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Screen Siren Pictures, the Canadian-based independent production company behind such recent titles as French Exit, Bones of Crows and Indian Horse, on Thursday announced the launch of Scream Siren, a new arm at the company focusing on original, genre-driven storytelling with a spotlight on female protagonists.
Christine Haebler, one of the producers on Scream Siren’s first few films out of the gate, said that the company will apply its “track record of producing elevated art house films to the thriller and horror genre,” prioritizing “unique and compelling stories that resonate with a wide audience, especially with strong female leads that challenge conventions and explore new horizons.”
The label will look to work with both up-and-coming and established writers and directors in the genre space. In addition to Haebler, producers on Scream Siren’s initial slate of films will include the company’s President Trish Dolman and COO, Steven Thibault.
First up on the slate is Ivy, an original teen horror about a malevolent ghost who wreaks havoc on a 17-year-old and everyone who comes into contact with her. Kaare Andrews (Sniper: Assassin’s End) is set to direct the project written and co-produced by Jason Bourque and Paul Birkett.
Next up is Running Girl, a tight action thriller about a young woman who witnesses a harrowing murder only to have to run for her life with a 9-year-old, outwitting the murderers in the high desert. Marie Clements (Bones of Crows) will direct from a script by Deon Meyer (Durban Poison).
Then, there’s Osiris, a supernatural psychological thriller that takes place aboard an IceBreaker on a retrieval mission, which is on a race against time to uncover the origins of a mysterious sound emanating from the deepest part of the southern Atlantic Ocean. Rachel Leiterman will direct from a screenplay by Coz Greenop (Dark Beacon) and Lucinda Royden (It All Comes with Cold Water). This project will be produced in partnership with Gareth Wiley from Phoenix Wiley Films in the UK .
In a statement to Deadline, Dolman stressed that Screen Siren’s genre push through the new label “underscores our dedication to delivering high-quality, captivating content that not only entertains but also sparks meaningful conversations.”
Added Thibault, “Launching our new genre label marks an exhilarating chapter for Screen Siren Pictures. We are thrilled about the projects currently in development and the amazing filmmakers we’ve attached. This initiative not only reinforces our commitment to diverse and original content but also amplifies our impact on the industry.”
Scream Siren’s first trio of films are being cast by Rene Haynes, CSA, whose past works includes Killers of the Flower Moon, Prey and The Revenant. The films are financed and will aim shoot in the fall of 2024 and early Q1 of 2025.
Dolman founded Screen Siren Pictures in 1997, joining forces with veteran producer Haebler and producer and COO Thibault in 2008 and 2023, respectively. Collectively, their productions have screened at Cannes, Berlin, Sundance, TIFF and many other international festivals.
Christine Haebler, one of the producers on Scream Siren’s first few films out of the gate, said that the company will apply its “track record of producing elevated art house films to the thriller and horror genre,” prioritizing “unique and compelling stories that resonate with a wide audience, especially with strong female leads that challenge conventions and explore new horizons.”
The label will look to work with both up-and-coming and established writers and directors in the genre space. In addition to Haebler, producers on Scream Siren’s initial slate of films will include the company’s President Trish Dolman and COO, Steven Thibault.
First up on the slate is Ivy, an original teen horror about a malevolent ghost who wreaks havoc on a 17-year-old and everyone who comes into contact with her. Kaare Andrews (Sniper: Assassin’s End) is set to direct the project written and co-produced by Jason Bourque and Paul Birkett.
Next up is Running Girl, a tight action thriller about a young woman who witnesses a harrowing murder only to have to run for her life with a 9-year-old, outwitting the murderers in the high desert. Marie Clements (Bones of Crows) will direct from a script by Deon Meyer (Durban Poison).
Then, there’s Osiris, a supernatural psychological thriller that takes place aboard an IceBreaker on a retrieval mission, which is on a race against time to uncover the origins of a mysterious sound emanating from the deepest part of the southern Atlantic Ocean. Rachel Leiterman will direct from a screenplay by Coz Greenop (Dark Beacon) and Lucinda Royden (It All Comes with Cold Water). This project will be produced in partnership with Gareth Wiley from Phoenix Wiley Films in the UK .
In a statement to Deadline, Dolman stressed that Screen Siren’s genre push through the new label “underscores our dedication to delivering high-quality, captivating content that not only entertains but also sparks meaningful conversations.”
Added Thibault, “Launching our new genre label marks an exhilarating chapter for Screen Siren Pictures. We are thrilled about the projects currently in development and the amazing filmmakers we’ve attached. This initiative not only reinforces our commitment to diverse and original content but also amplifies our impact on the industry.”
Scream Siren’s first trio of films are being cast by Rene Haynes, CSA, whose past works includes Killers of the Flower Moon, Prey and The Revenant. The films are financed and will aim shoot in the fall of 2024 and early Q1 of 2025.
Dolman founded Screen Siren Pictures in 1997, joining forces with veteran producer Haebler and producer and COO Thibault in 2008 and 2023, respectively. Collectively, their productions have screened at Cannes, Berlin, Sundance, TIFF and many other international festivals.
- 6/20/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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Jinjer have announced a Fall 2024 North American tour with support from Born of Osiris and Hanabie.
The trek kicks off September 20th in Sayreville, New Jersey, and runs through Jinjer’s October 13th appearance at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, California. Along the way, they’ll play shows in Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Toronto, Montreal, Baltimore, Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, San Antonio, Denver, and more.
Get Jinjer Tickets Here
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday (June 12th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Chord. General ticket sales start Friday (June 14th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
“It’s finally time for some huge announcements: We’re stoked to report that this September, Jinjer will return to North America with not only two absolutely...
The trek kicks off September 20th in Sayreville, New Jersey, and runs through Jinjer’s October 13th appearance at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, California. Along the way, they’ll play shows in Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Toronto, Montreal, Baltimore, Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, San Antonio, Denver, and more.
Get Jinjer Tickets Here
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday (June 12th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Chord. General ticket sales start Friday (June 14th) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
“It’s finally time for some huge announcements: We’re stoked to report that this September, Jinjer will return to North America with not only two absolutely...
- 6/11/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
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Truth be told, I’m not crazy about Oscar night. The shoes pinch. Security’s a bother. All the red-carpet nattering unnerves me.
And watching at home isn’t much better. Who really wants to turn on the television at 5 — oops, make that 4 — o’clock on an almost spring Sunday afternoon? I’d rather barbecue some chicken.
But the morning after, one week from today, that’s another story. In fact, Oscar Monday is pretty much my favorite day in the whole movie year. Since I started covering Hollywood 40 years ago, I have always loved that day. If it were up to me, it would be an official holiday. They could call it something fancy, the Feast of the Eternal Reboot, something like that.
Anyway, it’s always fun. For starters, you’ve got the second-guessing, and who doesn’t enjoy that? It’s better than cocoa and cookies on Christmas.
And watching at home isn’t much better. Who really wants to turn on the television at 5 — oops, make that 4 — o’clock on an almost spring Sunday afternoon? I’d rather barbecue some chicken.
But the morning after, one week from today, that’s another story. In fact, Oscar Monday is pretty much my favorite day in the whole movie year. Since I started covering Hollywood 40 years ago, I have always loved that day. If it were up to me, it would be an official holiday. They could call it something fancy, the Feast of the Eternal Reboot, something like that.
Anyway, it’s always fun. For starters, you’ve got the second-guessing, and who doesn’t enjoy that? It’s better than cocoa and cookies on Christmas.
- 3/4/2024
- by Michael Cieply
- Deadline Film + TV
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Record market attendance, headline acquisitions by Sony and ongoing interest in starry packages tell only part of the story of a busy European Film Market (EFM).
An event brimming with late-arriving projects gave buyers plenty to consider and the mood was buoyant following what some had cited as the least productive AFM in decades last October.
“People had had a bit of a disappointing AFM in so many different ways, and everyone was ready,” said Ella Field, EVP of international sales at the UK’s Signature Entertainment, who described EFM as the most cost-effective market of the year. “Where there are great films,...
An event brimming with late-arriving projects gave buyers plenty to consider and the mood was buoyant following what some had cited as the least productive AFM in decades last October.
“People had had a bit of a disappointing AFM in so many different ways, and everyone was ready,” said Ella Field, EVP of international sales at the UK’s Signature Entertainment, who described EFM as the most cost-effective market of the year. “Where there are great films,...
- 2/27/2024
- ScreenDaily
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