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Speaking about his project, Berry commented: â
Aisha is set in the world of Direct Provision in Ireland. While working with former and current international protection applicants over four years, a story emerged of a human connection in an inhumane system. I am delighted that our project has attracted the attention of such amazing funding partners and the incredible talents of Letitia Wright and Josh OâConnor, who act alongside many former and current international protection applicants. Itâs been a very special experience making this film so far, and I look forward to all of us bringing
Aisha to national and international audiences next year.â
03 Jun 2021 : Nathan Griffin Aisha The first look image for the film has also been revealed as production recently wrapped in Ireland.
Cornerstone has picked up worldwide sales rights for the direct provision drama and will commence sales at the upcoming Cannes virtual market.
Speaking about the acquisition, Cornerstone’s Alison Thompson and Mark Gooder said;
“Frank’s beautiful and uplifting script along with the strong acting talent will help shine a much-needed spotlight on a process that millions of people experience around the world.”
Following on from his 2018 IFTA Best Film-winning drama
Michael Inside, writer/director Frank Berry’s next project stars Emmy award nominee Letitia Wright (
Cornerstone has acquired worldwide sales rights for Irish writer and director Frank Berry’s (“Michael Inside”) drama “Aisha” and will commence sales at the upcoming Cannes virtual market. The film, which has wrapped production in Ireland, stars Letitia Wright (“Small Axe”) and Josh O’Connor (“The Crown”). It charts the experiences of Aisha, a young Nigerian woman,
Olivia Colman Comedy Joyride Acquired By Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions From Embankment (EXCLUSIVE)
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London-based film sales and financing house Embankment Films has closed a major international deal for “Joyride,” starring Olivia Colman, who is Oscar nominated for Florian Zeller’s “The Father,” another of Embankment’s titles. Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions has bought “Joyride” for the world, excluding North America and U.K.
The deal comes as Embankment – led by Tim Haslam and Hugo Grumbar – amps up its pre-sales slate, with the recent addition of Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern to the cast of Zeller’s “The Son,” which sees Zeller reuniting with “The Father” co-writer Christopher Hampton, and news that Helen Mirren will play Israel’s legendary Prime Minister Golda Meir in “Golda,” directed by Oscar winner Guy Nattiv, and produced by BAFTA winner Michael Kuhn (“Florence Foster Jenkins