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Clay Epstein’s Film Mode Entertainment and Screen Media Ventures announce the acquisition of Richard Gray’s new film “Sugar Mountain”.
Screen Media will distribute the Jason Momoa-starrer across North America with additional release territories that include the UK and Australia.
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Screen Media is planning a theatrical and VOD release for “Sugar Mountain” during the fourth quarter of 2016 in the abovementioned territories.
The premiere screening sparked a slew of offers within the first days of the market.
“We are delighted with the interest we received which indicates the film’s high commercial value and impressive filmmaking. Screen Media Ventures are the perfect partner to bring SUGAR MOUNTAIN to audiences and in particular Jason Momoa’s enormous fanbase.” Said Clay Epstein, President of Film Mode Entertainment.
In addition to Momoa’s many impressive credits including GAME OF THRONES, and the recent BATMAN V SUPERMAN, he is currently in the process of filming two major blockbusters including AQUAMAN and THE JUSTICE LEAGUE PART ONE. Momoa alone brings aggregate box office earnings in the hundreds of millions of dollars to the table and a fan-base that spans the globe.
“Richard is an emerging talent whose tight thriller really impressed us. Fans of the genre and Jason Momoa specifically should mark their calendars.” Said Seth Needle, SVP Worldwide Acquisitions for Screen Media Ventures.
“It’s been such a challenging time for indie film, we’re very excited to be working with Screen Media,” said director Richard Gray. “It’s an incredible opportunity to take SUGAR MOUNTAIN to a wide audience, and that’s exactly what we set out to achieve. To do the deal here with Film Mode in beautiful Cannes within a week has been fantastic.”
The film stars Jason Momoa (AQUAMAN, GAME OF THRONES, BATMAN V SUPERMAN, JUSTICE LEAGUE) and Cary Elwes (SAW, BEING CHARLIE, THE PRINCESS BRIDE). Other cast members include Anna Hutchison (CABIN IN THE WOODS, ANGER MANAGEMENT, SPARTACUS, VENGEANCE: A LOVE STORY); Melora Walters (MAGNOLIA, THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT); Drew Roy (FALLING SKIES, SECRETARIAT); and Haley Webb (RUSHLIGHTS, THE FINAL DESTINATION, TEEN WOLF).
SUGAR MOUNTAIN was written by Abe Pogos and directed by Richard Gray (THE LOOKALIKE, SUMMER CODA). Producers include Virginia Kay, Michele Gray, Jamie Houge, Richard Gray.
Filmed in the picturesque and rugged Alaskan wilderness, SUGAR MOUNTAIN is the gripping story of two brothers, crippled by debt, who fake a disappearance in the Alaskan wilderness so they’ll have a great survival story to sell, but the hoax turns out to be more real than they planned.
For more on SUGAR MOUNTAIN and the Screen Media release plans, please visit www.screenmediafilms.net.
Film Mode Entertainment is handling worldwide rights on the film and premiered the film during the market in Cannes.
