In production April 2011
MAUVAISES HERBES co-producer EAVE 1992 graduate and group leader Jani Thiltges is shooting in France and Belgium
- JUMP by Kieron J. Walsh, producer: EAVE 2005 graduate Katie Holly is in production. The film follows the trials and tribulations of three unrelated groups of characters on New Year’s Eve whose lives turn out to be intertwined. Support comes from Irish Film Board, Northern Ireland Screen, BBC Northern Ireland, Firefly Film Sales and Bentico Trading Limited. JUMP is being shot on locations in Derry and Belfast. www.blinderfilms.com
- 360 by Fernando Mereilles, co-producer: EAVE 1992 graduate Danny Krausz starts shooting on locations in London, Paris, Vienna and Brazil starts on March 21. Production companies are Fidélité Films, Revolution Films, DOR Film and O2 Filmes. 360, starring Anthony Hopkins, Jude Law and Rachel Weisz, tells several stories, linking characters from different cities and countries and offers a unique snapshot of love and interconnectivity in the twenty first century. www.dor-film.at
- CIRCLES by Srdan Golubovic, co-producer: EAVE group leader Danijel Hocevar (Emotionfilm) is shooting on locations in Trebinje (Belgrade) and Halle (Germany) in March and April. Co-produced by Neue Mediopolis and Propeler Film, CIRCLES tells the story of a Serbian soldier who is killed trying to save the life of a Muslim citizen. The film has a budget of $1.8m. Support comes from Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM), ARTE and the Croatian Audiovisual Centre. http://www.emotionfilm.si
- LA VIE D’UNE AUTRE by Sylvie Testud started shooting her debut directorial feature on April 4. Co-produced by EAVE 1991 graduate Paul Thiltges, the film stars Juliette Binoche as a woman who has forgotten 12 years of her life and tries to find out why, with only four days to make up for her mistakes and regain her family’s love. The cast also includes Mathieu Kassovitz and Aure Atika. Production Companies: Canal+, Ciné Cinéma, Saga Film and ARP Sélection. The film has a budget of $6.5m and is shot in Paris, Belgium, Luxembourg from April 4 to April 27. www.ptd.lu
- MAUVAISES HERBES by Safy Nebbou is shooting in France and Belgium. Production companies: Artemis Productions, EAVE 1992 graduate and group leader Jani Thiltges’ Samsa Film, France 3 Cinema and Diaphana. The film is based on Boileau-Narcejac’s novel L’âge Bête (The Stupid Age) that tells the story of two teenagers who kidnap their teacher. The film has a budget of € 6m. www.samsa-film.com
- SHELL, produced by EAVE 2003 graduate David Smith of Brocken Spectre is shooting this month.www.brocken-spectre.com
- THE KNOT, produced by EAVE 2006 graduate Enrico Tessarin from Pinch Media, co-produced by EAVE 2006 graduates Nuno Bernardo and Triona Campbell from beActive entertainment commenced shooting on March 28 on locations across London. The film, directed by up and coming director and ‘Screen International Star of tomorrow’ Jesse Lawrence, is a romantic comedy starring a host of British and American acting talent, including Mena Suvari (American Beauty, American Pie), Talulah Riley (St Trinian’s, Pride & Prejudice), Matthew McNulty (Control, Looking for Eric) Noel Clarke (Centurion, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll), Jason Maza (Fish Tank, Shifty) and Juliet Oldfield (Bronson). THE KNOT is co-written by Davie Fairbanks, Geoff Carino and BAFTA award winning actor, writer and director Noel Clarke. It tells the story of soulmates Alexandra and Jeremy who are getting married. At least that's the plan. Unfortunately for them, nonchalant best man Peter, bridesmaid Sarah and an army of naysayers haven't heard they're meant to be together. Can missing bridesmaids, crashed cars, a trip to A&E, and a delivery of pigs’ testicles stand in the way of true love? www.pinch-media.com
- THE WOMAN WHO BRUSHED OFF HER TEARS by Teona Strugar Mitevska, producer: EAVE 2008 graduate and Macedonian National Coordinator Labina Mitevska is currently shooting. The film is co-produced by EAVE 2008 graduate Guido Schwab and EAVE 2010 graduate Marcel Lenz of ostlicht filmproduktion, EAVE group leader Danijel Hocevar of Vertigo Film, EAVE 1994 graduate Diana Elbaum and EAVE 2003 graduate Sébastian Delloye of Entre Chien et Loup. Support comes from Macedonia Film Fund, Slovenian Film Fund, Viba Film, MDM in Germany, the Belgium Tax Shelter and Eurimages. Cast: Victoria Abril, Jean Marie Caley, Labina Mitevska, Firdaus Nebi, Arben Arbahtaraj. Shooting is planned for 28 days in Macedonia and for 12 days in Germany. www.sistersandbrothermitevski.com
- OUARDIA by Djamila Sahraoui, co-producers: EAVE 2006 graduate Antonin Dedet and Les films de l'Olivier (Algeria) is currently in preparation. The film is supported by: Fonds Sud, CNC, Carthage TV5 Reward, Carthage CNC Reward, Festival of Amiens development grant, Dubai Festival grant, FDATIC, EPTV, AARC, French Embassy in Alger, AFAC, ONDA. www.neoncinema.com
Page published 15 April 2011. Updated 18 April 2011.
