Yahoo News Blue Finch Films Lands International Rights On WW1 Movie ‘Before Dawn’ Set For AFM
EXCLUSIVE: UK-based sales and distribution company Blue Finch Film Releasing has acquired worldwide sales rights, excluding Australia and New Zealand, to Jordon Prince-Wright’s WW1 war feature Before Dawn. First-look materials will be available to view at the American Film Market, where Blue Finch will begin sales.
Based on real-life war diaries, Before Dawn is an epic retelling of one of Australia’s biggest military victories during WWI. Jim Collins (Levi Miller), a young man from the outback, leaves his family-run sheep station to join the soldiers on the western front with hopes of making a difference. Soon, the realities of the muddy, ruthless, and entirely unforgiving war take their toll on a guilt-ridden Jim. As the men in the battalion are whittled away and hope becomes a distant memory, a final chance at redemption comes in one of Australia’s greatest battles; Jim must risk death or forever carry the burden of leaving yet another man behind.
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Penned by Jarrad Russell and produced by Prince-Wright, the film stars an ensemble cast including Levi Miller (A Wrinkle In Time), Travis Jeffery (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes), Ed Oxenbould (Wildlife), and Stephen Peacocke (Me Before You).
“It was many years ago I had the opportunity to read diaries from soldiers who served during WW1. Learning about the incredible victories and determination of these soldiers to serve their countries and above all hope to return home. It was a story I could not shy away from,” Prince-Wright said.
“With support from an incredible cast and crew, we have been able to bring this historical epic to life on the silver screen, sharing an important chapter of history with audiences around the world. A story that I truly believe will connect with audiences emotionally, leaving the cinema with a new look on servicemen and women and the true loss that comes with war.”The Australian and New Zealand rights are with Umbrella Entertainment.
Blue Finch’s international slate includes SXSW 2023 Narrative Competition Winner Raging Grace, SXSW selected Monolith starring Lily Sullivan, and Tribeca selected You’ll Never Find Me.
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