AUTUMN 2020 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 This is a new division for SC Films headed by Stephan Manpearl. for home entertainment and television. features from all over the World. We are looking for high quality television productions for distribution, finance and film production. SC Films co-production, funding and distribution. 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 to date has been a challenging year due to coronavirus. I hope you, your colleagues and families are safe during these difficult times. Fortunately our animated features; MARMADUKE, MY FATHER’S SECRETS, BEST BIRTHDAY EVER and DRAGONKEEPER have remained in production so 2021 and beyond, should be busy years for delivery and release. SC is also proud to announce our collaboration with acclaimed director Brilliante Mendoza on GENSAN PUNCH, currently in post. And recently announced for AFM, new animation feature ABSOLUTE DENIAL. SC Films International Ltd 56 Brewer Street Soho London +44 (0)20 7287 1900 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 WRITERS DIRECTOR PRODUCERS In Pre-Production Animation Paul Western-Pittard Steve Trenbirth Trevor Yaxley (MOSLEY, NOAH) (Australia / New Zealand) Sci-fi action adventure Ray Boseley (DISNEY’S THE JUNGLE BOOK 2) Anthony I. Ginnane Delivery Q4 202 (NEVER TOO LATE) STONERUNNER Peter Campbell Set in a distant future where the world is slowly being rebuilt after machines destroyed the planet, Stonerunner is an action-adventure in which a young boy must fight for his family and their freedom with the help of a benevolent robot. NEW TITLE The family title will begin pre-production in Australia and New Zealand in December 2020. It is a co-production between New Zealand’s Huhu Animation Studios, and Accent Media Group and FG Film Productions in Australia. In a distant future, 14 year old Tyson stares out over the ruins of a long forgotten civilization which we soon came to realize is planet earth. When he stumbles across a long abandoned war ma- chine, something much more sophisticated than he has ever seen, a strange & powerful meeting of minds occurs and a strong friendship is formed. Together he and the robot find themselves caught up in a battle against the evil dictator Delacorte and his army, the Old Guard. Tyson finds himself fighting for his family, for choice, for freedom and optimism in the face of all odds. It is scheduled for a December 2022 delivery, ahead of a 2023 theatrical release. Set in a distant future where the world is slowly being rebuilt after machines destroyed the planet, Stonerunner is an action-adventure in which a young boy must fight for his family and their free- dom with the help of a benevolent robot. Steve Trenbirth will direct from a script written by Paul Western-Pittard and Ray Boseley, with Trevor Yaxley, Peter Campbell and Anthony I. Ginnane producing. Simon Crowe, Henry Wong, Caroline Campbell and Anthony J. Lyons will act as executive producers. Trenbirth directed 2003 animated sequel THE JUNGLE BOOK 2 for Disney, and has credits as anima- tion director on sequels LADY AND THE TRAMP 2: SCAMP’S ADVENTURE, THE LION KING 2: SIMBA’S PRIDE and ALADDIN 2: THE RETURN OF JAFAR. 4 STONERUNNER More information: scfilmsinternational.com Credits Not Contractual Credits Not Contractual More information: scfilmsinternational.com STONERUNNER 5 STATUS GENRE WRITERS DIRECTOR PRODUCERS In Post Animation Ryan Braund Ryan Braund Ryan Braund (United Kingdom) Sci-fi thriller Chris Hees (NOCTURNAL) ABSOLUTE DENIAL Delivery Q1 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 2020 Action / Biopic / Drama Honee Alipio Brillante Mendoza Center Stage Productions, (Japan / Philippines) (THY WOMB, MA’ ROSA, Gentle Underground Monkeys GENSAN PUNCH 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 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 2020 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) 10 MARMADUKE More information: scfilmsinternational.com Credits Not Contractual Credits Not Contractual More information: scfilmsinternational.com MARMADUKE 11 STATUS GENRE WRITERS DIRECTOR PRODUCERS In Production 3D Family Animation Ignacio Ferreras, Rosanna Cecchini, Salvador Simó (BUÑUEL IN THE