Actress Charlotte Kirk (“Duchess”) reunites with director Neil Marshall (“The Descent”) for the steamy thriller “Compulsion,” co-starring Anna-Maria Sieklucka (“365 Days”) and Zach McGowan (“Dracula Untold”). The film will premiere at the Mediterrane Film Festival on June 28 in Malta.
“Compulsion” is set against the breathtaking backdrop of Malta, where two women become entangled in a string of horrifying murders, according to the synopsis.
The film, directed by Marshall and co-written with Kirk, was produced by Krystyna Sellnerova. This marks Kirk’s fourth consecutive collaboration with director Neil Marshall, following their work on “Duchess,” “The Lair” and “The Reckoning.” Kirk will be a special guest at the festival, along with Sieklucka.
Kirk will next be seen in a slate of upcoming films set for release over the next year, which include “Exit Protocol,” “The Possession at Gladstone Manor,” “Myra: Golden,” “Jackie The Stripper,” and “Mistletoe & Toe.”
Kirk is represented by Bobby Moses of Mavrick Artists Agency and Sieklucka is managed by Marta Tarnowska. Opus One Pictures is handling international sales for “Compulsion” across all territories. Saban Films will release the film in the U.S. this September.
The Mediterrance Film Festival runs June 21 to June 29, showcasing more than 40 films from 20 countries. This year’s jury will include director Catherine Hardwicke (“Twilight”), costume designer Charlese Antoinette (“Air”), production designer Rick Carter (“Avatar”) and production designer James Price (“Poor Things”), director Mario Philip Azzopardi (“ZOS: Zone of Separation”), and set decorator Elli Griff (“Napoleon”) for the third edition of the festival.
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Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: Tom Dolby, Cindy Huang, Hiro Matsuoka, Jason Reitman, and Teddy Schwarzman Named Board of Trustees
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has elected Tom Dolby, Cindy Huang, Hiro Matsuoka, Jason Reitman and Teddy Schwarzman to its Board of Trustees.
“The Board of Trustees and I are thrilled to welcome Tom Dolby, Cindy Huang, Hiro Matsuoka, Jason Reitman, and Teddy Schwarzman to our Board of Trustees,” said Academy Museum Director and President Amy Homma. “Their deep commitment to the mission of our museum will further help bring exciting exhibitions, screenings, programs, initiatives, and collections and help us to grow our audiences from around the globe.”
Serving as the governing body of the Academy Museum, the Board of Trustees will lead the museum toward a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies in addition to securing adequate resources to advance the museum’s mission.
“The Academy Museum’s mission is made possible by the support of visionary leadership and a diversity of perspectives,” said Olivier de Givenchy, Chair of the Academy Museum’s Board of Trustees. “I’m thrilled to welcome our new trustees who embody these values and will help guide the museum’s continued growth and impact.”
Fellow members of the Board of Trustees include Tom Hanks, Ryan Murphy, Ted Sarandos, Travis Knight, Hiro Matsuoka, Teddy Schwarzman, Regina K. Scully, Kimberly Steward, Janet Yang, and Kevin Yeaman.
‘More Than Santa Baby’ Documentary about ‘Santa Baby’ Composer to Screen at Dances With Films Festival
“More Than Santa Baby,” a documentary about composer Philip Springer and the songs he created for artists like Eartha Kitt, Elvis and Aretha Franklin, will world premiere at Dances With Films Festival June 23.
The 40-minute film, directed by Springer’s daughter, Tamar Springer, will have a 4:45 p.m. screening at the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles. It follows Springer’s career as he penned songs like “Santa Baby,” “Heartbroken,” “Moonlight Gambler” and “How Little it Matters, How Little We Know.”
“I have long believed that my father’s music beyond his worldwide classic Christmas song is much deserving of recognition,” Tamar Springer said in a statement. “His story is adorned with legendary artists of the Golden Era and is one of perseverance, hope and resilience. He is still composing and he just turned 99!”
Tamar Springer, a producer and the archivist and manager for Springer’s catalogue, makes her film debut with “More Than Santa Baby.” The Dances With Films Festival will be held June 19-29.
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