Studiocanal has signed a three-year theatrical distribution partnership with Sun Africa Group for the release of a slate of English-language feature films in South Africa.
Sun Africa Group will theatrically distribute European producer-distributor Studiocanal’s main slate of English-language feature films in South Africa, including animation titles, films from Studiocanal’s genre label 6th Dimension, and selected South African productions developed by Studiocanal and M-Net.
Sun Africa Group is part of Argentina-headquartered Telefilms Group’s Sun Distribution Group.
The first title to be released under the partnership will be thriller Pressure, directed by Anthony Maras and starring Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser and Kerry Condon. Upcoming releases include Danny Boyle’s Ink, Simon Stone’s Elsinore, Quentin Dupieux’s Full Phil, Josie Rourke’s The Custom Of The Country and Sean Byrne’s The Mannequin, with additional films to be announced in due course.
Studiocanal’s The Road Home, directed by Bill Condon and starring Cynthia Erivo, will start shooting in South Africa at the end of June.
“We are proud to bring a bold upcoming slate to South African audiences while continuing to champion local storytelling and the theatrical experience,” said Anna Marsh, CEO of Studiocanal and chief content officer of Canal+. “We also believe this collaboration with Sun Africa Group will create new opportunities for South African stories and creative talent to reach audiences around the world in the years ahead.”
“Leveraging our distribution expertise, together with our strong relationships and extensive reach within the exhibition landscape, we will ensure that Studiocanal’s films are enjoyed as they were meant to be — on the big screen,” added Debbie McCrum, CEO of Sun Africa Group.
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