packages at the upcoming European Film Market (Efm) in Berlin next month.
London-based Embankment has boarded sales on the script about two lovers, facing life-or-death situations and separated by thousands of miles.
Englishman and accused spy James More (McAvoy) is held captive by jihadist fighters in Somalia while, on the Greenland Sea, Danielle Flinders (Vikander) is exploring the greatest depths of the ocean floor from her submersible.
In their confines, they are drawn back to the Christmas of the previous year, where a chance encounter on a beach in France led to an intense and enduring romance...
- 1/28/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
"Ex Machina," "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and "The Danish Girl" actress Alicia Vikander is in advanced negotiations to star alongside James McAvoy in Wim Wenders' romantic thriller "Submergence".
Based on J.M. Ledgard's acclaimed 2013 novel, the film centers on two lovers separated by thousands of miles and both caught in life-or-death situations. The pair find solace in memories of their intense romance the previous Christmas after a chance encounter on a beach on the Atlantic coast.
One is enduring captivity by jihadist fighters in Somalia while the other is exploring the depths of the ocean floor from her submersible. Erin Dignam ("The Last Face") is adapting the script.
Cameron Lamb is producing and the film will start shooting in March in Europe and Africa.
Source: Variety...
Based on J.M. Ledgard's acclaimed 2013 novel, the film centers on two lovers separated by thousands of miles and both caught in life-or-death situations. The pair find solace in memories of their intense romance the previous Christmas after a chance encounter on a beach on the Atlantic coast.
One is enduring captivity by jihadist fighters in Somalia while the other is exploring the depths of the ocean floor from her submersible. Erin Dignam ("The Last Face") is adapting the script.
Cameron Lamb is producing and the film will start shooting in March in Europe and Africa.
Source: Variety...
- 11/30/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
James McAvoy will star in Wim Wenders' new romantic thriller "Submergence" at Lila 9th Productions and Backup Media. Filming begins in March in Europe and Africa.
Based on J.M. Ledgard's 2011 novel of the same name which centers on two lovers, immersed in life or death situations and separated by thousands of miles, who find solace in memories of their intense romance the previous Christmas following a chance encounter on a beach on the Atlantic coast.
He is enduring captivity by jihadist fighters in Somalia while the other is exploring the greatest depths of the ocean floor from her submersible. Erin Dignam is adapting the script while Cameron Lamb will produce.
Source: Variety...
Based on J.M. Ledgard's 2011 novel of the same name which centers on two lovers, immersed in life or death situations and separated by thousands of miles, who find solace in memories of their intense romance the previous Christmas following a chance encounter on a beach on the Atlantic coast.
He is enduring captivity by jihadist fighters in Somalia while the other is exploring the greatest depths of the ocean floor from her submersible. Erin Dignam is adapting the script while Cameron Lamb will produce.
Source: Variety...
- 11/3/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Wim Wenders will direct the romantic thriller from Paris-based financier Backup Media with Cameron Lamb set to produce through Lila 9th Productions.
Submergence is based on Jm Ledgard’s novel about two lovers thousands of miles apart in life-threatening situations who recall the chance encounter that led to a whirlwind romance the previous Christmas.
As James Moore endures captivity by jihadist fighters in Somalia and Danielle Flinders explores the depths of the ocean floor in her submersible, they hope for a reunion. Erin Dignam adapted the screenplay.
The producers have earmarked a late March 2016 start in Europe and Africa.
UTA Independent Film Group packaged the film and represents Us rights. An international sales agent had not been confirmed at time of writing.
Submergence is based on Jm Ledgard’s novel about two lovers thousands of miles apart in life-threatening situations who recall the chance encounter that led to a whirlwind romance the previous Christmas.
As James Moore endures captivity by jihadist fighters in Somalia and Danielle Flinders explores the depths of the ocean floor in her submersible, they hope for a reunion. Erin Dignam adapted the screenplay.
The producers have earmarked a late March 2016 start in Europe and Africa.
UTA Independent Film Group packaged the film and represents Us rights. An international sales agent had not been confirmed at time of writing.
- 11/3/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
James McAvoy is set to star Wim Wenders‘ romantic thriller “Submergence,” which Erin Dignam has adapted from J.M. Ledgard’s acclaimed novel of the same name, it was announced Monday by producer Cameron Lamb and Joel Thibout of Backup Media. Lamb will produce via Lila 9th Productions, and Paris-based Backup Media will finance the movie. The filmmakers hope to start production in March in Europe and Africa. UTA Independent Film Group packaged the project and will be representing U.S. rights. “Sumbergence” follows two lovers — immersed in life or death situations and separated by thousands of miles — who find solace...
- 11/3/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Magnolia Pictures' Syrup opens on June 7th under the direction of Aram Rapaport, who also adapts the Max Barry novel with the author. The comedy prodiced by Cameron Lamb, Susan A. Stover and Barrie M. Osborne, also co-stars Josh Pais, Toby Hemingway, Greg Paul and Rachel Dratch. Syrup is an edgy comedy that exposes the cut-throat world of advertising through the eyes of a young prodigy chasing fame, fortune, and the woman of his dreams. Fresh out of school with a degree in marketing, Scat will do anything to prove that he has what it takes to swim with the rich and wildly successful. Scat comes up with a brilliant new product that gives new meaning to the old saying “sex sells.” He is sure it will send him right to the top…if only he can convince his boss, the beautiful and mysterious “6,” that it's an idea worth millions.
- 6/3/2013
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Now Wait for Last Year to be produced by Barrie M. Osborne (Lord of the Rings) Ted Kupper is set to adapt the adaptation of Philip K. Dick's work, for Lila 9th and Electric Shepherd Productions, reports Variety. The story takes place in a distant future and tells of a war between "starmen" and earth, and an focuses on an organ transplant doctor caught up in the politics between the two. Barrie M. Osborne will produce alongside Dick's daughter Isa Dick Hackett, as well as Cameron Lamb, while Dan Keston, Laura Leslie, Christopher Tricarico and Kathy Morgan will serve as executive producers. This latest adaptation, joins other Philip K. Dick works bought to screen including Total Recall (being remade now with Colin Farrell in the lead), Blade Runner starring Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise...
- 12/5/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Now Wait for Last Year to be produced by Barrie M. Osborne (Lord of the Rings) Ted Kupper is set to adapt the adaptation of Philip K. Dick's work, for Lila 9th and Electric Shepherd Productions, reports Variety. The story takes place in a distant future and tells of a war between "starmen" and earth, and an focuses on an organ transplant doctor caught up in the politics between the two. Barrie M. Osborne will produce alongside Dick's daughter Isa Dick Hackett, as well as Cameron Lamb, while Dan Keston, Laura Leslie, Christopher Tricarico and Kathy Morgan will serve as executive producers. This latest adaptation, joins other Philip K. Dick works bought to screen including Total Recall (being remade now with Colin Farrell in the lead), Blade Runner starring Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise...
- 12/5/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Amber Heard ("Drive Angry") and Shiloh Fernandez ("Red Riding Hood") are set to topline the indie adaptation "Syrup" for Lila 9th Productions says Variety.
Max Barry penned the marketing-themed novel about the backstabbing and corporate ladder climbing of twenty-somethings trying to make it to the top in the soda industry.
Aram Rappaport directs while Barrie M. Osborne and Cameron Lamb will produce. Shooting kicks off this Summer in New York City.
Max Barry penned the marketing-themed novel about the backstabbing and corporate ladder climbing of twenty-somethings trying to make it to the top in the soda industry.
Aram Rappaport directs while Barrie M. Osborne and Cameron Lamb will produce. Shooting kicks off this Summer in New York City.
- 5/10/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Wentworth Miller isn't the only "Prison Break" star who is making endeavours into the screen writing world. Now his on screen love interest, actress Sarah Wayne Callies, has seen her new screenplay optioned according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Entitled "Elena's Serenade" and adapted from Campbell Geeslin's award-winning children's book, the coming-of-age story fuses dreams, music and magic in its story of a girl who crosses the Mexican desert to become a glass blower.
Producer Cameron Lamb ("Daydream Nation") and the Film Farm ("Adoration") have optioned the script, which is Callies' first screenplay.
Entitled "Elena's Serenade" and adapted from Campbell Geeslin's award-winning children's book, the coming-of-age story fuses dreams, music and magic in its story of a girl who crosses the Mexican desert to become a glass blower.
Producer Cameron Lamb ("Daydream Nation") and the Film Farm ("Adoration") have optioned the script, which is Callies' first screenplay.
- 8/10/2010
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Actress Sarah Wayne Callies' adapted screenplay, "Elena's Serenade," has been optioned by producer Cameron Lamb ("Daydream Nation") and the Film Farm ("Adoration").
Adapted from Campbell Geeslin's award-winning children's book, "Serenade" centers on a girl who crosses the Mexican desert to become a glass blower. Infused with music, magical realism and dreams, the story unfolds as a hero's journey of innocence blooming into experience.
It is Callies' first screenplay.
The Paradigm-repped Callies was a series regular on Fox's "Prison Break" and stars on AMC's upcoming series "The Walking Dead." The actress recently wrapped filming the indie drama "Lullaby for Pi," the indie horror thriller "Faces in the Crowd" and the indie drama "Black Gold."...
Adapted from Campbell Geeslin's award-winning children's book, "Serenade" centers on a girl who crosses the Mexican desert to become a glass blower. Infused with music, magical realism and dreams, the story unfolds as a hero's journey of innocence blooming into experience.
It is Callies' first screenplay.
The Paradigm-repped Callies was a series regular on Fox's "Prison Break" and stars on AMC's upcoming series "The Walking Dead." The actress recently wrapped filming the indie drama "Lullaby for Pi," the indie horror thriller "Faces in the Crowd" and the indie drama "Black Gold."...
- 8/9/2010
- by By Jay A. Fernandez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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