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108 Media has acquired the world-wide rights for the Australian coming of age film, THE INSECT KING. 108 Media is currently pre-selling the film at Cannes Marche du Film. The film’s Executive Producer, Micahel Wrenn is also representing the project at Canne.
THE INSECT KING will be written and directed by first time filmmaker Priscilla Cameron.
Golden Globe Nominee Melissa George (The Good Wife, The Amityville Horror), Sophie Lowe (Autumn Blood, Adore) and Taika Waititi (The Green Lantern, What We Do in The Shadows, Boy) are all attached to star in this project. The story follows Fin, a motherless 13-year-old boy, who falls in love with an exotic 40-year-old woman only to discover that he is in competition with his father for her affections.
A seductive heart warming tale with a blend of unique visual effect techniques and beautiful imagery, THE INSECT KING delivers a heartwarming story of forgiveness and selfless love.
The deal was brokered by Bridget Callow-Wright of Midwinter Films and Jordan Nutson of 108 Media.
“THE INSECT KING is an avant-garde masterpiece,” says Nutson, “It brings together comedy, drama, romance and fantasy to create a fairytale exploration of the magic of love.”
About 108 Media Corp:
108 Media is a unique, vertically integrated and diversified next-generation media company. Through worldwide sales, distribution and ownership of film and TV content, 108 Media is positioned to offer custom built solutions for each of its projects in producing, marketing, and distributing media to all major Digital VOD, Broadband VOD and Paid Cable platforms.
In addition, 108 Media Corp will be handling world-wide sales and North American distribution for AUTUMN BLOOD, the feature film debut from Markus
Blunder. The visually stunning thriller shot entirely on 70mm film in
the Austrian Alps also features Aussie Sophie Lowe.
108 Media will be featuring two other titles on the Croisette. HE NEVER DIED, which stars rock-and-roll legend Henry Rollins as a cannibal in his first leading role. Larry Darling Jr. of Horror Homework says is, “…at the top of my must see list for this year. As well, Fugly! From stand-up comedian John Leguizamo about a comic's near-death experience which causes him to revisit his personal and professional highs and lows.
Short synopsis
Fin, a motherless 13-year-old boy, falls in love with an exotic 40-year-old woman only to discover that he is in competition with his father for her affections. A battle between father and son destroys their fragile world but through forgiveness Fin is able to relinquish his goddess and in return gains a family. A seductive heart warming tale, The Insect King explores the magic of selfless love.
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Project Information
Writer/ Director – Priscilla Cameron (BINGER Filmlab participant –
Directing)
Producer – Bridget Callow-Wright (Midwinter Films, Australia) (Berlinale Talent – Producing) Executive Producer – Michael Wrenn Executive Producer – Shaun Miller
Genre: Comedy Drama / Romance / Fantasy
Main cast attached:
Melissa George (THE SLAP, FELONY, THE GOOD WIFE) Taika Waititi (BOY, THE GREEN LANTERN, WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS) Sophie Lowe (BEAUTIFUL KATE, THE SLAP, ONCE UPON A TIME IN WONDERLAND, AUTUMN BLOOD)
Supported for development by:
Screen Australia, Screen Queensland (Selected for Low budget feature initiative), Film Victoria, Cinema Nova, BINGER Filmlab