Press release from Odin's Eye Entertainment
Odin's Eye Entertainment (OEE), Sydney based sales and production company are pleased to announce the acquisition of Travis Fine's THE SPACE BETWEEN starring Academy Award winning actress MELISSA LEO (The Fighter). This timely film tells the story of Montine (Leo), a jaded flight attendant who is grounded in Texas on the morning of September 11, 2001 and forced to care for an unaccompanied minor, 10 year old Pakistani-American, Omar (newcomer Anthony Keyvan). Together, they drive across the country to New York to re-unite Omar with his father who works in the World Trade Centre. Along the way, they help each other discover the importance of friendship, tolerance, redemption, acceptance and hope.
USA Network has acquired the film to air in a special world premiere on Sept. 11, in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and other Nth American platforms have been acquired by Inception Media Group. OEE will introduce the film to international buyers in Cannes next week.
Fine said "I'm thrilled that Odin's Eye has acquired THE SPACE BETWEEN for foreign sales. As we approach the ten year anniversary and in light of the recent news events from Pakistan, I know that the tragedy and heroism of that fateful day is still so vividly etched in our memories. THE SPACE BETWEEN will offer viewers around the world a look back at the events of 9/11 through a different but important lens and serve as a reminder that, in the aftermath of the attacks, there was a sense of hope found not only in the comfort of those we loved, but also in the very powerful connections that so many of us found with complete strangers.
OEE's VP, Sales & Production Wendy K. Howell says "We feel privileged to be involved in bringing this moving film to the world. Having lived in a post 9/11 New York City, I know a lot of people who lost loved ones and had their own lives changed forever in an instant. It's not something people can or will ever get over. For ten years, they have had to watch those horrific images on screen over and over again which only serves to re-open wounds that can't heal. With THE SPACE BETWEEN Travis Fine has chosen to show us all a different, more human perspective of that day and focus on healing and hope. I admire the sensitivity he has brought to such a difficult subject ."
The OEE acquisition was negotiated by Wendy K. Howell with Kevin Iwashina and Christine D'Sousza of Preferred Content.
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.