FILM & TELEVISION
WILDFLOWER [Now Streaming On HULU]
Growing up is hard, especially when you’re raising your parents. Based on a true story, Wildflower is a coming-of-age dark comedy that follows Bea Johnson from birth to high-school graduation as she navigates life with two mentally challenged parents and an extended family that can’t quite agree on the best way to help.
Director: Matt Smukler
Screenwriter: Jana Savage
Producers: Ethan Lazar, Kyle Owens, Austen Rydell, Billie Lourd, Jamie Patricof, and Katie McNeill
Casting Directors: Lisa Beach and Sarah Katzman
Cast: Kiernan Shipka, Jean Smart, Jacki Weaver, Alexandra Daddario, Charlie Plummer, Dash Mihok, Samantha Hyde, Reid Scott, and Brad Garrett
Premiere: Toronto International Film Festival 2022 (TIFF)
Financier: Entertainment One (eOne) and Limelight
WATCH THE TRAILER FOR WILDFLOWER HERE
WATERSHED [Now Streaming On PEACOCK]
WATERSHED chronicles the story of Mallory Weggemann, who was paralyzed at the age of 18 and found refuge in the pool as a swimmer. Having won five Paralympic medals, Weggemann is now not only looking to reclaim her spot on the podium, but she’s trying to become a mother as well.
Director: Mallory Weggemann, Jay Snyder
Screenwriter: Mallory Weggemann
Executive Producers: Ethan Lazar, Kyle Owens, Austen Rydell, Athan Stephanopoulos, George Stephanopoulos
Producers: Mallory Weggemann, Jay Snyder, Ryan Suffern, Julia Schwarz, Matt Allen
Cast: Mallory Weggemann, Jay Snyder
Watch the Trailer HERE
LATE FAME [In Post-Production]
Legendary New York poet Ed Saxberger's forgotten works captivate an eccentric group of young creatives, reigniting his artistic passion. Their intrigue intertwines with the bewitching presence of actress Gloria.
Director: Kent Jones
Screenwriter: Samy Burch
Executive Producers: Kyle Owens, Austen Rydell, Billie Lourd
Producers: Ethan Lazar (MMP), Pamela Koffler and Mason Plotts (Killer Films), H.S. Naji, Jackie Langelier, and Danny Roberts (Fresh Fish Films)
Cast: Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee, Edmund Donovan, Graham Campbell, Clay Singer
TOMAHAWK SPRINGS [In Post-Production]
After Daniel is expelled from high school in the midwest, his Lebanese mother Layal decides it’s best he move him to his father’s place in California. Agreeing to meet dad halfway in New Mexico, they hit the road — stopping at diners, motels, and hot springs along the way. Tomahawk Springs is a soulful road comedy about family, dislocation, place, and home.
Director: Ramzi Bashour
Screenwriter: Ramzi Bashour
Executive Producers: Ethan Lazar, Kyle Owens, Austen Rydell
Producers: Jesse Hope, Max Walker-Silverman