Acquisition
Altitude has acquired Georgia Oakley’s feature “Blue Jean” for distribution in the U.K. and Ireland.
The film, from U.K./French outfit Film Constellation, is headed to Venice, Toronto and the BFI’s London Film Festival this fall. It will premiere in Venice on Sept. 3.
In “Blue Jean,” Rosy McEwen (“Vesper”) stars as lesbian P.E. teacher Jean, who lives against the backdrop of the 1980s U.K. where being gay is still stigmatised. When a new girl arrives at the school, Jean finds herself facing a crisis that will challenge her to her core.
Hélène Sifre’s Kleio Films produced the feature with backing by BBC Film and the BFI (awarding National Lottery funding), in association with Great Point Media.
Adaptation
“Guns Akimbo” director Jason Howden is set to adapt his upcoming Opus Comics book “Monsters of Metal” for the big screen.
“Monsters of Metal,” which...
Altitude has acquired Georgia Oakley’s feature “Blue Jean” for distribution in the U.K. and Ireland.
The film, from U.K./French outfit Film Constellation, is headed to Venice, Toronto and the BFI’s London Film Festival this fall. It will premiere in Venice on Sept. 3.
In “Blue Jean,” Rosy McEwen (“Vesper”) stars as lesbian P.E. teacher Jean, who lives against the backdrop of the 1980s U.K. where being gay is still stigmatised. When a new girl arrives at the school, Jean finds herself facing a crisis that will challenge her to her core.
Hélène Sifre’s Kleio Films produced the feature with backing by BBC Film and the BFI (awarding National Lottery funding), in association with Great Point Media.
Adaptation
“Guns Akimbo” director Jason Howden is set to adapt his upcoming Opus Comics book “Monsters of Metal” for the big screen.
“Monsters of Metal,” which...
- 9/2/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
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