The Playmaker has signed with GunHil to handle the world sales for “Ploey 2 – The Legend of the Winds,” which is described as “an endearing and funny road movie for the whole family about pursuing your own ideals to serve the greater good.”
The Playmaker will present the film at the European Film Market (Feb. 15-21), and will present an exclusive first look teaser at The Playmaker booth as well as a promo screening for attending international buyers.
The film, which is the sequel to the international hit “Ploey – You Never Fly Alone,” will focus on Ploveria, Ploey’s independent female friend who wants to ensure the arrival of spring and fulfil an old legend.
The film has a planned release in the first quarter of 2026.
The film centers on a legend that Plovers are the couriers of spring and without them summer won’t come to the northern hemisphere. When...
The Playmaker will present the film at the European Film Market (Feb. 15-21), and will present an exclusive first look teaser at The Playmaker booth as well as a promo screening for attending international buyers.
The film, which is the sequel to the international hit “Ploey – You Never Fly Alone,” will focus on Ploveria, Ploey’s independent female friend who wants to ensure the arrival of spring and fulfil an old legend.
The film has a planned release in the first quarter of 2026.
The film centers on a legend that Plovers are the couriers of spring and without them summer won’t come to the northern hemisphere. When...
- 2/12/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Lecturers include filmmakers Ragnar Bragason and Ása Helga Hjörleifsdóttir.
After years of lobbying, Iceland is opening its first university-level filmmaking degree programme today.
Iceland University of the Arts is adding a filmmaking BA, with classes starting yesterday (August 29) for the first group of students.
The first 12 students, equally split between men and women, are a diverse group of Icelanders who range in age from 19 to 39. Some of them have prior filmmaking experience but that’s not a requirement for admission.
Steven Meyers, who is appointed the first head of the film department, told Screen: “The Icelandic industry has been calling for this program for years,...
After years of lobbying, Iceland is opening its first university-level filmmaking degree programme today.
Iceland University of the Arts is adding a filmmaking BA, with classes starting yesterday (August 29) for the first group of students.
The first 12 students, equally split between men and women, are a diverse group of Icelanders who range in age from 19 to 39. Some of them have prior filmmaking experience but that’s not a requirement for admission.
Steven Meyers, who is appointed the first head of the film department, told Screen: “The Icelandic industry has been calling for this program for years,...
- 8/30/2022
- by Wendy Mitchell
- ScreenDaily
Arri Media Intl. has signed a deal with Faktura Film to handle the international sales for the Marxist vampire comedy “Bloodsuckers.” The film has been selected to world premiere in the Berlin Film Festival’s Encounters section, which aims to “foster aesthetically and structurally daring works from independent, innovative filmmakers.” Variety has been given exclusive access to the trailer.
Arri Media Intl. will present the film, which was written and directed by Julian Radlmaier, to buyers at the European Film Market, which runs March 1-5.
“Bloodsuckers,” which is set in 1928, centers on a penniless Soviet refugee, who falls in love with an eccentric young vampiress, played by Lilith Stangenberg (“Wild”), spending the summer at the seaside with her awkward servant. The script won the Golden Lola for Best Unfilmed Screenplay during the 2019 Berlinale, and was praised by the jury for being “extravagant, bizarre, and hilarious.”
In the film, the Soviet...
Arri Media Intl. will present the film, which was written and directed by Julian Radlmaier, to buyers at the European Film Market, which runs March 1-5.
“Bloodsuckers,” which is set in 1928, centers on a penniless Soviet refugee, who falls in love with an eccentric young vampiress, played by Lilith Stangenberg (“Wild”), spending the summer at the seaside with her awkward servant. The script won the Golden Lola for Best Unfilmed Screenplay during the 2019 Berlinale, and was praised by the jury for being “extravagant, bizarre, and hilarious.”
In the film, the Soviet...
- 2/10/2021
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
The Icelandic-Polish co-production will star Olga Błądź, Jan Cięciara, Eryk Lubos and Anna Moskal in the lead roles. Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson’s new feature, currently in post-production, is a drama entitled Wolka. The Reykjavik-born director, best known for his previous endeavours Flying the Nest (2018), Undercurrent (2010) and Thicker Than Water (2006), has co-written the script of his new project in tandem with Michal Godzic (The Legions). Principal photography took place in Iceland last summer, with additional shooting days being organised in Poland in September. The story of Wolka revolves around Anna, who is released from a Polish prison. Once free, Anna has but one goal, which is to find a woman called Dorota, but to achieve it, she needs to break her parole, break the law and head off to the remote island of Iceland. The film’s cast includes Olga Błądź, Jan Cięciara, Eryk Lubos and Anna Moskal. Meanwhile, the...
Munich-based sales agency Arri Media Intl.’s has signed a North American distribution deal with Rock Salt Releasing for “Curveball – A True Story. Unfortunately.,” which had its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival in the Berlinale Special Gala section this year.
The film, co-written and directed by Johannes Naber, is released in German cinemas on Nov. 26, and will be released in North America by Rock Salt in the first quarter of next year.
The film tells the true story of how the Iraq war, with the involvement of the German government and secret service, was started based on faulty intelligence.
Bioweapons expert Dr. Arndt Wolf of the German Federal Intelligence Service (Bnd) is obsessed with the idea that, despite Un inspections, anthrax is still being produced in Iraq. Back home in Germany, Wolf’s superior Schatz assigns him as case officer for the Iraqi asylum seeker Rafid Alwan because...
The film, co-written and directed by Johannes Naber, is released in German cinemas on Nov. 26, and will be released in North America by Rock Salt in the first quarter of next year.
The film tells the true story of how the Iraq war, with the involvement of the German government and secret service, was started based on faulty intelligence.
Bioweapons expert Dr. Arndt Wolf of the German Federal Intelligence Service (Bnd) is obsessed with the idea that, despite Un inspections, anthrax is still being produced in Iraq. Back home in Germany, Wolf’s superior Schatz assigns him as case officer for the Iraqi asylum seeker Rafid Alwan because...
- 10/21/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Arri Media International has acquired international distribution rights to Andrei Konchalovsky’s Michelangelo biopic “Il Peccato” (“Sin”), which will have its world premiere as a Special Closing Event at the 14th Rome Film Festival (Oct. 17-27).
Written by Konchalovsky and Elena Kiseleva, the film is set in Florence in the 16th century and follows Michelangelo through “the agonies and ecstasy of his own creative genius, as two rival noble factions compete for his loyalty,” according to Arri.
Although widely considered a genius by his contemporaries, Michelangelo, played by Alberto Testone (“Suburra”), is reduced to poverty and depleted by his struggle to finish the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. When his commissioner and head of the Della Rovere nobility Pope Julius II dies, Michelangelo becomes obsessed with sourcing the finest marble to complete his tomb.
The artist’s loyalty is tested when Leo X of the rival Medici family ascends to...
Written by Konchalovsky and Elena Kiseleva, the film is set in Florence in the 16th century and follows Michelangelo through “the agonies and ecstasy of his own creative genius, as two rival noble factions compete for his loyalty,” according to Arri.
Although widely considered a genius by his contemporaries, Michelangelo, played by Alberto Testone (“Suburra”), is reduced to poverty and depleted by his struggle to finish the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. When his commissioner and head of the Della Rovere nobility Pope Julius II dies, Michelangelo becomes obsessed with sourcing the finest marble to complete his tomb.
The artist’s loyalty is tested when Leo X of the rival Medici family ascends to...
- 10/8/2019
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Asterix: The Secret Of The Magic Potion Photo: Courtesy of Eiff San Sebastian has announced it will present a selection of animated films for children at its 67th edition.
The films, which include Asterix: The Secret Of The Magic Potion and The Lego Movie 2 will include a number of screenings dubbed into Basque to make them accessible to a family audience.
The section, which is produced in collaboration with property developer Amenabar, has an international sweep and will also include Nick Park's prehistoric adventure Early Man, Danish adventure The Incredible Story Of The Giant Pair, Belgian/French co-production The Son Of Bookfoot and Icelandic/Belgian film Ploey, which was namd best film at the Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival (Norway).
The festival has also announced its Culinary Zinema section, with several of the screenings accompanied by themed dinners.
Now in its ninth year, the section is a mix of features shorts.
The films, which include Asterix: The Secret Of The Magic Potion and The Lego Movie 2 will include a number of screenings dubbed into Basque to make them accessible to a family audience.
The section, which is produced in collaboration with property developer Amenabar, has an international sweep and will also include Nick Park's prehistoric adventure Early Man, Danish adventure The Incredible Story Of The Giant Pair, Belgian/French co-production The Son Of Bookfoot and Icelandic/Belgian film Ploey, which was namd best film at the Kristiansand International Children’s Film Festival (Norway).
The festival has also announced its Culinary Zinema section, with several of the screenings accompanied by themed dinners.
Now in its ninth year, the section is a mix of features shorts.
- 9/3/2019
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
"I'm here to warn you: Shadow's planning an attack, man." Signature Entertainment has debuted a new UK trailer for an animated adventure comedy titled Flying the Nest, originally titled Ploey - You Never Fly Alone. This film comes from Iceland, telling the heart-warming tale of how far a little bird will go to be reunited with his true love. The story follows a young plover bird, a wading bird similar to sandpipers. Left behind by his flock, a little plover named Ploey must embark on a journey where he must use his cunning, and rely on the help of newly-found friends to make it through the winter and see his true love again. The voice cast includes Jamie Oram, Harriet Perring, Iain Stuart Robertson, Richard Cotton, Þórunn Erna Clausen, and Thomas Arnold. All the birds in this are super cute, it looks like an entertaining film. Here's the official UK trailer (+ intl.
- 8/21/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Hilmar Sigurðsson, current CEO of animation specialists GunHil, will become CEO of Sagafilm.
Iceland production company Sagafilm has acquired animation specialist GunHil Ltd., which will become a subsidiary of Sagafilm as of Jan 1.
Guðný Guðjónsdóttir, CEO of Sagafilm, will leave the company after 10 years to pursue personal endeavors. From Jan 1, Hilmar Sigurðsson, current CEO of GunHil, will become CEO of Sagafilm.
The combined company will have 40 employees. There will be no redundancies. Sigurðsson told Screen, “There is just strength coming out of the merger. Our current animation projects fit wonderfully alongside Sagafilm’s projects as a new dimension. We have been working on live action as well, which also fits right into their current slate. GunHil will also benefit from Sagafilm’s stronger post-production, finance, sales and marketing and can furthermore enhance the services that Sagafilm offers.”
Sagafilm, established in 1978, has credits including current Netflix series Case, documentary Last Days of the Arctic, and the local...
Iceland production company Sagafilm has acquired animation specialist GunHil Ltd., which will become a subsidiary of Sagafilm as of Jan 1.
Guðný Guðjónsdóttir, CEO of Sagafilm, will leave the company after 10 years to pursue personal endeavors. From Jan 1, Hilmar Sigurðsson, current CEO of GunHil, will become CEO of Sagafilm.
The combined company will have 40 employees. There will be no redundancies. Sigurðsson told Screen, “There is just strength coming out of the merger. Our current animation projects fit wonderfully alongside Sagafilm’s projects as a new dimension. We have been working on live action as well, which also fits right into their current slate. GunHil will also benefit from Sagafilm’s stronger post-production, finance, sales and marketing and can furthermore enhance the services that Sagafilm offers.”
Sagafilm, established in 1978, has credits including current Netflix series Case, documentary Last Days of the Arctic, and the local...
- 11/30/2016
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
Iceland’s GunHil signs co-pro agreement with Belgian animation studio.
Icelandic production company GunHil and Belgian-based Cyborn animation studio have signed a co-production agreement on Ploey - You Never Fly Alone.
The film, previously titled Ploe: You Never Fly Alone, will be a joint production between the two companies and is scheduled for release in 2017. Cyborn specialises in 3D animation and CGI.
The animation tells the story of a chick whose family migrates to warmer climates before he has learned to fly. He deals with the harsh winter by making new friends.
Ploey is being sold by Arri Worldsales and has already been sold to more than 20 countries worldwide, including Russia, the Baltics, Finland, Turkey, Poland, Middle East and South Korea.
GunHil has developed the film, which will be directed by Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson (Brim) and co-directed by Gunnar Karlsson.
The story and screenplay is written by Fridrik Erlingsson (Legends of Valhalla). Producers are Hilmar Sigurdsson and Haukur...
Icelandic production company GunHil and Belgian-based Cyborn animation studio have signed a co-production agreement on Ploey - You Never Fly Alone.
The film, previously titled Ploe: You Never Fly Alone, will be a joint production between the two companies and is scheduled for release in 2017. Cyborn specialises in 3D animation and CGI.
The animation tells the story of a chick whose family migrates to warmer climates before he has learned to fly. He deals with the harsh winter by making new friends.
Ploey is being sold by Arri Worldsales and has already been sold to more than 20 countries worldwide, including Russia, the Baltics, Finland, Turkey, Poland, Middle East and South Korea.
GunHil has developed the film, which will be directed by Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson (Brim) and co-directed by Gunnar Karlsson.
The story and screenplay is written by Fridrik Erlingsson (Legends of Valhalla). Producers are Hilmar Sigurdsson and Haukur...
- 5/22/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
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