101 FILMS INTERNATIONAL SIGNS CRIME THRILLER, BROKEN LAW, HEADING TO THIS YEAR’S VIRTUAL MARCHÉ DU FILM

101 Films International, a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has picked up the international distribution rights to Paddy Slattery’s debut crime thriller Broken Law. Produced by Simon James Doyle (Failsafe Films) and Paddy Slattery (True Line Films), with participation of Screen Ireland, the film premiered to a sold-out IMAX theatre audience at the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival in February as well as receiving a prestigious Special Jury Prize (voted for by the Dublin Film Critics’ Circle).

Featuring two stand-out lead performances from Tristan Heanue and Graham Earley, both previously seen in the cinema smash hit Cardboard Gangsters, along with their co-stars John Connors (Love/Hate), Gemma-Leah Devereux (Get Up and Go, Judy) and Ryan Lincoln (Kissing Candice).

Broken Law tells the story of Dave Connolly, a respected member of the Garda Síochána, whose loyalty to the force gets tested by his ex-convict brother Joe following a botched robbery. Suddenly Dave finds himself embroiled in a cover-up that leads to a secret relationship with Amia, an unhappily married woman who also happens to be the victim of his brother’s latest crime.

Speaking about the international sales deal, first time writer/director Slattery says: “We’re so proud of our film and over the moon now that we know it will have a great opportunity to reach audiences around the world. Of course, as a filmmaker, you always hope for the best outcome after so many years of working on a project, so to see our film achieve these milestones is a real dream come true.”

Eoghan Burke, VP of International Sales, 101 Films International comments: “We are very excited to be part of the first virtual Marche Du Film later this month and delighted to add Broken Law to our premium line up of films at the market. It’s a must-see crime thriller packed full of energy and great performances not only from the two leads but also their co-stars.”

In addition to Broken Law’s debut at the Marché du Film, 101 Films International has a slate of feature films for international distribution including Beshoot (120’), a Ronk & Svetofor Film, based on the true story of two fighters of the ‘Donbas’ Volunteer Battalion, who get locked inside the city of Ilovaysk following the Russian army’s invasion into the Ukraine.

Horror film, Death of a Vlogger (89’), the feature debut from award-winning writer/director Graham Hughes, who also stars in the film, is about an ambitious vlogger who experiences the dark side of the internet when his latest video, featuring an alleged haunting, goes viral. Produced by Enlightened Monster Productions, the film was a hit at London’s FrightFest.

Richard (Jon Wright), stars as an uninspired novelist suffering from paranoid delusions, in this multi-award-winning thriller from Scissor Films, The Perception (86’).  He suspects his young and beautiful wife, Haley (Sandi Gardner), of having an affair, and seeks out friends and colleagues to assist him in overcoming his personal demons that may serve to make him or break him.

Two action adventure World War II films are also on offer.  Eastern Front (110’), from Fire in the Hole Productions, which follows a dwindling group of German soldiers who battle to return to their lines on the harsh Eastern Front; and We Go in at Dawn (83’), from award-winning writer/director Ben Mole, about a key figure in the British Air Force, who is shot down over France and captured by the Nazis, from Picture Perfect.

Sk8 Dawg (90’) is a family comedy film from Pet Projekts starring J.D. Hoppe as 14-year-old Tommy Schooner who comes from a family whose lives revolve around skateboarding. When Tommy runs into Frankie, the town bully, he challenges him to a skate competition, but unfortunately Tommy is not the best skateboarder and only has five days to practice. Family animation film Strike (95’), from Gigglefish Animation Studios, is about Mungo Morrison, a boy who lives in a gold mining town where everyone is proud to work at the mine.  When Mungo comes of age, he spends his first day down the mine, but how will he tell his dad he would rather be a footballer than a miner.  Finally, a touching comedy drama from Round Room Productions, starring K-pop superstar Amber Liu in her feature film debut The Eagle and the Albatross (92’). When an orphaned half-Korean girl finds herself in small town America with her only living relative, she seeks out a mentor to help with the only things she loves – golf! The best player in town, a widowed optometrist, takes her under his wing, sending them on a journey to face their fear of losing loved ones and their game.

About 101 FILMS INTERNATIONAL

101 Films International is a leading international sales agent and distribution company, focusing on commercially driven feature films of all genres and budgets. 101 Films International represents projects at all stages of the filmmaking process, with the aim of helping producers and distributors achieve maximum exposure for their films. We attend all the major film markets.

ABOUT AMCOMRI MEDIA GROUP

Amcomri Media Group provides a global distribution capability for independent movie, documentary and TV series producers. Exploiting a network of distribution channels around the world, Amcomri’s companies deliver a premium, transparent and trustworthy route to market. With decades of experience across all the key media markets, the Amcomri team is fast becoming the go-to team for independent producers seeking the widest possible audience for their productions. Amcomri’s network is built on strong, trustworthy partners. Arranging strong pre-sale partners in the major markets, the teams can often provide the assurance that lenders need in order to provide production finance. Amcomri Media Group includes, 101 Films, 101 Films International, Hollywood Classics International, Amcomri Film Partners, Appreciated Media Global and the newly formed documentary, drama and non-fiction series specialist Abacus Media Rights. www.amcomrimedia.com for more.

Source:101 Film International