An Australian playwright and author will direct his first feature film, based on one of his own books.
Sydney-based production company Jaggi.Shute has acquired the rights to Stephen Sewell’s script Babylon, an adaptation of his book of the same name, with the writer signing on to direct as well.
The film will be produced by Steve Jaggi and Liz Shute, to be executive produced by Academy Award winner Bruce Beresford as well as Janine Pearce of The Reef and co-produced by Marc Van Buuren.
Sewell said: “Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure of seeing some fantastic actors bring my characters to life on the stage and screen. The opportunity to take the reins as Director and work closely with the actors to mould my characters is a writer’s dream come true.”
Shute and Jaggi are currently in funding talks with various state agencies.
Shute said: “Stephen...
Sydney-based production company Jaggi.Shute has acquired the rights to Stephen Sewell’s script Babylon, an adaptation of his book of the same name, with the writer signing on to direct as well.
The film will be produced by Steve Jaggi and Liz Shute, to be executive produced by Academy Award winner Bruce Beresford as well as Janine Pearce of The Reef and co-produced by Marc Van Buuren.
Sewell said: “Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure of seeing some fantastic actors bring my characters to life on the stage and screen. The opportunity to take the reins as Director and work closely with the actors to mould my characters is a writer’s dream come true.”
Shute and Jaggi are currently in funding talks with various state agencies.
Shute said: “Stephen...
- 4/23/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Acclaimed playwright Stephen Sewell hopes to make his directorial debut with an adaptation of his 2011 novel Babylon.
Production company Jaggi.Shute is currently in the process of financing the $3.5 million film.
Producer Liz Shute told If that she hopes the film will be funded through private equity, state agencies and an La-based sales agent: "We're not going down the usual Screen Australia route."
Babylon tells the story of an English backpacker who gets more than he bargained for when he hitches a ride with an enigmatic man named Dan. Jaggi.Shute first purchased the rights to the novel after Sewell came on board as consultant on another film.
Bruce Beresford (Mao's Last Dancer) and Janine Pearce (The Reef) will act as executive producers, with Beresford hoping to mentor Sewell through the directing process. Casting will be completed by Maura Fay Casting.
Shute says the plan is to begin filming later...
Production company Jaggi.Shute is currently in the process of financing the $3.5 million film.
Producer Liz Shute told If that she hopes the film will be funded through private equity, state agencies and an La-based sales agent: "We're not going down the usual Screen Australia route."
Babylon tells the story of an English backpacker who gets more than he bargained for when he hitches a ride with an enigmatic man named Dan. Jaggi.Shute first purchased the rights to the novel after Sewell came on board as consultant on another film.
Bruce Beresford (Mao's Last Dancer) and Janine Pearce (The Reef) will act as executive producers, with Beresford hoping to mentor Sewell through the directing process. Casting will be completed by Maura Fay Casting.
Shute says the plan is to begin filming later...
- 4/23/2012
- by Amanda Diaz
- IF.com.au
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