WestEnd Films has closed a number of worldwide gross sales on “Ignition,” the high-concept thriller starring Emmy nominee Maisie Williams (“Game of Thrones,” “The New Look”) that launched in Cannes.
First introduced by Selection, “Ignition” was written and directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker James Erskine (“Copa 71,” “Billie”) and co-stars BAFTA nominee Rory Kinnear (“No Time to Die,” “The Diplomat”) and Lovi Poe (“Bad Man,” “Seasons”).
Offers embody the U.Okay. (Signature Leisure), Spain (Twelve Oaks), the Center East (Falcon Movies), CIS & Baltics (Arna Media) and Jap Europe and Israel (Discussion board Movie), with extra negotiations presently underway throughout a number of different territories.
At present in post-production, “Ignition” follows Sylvie Johnson (Williams), whose drive to London is thrown into chaos when an nameless caller informs her {that a} bomb has been planted in her automotive. Trapped and reduce off from any outdoors assist, Sylvie is compelled to comply with the terrorist’s directions, her each transfer watched, and with no alternative however to ship the ticking bomb to its goal — the Royal Albert Corridor. Because the clock counts down, she should confront her deepest secrets and techniques, use all her wits to outlive and uncover why, of all folks, she’s been entangled on this elaborate terror plot.
The movie was shot utilizing what Erskine describes as a “live cinema” method, designed to seize the motion with most immediacy and authenticity. Filmed in actual areas and on stay roads, the manufacturing used pre-rigged, remotely operated multi-camera programs, permitting performances to unfold with no seen crew.
“Ignition” was produced by Victoria Gregory (“Maiden,” “Man on Wire”), Erskine, Sean Sorensen (“Black and Blue,” “Worth”), Adriel Thomas, Jason Maza (“Twist,” “10×10”), and Mark Stewart (“Heist,” “Escape Plan”).
“The response to ‘Ignition’ in Cannes has been fantastic,” mentioned Maya Amsellem, managing director of WestEnd Movies. “Buyers immediately connected with the film’s high-concept premise, innovative execution and edge-of-your-seat tension. James has crafted a uniquely immersive thriller, and Maisie delivers an incredible performance at its centre. We’re thrilled with the momentum the film has generated at the market.”
The movie has been acquired beneath WeLove, WestEnd’s label devoted to creating and producing female-driven tales and championing feminine expertise.
It was produced by New Black Movies beneath their New Shiny Movies label, along with Playhouse Photos, Sharp Home and in affiliation with Royal Viking Leisure, Epic EV Studios, Vectorscope Movies and C’est Lovi Productions.
Govt producers embody Williams, Michael Safai, Montgomery Blencowe, Jon Levin (an Oscar winner for “All The Empty Rooms”), Randy Jones Toll (“Roofman”), Steven J. Toll (“Roofman”), Ian Sharp and Pat Wintersgill.
