U.S. HISPANIC
The Colombian movie La sirga is assured debut and distribution in the U.S.
12 de julio de 2012
After less than one month of the debut of La sirgain Colombia, the company for the distribution of independent movies in the U.S. Film Movement, bought the rights of the film for the U.S. territory. The deal was negotiated by Adley Gartenstein, President of Film Movement, and Pierre Menahem for MPM Film.Directed by William Vega, La sirga was featured at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival Directors Fortnight. Making its New York theatrical debut in the fourth quarter of 2012, the film will see a limited national roll-out to follow, as well as a day-and-date Cable Video on Demand premiere.William Vega is a first rate artist, and the type of promising first-time filmmaker we have been supporting and nurturing for the past ten years. We couldnt be happier to add a fourth Colombian film to our catalog, and to work once again with the MPM Film team Gartenstein said. Menahem added “We are thrilled to work again with Film Movement on another beautifully directed first feature film from Latin America. After the 20 times awarded Found Memories (aka Historias) by Julia Murat, we are very excited to team up again with one of the best arthouse films distributors in North America for such an amazing film, that was just launched at the Directors Fortnight to rave reviews. Director William Vega is definitely a talent to watch and we are proud to start his international career with sales in the US, France, Greece and Colombia after its Cannes launch.
