Gravitas Ventures has snapped up North American rights to Aussie indie thriller 'Rage', to be released via VOD platforms February 23.
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Stan is set to further expand its international drama slate, thanks to a new partnership with UK VOD service Walter Presents announced today.
"My prediction is that the next 18-24 months will be something of a bonanza for business with international outlooks and the ability to produce at volume and scale. The flip side of the coin is that solo producers and very small production companies will likely be snuffed out as the domestic market continues to contract at pace."
Demand for Australian films may be experiencing a revival as a result of the pandemic's disruption of other markets but every business within the industry remains "on notice" from the new regulatory overhaul set to come into effect this year, according to producer Sue Maslin.
Roadshow's 'The Dry' has now rung up almost $10 million in three weeks, proving strong word-of-mouth.
While we were away: ‘The Dry’ performed for Roadshow; three Aussie projects were selected for Sundance; NITV updated its leadership team; ‘Sissy’ kicked off in Canberra and vale Susie Maizels, esteemed casting director.
For the first time since cinemas reopened, two titles have earned more than $1 million in a single weekend, with 'The Witches' bowing and 'The War With Grandpa' continuing to climb.
PBS Distribution has snapped up US rights to 'Halifax: Retribution', to premiere on Amazon Prime Video's PBS Masterpiece Channel.