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SPRING 2021 INTRODUCTION SC LIVE ACTION SC ANIMATION SC TELEVISION SC Films specialises in international film sales, SC Films has a catalogue of over 50 live features SC Films represents the very best of independent animated We are looking for high quality television productions for co-production, for home entertainment and television. features from all over the World. funding and distribution. distribution, finance and film production. SC Films is based in London and was founded by Simon See scfilmsinternational.com for more details. See scfilmsinternational.com for more details. Crowe and tech entrepreneur, Matthew Joynes in 2008. SC Films focus on 4–5 theatrical films per year, working closely with producers and financiers to secure finance and maximise revenues worldwide. 2020 was a very challenging year for independent film but we all hope 2021 will be far more exciting and safer. 2021 will be a busy year for SC Films with releases including animated features MARMADUKE, ABSOLUTE DENIAL, MY FATHER’S SECRETS, BEST BIRTHDAY EVER and live action feature GENSAN PUNCH (from award-winning director Brilliante Mendoza). 2022 releases will include Chinese-Spanish animated feature DRAGONKEEPER. SC Films International Ltd 16 Beaufourt Court Admirals Way Canary Wharf London E14 9XL United Kingdom e [email protected] w scfilmsinternational.com COCKNEYS VS ZOMBIES | RETREAT | GREEN STREET: HOOLIGANS UNDERGROUND MARMADUKE | PACHAMAMA CANDY BOMBER More information: scfilmsinternational.com Credits Not Contractual Credits Not Contractual More information: scfilmsinternational.com 3 STATUS GENRE WRITER DIRECTOR PRODUCERS In Production Family Animation Byron Kavanagh Mark A.Z. Dippé Legacy Classics, Andrews McMeel Ent, (Canada) (CBS’ MICHAEL JACKSON’S HALLOWEEN, OneCool, Bridget McMeel, Tim Peternel MARMADUKE Delivery Q2 2021 THE REEF 2) and Youngki Lee Family animated adventure based on the classic comic strip. Is Marmaduke the most loveable dog in CAST AND CHARACTERS the world? NEW TITLE MARMADUKE epitomizes the overgrown lapdog, with an irascible streak and a penchant for mischief that is tempered with a deep sense of love and responsibility for his family. This new version is set in the world of elite dog shows, rife divas, rivalries and slapstick comedy. The film is funded by publishers Andrews McMeel and forms part of a re-launch of theMARMADUKE brand, with more films, TV series and merchandise planned. Mark A.Z. Dippé (CBS’ MICHAEL JACKON’S HALLOWEEN) directs from a script by Byron Kavanagh. Lead producers are Dan Chuba, Bridget McMeel, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Timothy Peternel and OneCool. Executive Producers include Andy Sareyan and John Glynn. America’s most playful pooch has been delighting fans since 1954. The lovely Great Dane currently appears in more than 660 newspapers, in twenty different countries worldwide. “King Tut” Pete Davidson “Marmaduke” JK Simmons “Zeus” Julie Nathanson “Dottie” Dave Keochner “Phil” (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, ANGRY BIRDS 2) (ZOOTOPIA, KUNG FOO PANDA, WHIPLASH) (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) (THE OFFICE, ANCHORMAN) 4 MARMADUKE More information: scfilmsinternational.com Credits Not Contractual Credits Not Contractual More information: scfilmsinternational.com MARMADUKE 5 STATUS GENRE WRITERS DIRECTOR PRODUCERS Complete Animation Ryan Braund Ryan Braund Ryan Braund (United Kingdom) Sci-fi thriller Chris Hees (NOCTURNAL) ABSOLUTE DENIAL Delivery Q2 2021 Bridge Way Films In the not-too-distant future a genius programmer sacrifices everything in his personal and professional life to build a supercomputer of unprecedented power. Soon the artificial intelligence develops beyond anything he could imagine and the lines between reality and fantasy become increasingly blurred. NEW TITLE An obsessive, genius programmer sacrifices everything in his personal and professional life to build a computer of unprecedented power. After weeks in isolation and watching his life crumble around him, he must now confront the ever-increasing problem of a machine that is much smarter than himself. The unique animation is the passion project of writer-director-producer Ryan Braund, formerly a director at the BBC. Chris Hees of Bridge Way Films co-produces and Troy Russell composed the score. SC Films intend to submit the film to festivals heading into 2021. Delivery is expected imminently. Braund commented: “This film started out as a very personal, passion project. Due to the pandemic and lockdowns, I was then able to focus on the intricate hand-drawing – over 30,000 frames of animation! The film is not only a celebration of animation but also of what can be created remotely and in adverse circumstances.” Simon Crowe, CEO of SC Films International, noted: “Absolute Denial is an incredible undertaking in our truly extraordinary times. Ryan has written, produced and directed a fascinating animation that I hope we can premiere at a physical film festival in 2021!” 6 ABSOLUTE DENIAL More information: scfilmsinternational.com Credits Not Contractual Credits Not Contractual More information: scfilmsinternational.com ABSOLUTE DENIAL 7 STATUS GENRE WRITERS DIRECTOR PRODUCERS Post-Production Action / Biopic / Drama Honee Alipio Brillante Mendoza Center Stage Productions, (Japan / Philippines) (THY WOMB, MA’ ROSA, Gentle Underground Monkeys GENSAN PUNCH Delivery Q3 2021 ALPHA: THE RIGHT TO KILL) From award-winning Cannes / Venice / Toronto selected director Brillante Mendoza, GENSAN PUNCH is based on a true story and follows Nao Tsuyama, a disabled athlete who refuses to let his articifical leg hinder his dream to become a professional boxer. NEW TITLE His remarkable journey takes him from Japan to the Philippines, and specifically the celebrated ‘Gensan’ quarter which has spawned worldwide stars such as the legendary Manny Pacquiao. Brillante Mendoza comments: “Working with the whole team – from the Philippines to Okinawa and Fukuoka, Japan was an enjoyable experience. While we are used to creating different films this particular genre is quite new to me, something exciting. This film is a tribute to boxers, those who fight in and out of the ring, and persevere in spite of the limitations set before them.” The cast is led by Shogen (STREET FIGHTER: ASSASSIN’S FIST, DEATH NOTE, STAY) with Ronnie Lazaro, Beauty Gonzales and Kaho Minami taking supporting roles. Honee Alipio provides the screenplay. GENSAN PUNCH is an English-language Japanese / Filipino co-production. Produced by Center Stage Productions (the Philippines) and Gentle Underground Monkeys (Japan). Gentle Underground Monkeys states: “We are honoured to make a film with the great director, Brillante Mendoza, and his team. Luckily the shooting went well, just before the COVID 19 hit us. We hope this film will remind people to never give up, and that we should learn to forgive others – that life goes on.” 8 GENSAN PUNCH More information: scfilmsinternational.com Credits Not Contractual Credits Not Contractual More information: scfilmsinternational.com GENSAN PUNCH 9 STATUS GENRE WRITER DIRECTOR PRODUCERS In Production Animation Michel Kichka Véra Belmont (RED KISS), Je Suis Bien Content (APRIL AND THE EX- (France / Benelux) (Based on his original graphic novel) Xavier Picard TRAORDINARY WORLD), Left Field Ventures MY FATHER’S SECRETS Delivery Q2 2021 Véra Belmont (MOOMINS ON THE RIVIERA) (MADAME BOVERY) Bidibul (WHITE FANG) MY FATHER’S SECRETS is an important and thought-provoking film that focuses on a family’s journey to reconciliation after facing the trauma of the Holocaust and Auschwitz. NEW TITLE Famous Israeli author and renowned cartoonist, Michel Kichka is the son of a man who was the sole survivor of his family, all of whom were killed in the concentration camps. At 20 years old, Michel’s father returned to his native Belgium, marrying and fathering four children, two girls and two boys. This is the story of Michel’s family and his relationship to his children. They must understand the many issues their father has had to face throughout his childhood, and grow up to become strong independent people in their own right. This intimate and poignant story, told in a unique and touching tone, could only be done justice through animation. A story about survivors and the triumph of the human spirit. From producer Marc Jousset, artistic director of the Oscar-nominated and Cannes-selected PERSEPOLIS. 10 MY FATHER’S SECRETS More information: scfilmsinternational.com Credits Not Contractual Credits Not Contractual More information: scfilmsinternational.com MY FATHER’S SECRETS 11 STATUS GENRE WRITERS DIRECTOR PRODUCERS In Production Family Animation Aje Andrea Brücken Michael Ekblad Submarine (Where is Anne Frank) (Germany, Netherlands, Sweden) (Molly Monster) Alexandra Schatz Filmproduktion BEST BIRTHDAY EVER Delivery Q2 2021 (Molly Monster franchise), Slugger Film A family animation feature based on the best-selling book series by Rotraut Susanne Berner about a small rabbit who lives with his parents and is about to celebrate his 5th birthday. Every child loves their birthday and an adventure! NEW TITLE BEST BIRTHDAY EVER tells the story of Little Charlie, a small rabbit who lives with his loving family and pets in a house at the edge of town. Like many five-year olds, Little Charlie goes to a kindergarten and plays with his friends in the neighbourhood. He is used to having his parents’ full attention – but all of that changes when his baby sister Clara is born, leading to an unexpected adventure with his best friend Monica. The 75 minute German-Dutch-Swedish co-production, aimed