Supernatural Dark Comedy Jethica Releases First Clip Ahead of World Premiere at SXSW: "A supernatural dark comedy like you’ve never seen, Jethica was shot in New Mexico in January 2021, in the midst of the pandemic, and world premieres at SXSW in the Visions section. Jethica boldly blends and bends genres, all at once shining as a sharp comedy and dire stalker thriller with an undead edge.
The third feature from Pete Ohs, one of Filmmaker Magazine’s 2013 ‘25 New Faces of Independent Film’ and co-director of the award-winning Julia Garner lead sci-fi fable Everything Beautiful Is Far Away, the film stars Austin-raised actress Callie Hernandez, Will Madden, Ashley Denise Robinson (Taking Stock), and Andy Faulkner (Youngstown).
Conceived and created through radical approaches to filmmaking, Pete Ohs continues to push the boundaries of indie film, collaborating with his four leads on the script and story of Jethica, each of whom shares writing credits,...
The third feature from Pete Ohs, one of Filmmaker Magazine’s 2013 ‘25 New Faces of Independent Film’ and co-director of the award-winning Julia Garner lead sci-fi fable Everything Beautiful Is Far Away, the film stars Austin-raised actress Callie Hernandez, Will Madden, Ashley Denise Robinson (Taking Stock), and Andy Faulkner (Youngstown).
Conceived and created through radical approaches to filmmaking, Pete Ohs continues to push the boundaries of indie film, collaborating with his four leads on the script and story of Jethica, each of whom shares writing credits,...
- 3/12/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Streaming service Shudder has acquired the rights to Australian horror-comedy film “Sissy” ahead of its premiere at SXSW in the Midnighters section on Friday.
“Sissy” tells the story of young friends Cecilia (Aisha Dee) and Emma (Barlow), who were inseparable until Alex (Emily De Margheriti) showed up. After Emma and Cecilia run into each other 12 years later, Emma invites Cecilia for weekend at a secluded cabin in the mountains, where Alex turns Cecilia’s weekend into a living nightmare. From writing-directing duo Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes, the film is produced by Arcadia, Dems Entertainment and Freedom Films.
Shudder, which specializes in horror, thriller and supernatural content, will be the exclusive streamer for the film in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
“Shudder is the perfect home for ‘Sissy’ and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them,” said Arcadia producer Lisa Shaunessy. “The team...
“Sissy” tells the story of young friends Cecilia (Aisha Dee) and Emma (Barlow), who were inseparable until Alex (Emily De Margheriti) showed up. After Emma and Cecilia run into each other 12 years later, Emma invites Cecilia for weekend at a secluded cabin in the mountains, where Alex turns Cecilia’s weekend into a living nightmare. From writing-directing duo Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes, the film is produced by Arcadia, Dems Entertainment and Freedom Films.
Shudder, which specializes in horror, thriller and supernatural content, will be the exclusive streamer for the film in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland.
“Shudder is the perfect home for ‘Sissy’ and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them,” said Arcadia producer Lisa Shaunessy. “The team...
- 3/11/2022
- by Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
(l-r) Lisa Shaunessy and Leonie Mansfield (photo credit: Nick Prokop).
Experienced producers Lisa Shaunessy ('Killing Ground') and Leonie Mansfield ('Kick-Ass 2')] recently formed a new venture, Arcadia. The company was created with the aim to produce projects with 80 per cent female writers, directors and protagonists.
They work alongside former international sales agent Alexandra Burke, who runs Arcadia.s distribution arm. Shaunessy and Mansfield talk to Jackie Keast about their decision to come together. ..
Lisa Shaunessy:.
The start of Arcadia was so organic, it took us all by surprise. A casual dinner, some red wine, a desire to tell women.s stories, work with great filmmakers, reach international audiences. You know, the usual.
I feel like I was looking for my tribe for such a long time and these two incredibly talented, smart, internationally experienced, similarly-thinking women just walked into my life at the right time.
Experienced producers Lisa Shaunessy ('Killing Ground') and Leonie Mansfield ('Kick-Ass 2')] recently formed a new venture, Arcadia. The company was created with the aim to produce projects with 80 per cent female writers, directors and protagonists.
They work alongside former international sales agent Alexandra Burke, who runs Arcadia.s distribution arm. Shaunessy and Mansfield talk to Jackie Keast about their decision to come together. ..
Lisa Shaunessy:.
The start of Arcadia was so organic, it took us all by surprise. A casual dinner, some red wine, a desire to tell women.s stories, work with great filmmakers, reach international audiences. You know, the usual.
I feel like I was looking for my tribe for such a long time and these two incredibly talented, smart, internationally experienced, similarly-thinking women just walked into my life at the right time.
- 3/24/2017
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
(l-r) Lisa Shaunessy and Leonie Mansfield (photo credit: Nick Prokop).
Experienced producers Lisa Shaunessy ('Killing Ground') and Leonie Mansfield ('Kick-Ass 2')] recently formed a new venture, Arcadia Films. The company was created with the aim to produce projects with 80 per cent female writers, directors and protagonists.
They work alongside former international sales agent Alexandra Burke, who runs Arcadia.s distribution arm. Shaunessy and Mansfield talk to Jackie Keast about their decision to come together. ..
Lisa Shaunessy:.
The start of Arcadia was so organic, it took us all by surprise. A casual dinner, some red wine, a desire to tell women.s stories, work with great filmmakers, reach international audiences. You know, the usual.
I feel like I was looking for my tribe for such a long time and these two incredibly talented, smart, internationally experienced, similarly-thinking women just walked into my life at the right time.
Experienced producers Lisa Shaunessy ('Killing Ground') and Leonie Mansfield ('Kick-Ass 2')] recently formed a new venture, Arcadia Films. The company was created with the aim to produce projects with 80 per cent female writers, directors and protagonists.
They work alongside former international sales agent Alexandra Burke, who runs Arcadia.s distribution arm. Shaunessy and Mansfield talk to Jackie Keast about their decision to come together. ..
Lisa Shaunessy:.
The start of Arcadia was so organic, it took us all by surprise. A casual dinner, some red wine, a desire to tell women.s stories, work with great filmmakers, reach international audiences. You know, the usual.
I feel like I was looking for my tribe for such a long time and these two incredibly talented, smart, internationally experienced, similarly-thinking women just walked into my life at the right time.
- 3/24/2017
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Exclusive: Recently launched Arcadia heads to Utah with survival thriller.
Recently launched Australian production and sales outfit Arcadia has signed Sundance 2016 romance-drama First Girl I Loved for world sales.
Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool) and Dylan Gelula (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), star in writer-director Kerem Sanga’s film, which won an Audience Award in Park City.
The coming of age story follows Anne (Gelula), a seventeen-year-old who fallsl in love with Sasha (Hildebrand), the most popular girl at her La public high school.
When Anne tells her best friend Clifton about the romance he does his best to get in the way.
The deal was negotiated by producers Psh Collective and Arcadia’s Alexandra Burke, who commented: “We’re thrilled to have this beautiful film by Kerem Sanga and the great team at Psh Collective. It marks the new wave of teen films, and judging by its success at Sundance Film Festival alongside the Us theatrical and VOD release, plus outstanding...
Recently launched Australian production and sales outfit Arcadia has signed Sundance 2016 romance-drama First Girl I Loved for world sales.
Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool) and Dylan Gelula (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), star in writer-director Kerem Sanga’s film, which won an Audience Award in Park City.
The coming of age story follows Anne (Gelula), a seventeen-year-old who fallsl in love with Sasha (Hildebrand), the most popular girl at her La public high school.
When Anne tells her best friend Clifton about the romance he does his best to get in the way.
The deal was negotiated by producers Psh Collective and Arcadia’s Alexandra Burke, who commented: “We’re thrilled to have this beautiful film by Kerem Sanga and the great team at Psh Collective. It marks the new wave of teen films, and judging by its success at Sundance Film Festival alongside the Us theatrical and VOD release, plus outstanding...
- 12/19/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Recently launched Arcadia heads to Utah with survival thriller.
Recently launched Australian production and sales outfit Arcadia has signed Sundance 2016 romance-drama First Girl I Loved for world sales.
Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool) and Dylan Gelula (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), star in writer-director Kerem Sanga’s film, which won an Audience Award in Park City.
The coming of age story follows Anne (Gelula), a seventeen-year-old who fallsl in love with Sasha (Hildebrand), the most popular girl at her La public high school.
When Anne tells her best friend Clifton about the romance he does his best to get in the way.
The deal was negotiated by producers Psh Collective and Arcadia’s Alexandra Burke, who commented: “We’re thrilled to have this beautiful film by Kerem Sanga and the great team at Psh Collective. It marks the new wave of teen films, and judging by its success at Sundance Film Festival alongside the Us theatrical and VOD release, plus outstanding...
Recently launched Australian production and sales outfit Arcadia has signed Sundance 2016 romance-drama First Girl I Loved for world sales.
Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool) and Dylan Gelula (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), star in writer-director Kerem Sanga’s film, which won an Audience Award in Park City.
The coming of age story follows Anne (Gelula), a seventeen-year-old who fallsl in love with Sasha (Hildebrand), the most popular girl at her La public high school.
When Anne tells her best friend Clifton about the romance he does his best to get in the way.
The deal was negotiated by producers Psh Collective and Arcadia’s Alexandra Burke, who commented: “We’re thrilled to have this beautiful film by Kerem Sanga and the great team at Psh Collective. It marks the new wave of teen films, and judging by its success at Sundance Film Festival alongside the Us theatrical and VOD release, plus outstanding...
- 12/19/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
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