Press release from Odin's Eye Entertainment
Australian based sales company, Odin's Eye Entertainment (OEE) is proud to announce it's acquisition of GO FOR IT! which will be released theatrically in the US by Lionsgate and Televisa joint venture Pantelion on May 13th.
The inspirational drama is set in the world of underground dance clubs and was produced, written and directed by Carmen Marron. OEE will introduce the film to international buyers in Cannes.
CEO, Michael Favelle says "We are really excited to add Go For It! to our slate for Cannes. It is a modern take on classic dance films such as Flashdance and it is also a film with a lot of heart which will appeal to a wide audience internationally. Carmen Marron has done a brilliant job with her first feature and we hope this is the first of many films we can work together on."
ABOUT GO FOR IT!
Writer/Director/Producer: Carmen Marron
Production Company: Sparkhope
Starring: Aimee Garcia, Gina Rodriguez and a Special Performance by The Beat Freaks
Synopsis: Carmen is a good student with a bad attitude who lives for dancing in the underground clubs of Chicago. Coming from the wrong side of the tracks, she yearns to 'be somebody' but like many teenagers, she is crippled by self-doubt. When a teacher recognizes her talent and encourages her to audition for a prestigious dance school Carmen must decide whether to let life's obstacles, her family and her own fears overcome her or take the biggest risk of her life and Go For It!
Official Site: www.goforitmovie.com
ABOUT ODIN'S EYE ENTERTAINMENT
Established in 2006 by Michael Favelle, Odin's Eye Entertainment (OEE) is an Australian based Production and International Sales Agency that specializes in working with both emerging and established filmmakers. OEE is not focused on any sole genre, however it is attracted to films that are unique, fresh and stand out in the marketplace.