Starts
Dark Signal 08/18/2014 Logline: A stranded woman must solve the mystery of a murdered girl whose spirit has returned with a message. Production Company: Yona Films Director: Edward Evers-Swindell Executive Producer: Neil Marshall Producers: Jonas Babics, Paul DuBois Cast: James Cosmo, Cinzia Monreale, Eleanor Gecks, Gareth David-Lloyd Screenwriters: Edward Evers-Swindell, Antony Jones SSN Insight: Project marks the feature producing debut of Jonas Babics and Paul DuBois. Executive Producer Neil Marshall wrote and directed the horror film “The Descent” (UK/2006).
Meadowland 08/18/2014 Logline: A married couple suffers through their son's disappearance, and while the husband, a New York City police officer, turns to more traditional forms of healing, the wife goes down an unexpected path and finds herself in danger. Production Companies: Untitled Entertainment, Bron Studios Director: Reed Morano Executive Producers: Jennifer Levine, Jason Cloth Producers: Olivia Wilde, Matt Tauber, Aaron Gilbert, Margot Hand Cast: Olivia Wilde, Elisabeth Moss, Natasha Lyonne, Luke Wilson, Ty Simpkins Screenwriter: Chris Rossi SSN Insight: Project marks the directorial debut for noted director of photography Reed Morano.
We Are Your Friends 08/18/2014 Logline: In this coming-of-age story set in the world of electronic music and Hollywood nightlife, a young DJ navigates relationships, his passions, and his prospects for the future while he works on what he hopes will become his first hit track. Production Company: Working Title Films Director: Max Joseph Executive Producer: Richard Silverman Producers: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Liza Chasin, Johanna Byer Cast: Zac Efron, Emily Ratajkowski, Jon Abrahams Screenwriters: Max Joseph, Meaghan Oppenheimer; Richard Silverman (story) SSN Insight: Project marks the feature directorial debut of Max Joseph, a host and executive producer of MTV’s “Catfish: The TV Show.”
Sinister 2 08/18/2014 Logline: A protective single mother moves her twin 9-year-old sons into a house with a disturbing secret. Production Companies: Blumhouse Productions, Automatik Entertainment Director: Ciaran Foy Executive Producers: Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Charles Layton, Xavier Marchand, Patrice Theroux Producers: Jason Blum, Scott Derrickson Cast: Shannyn Sossamon,James Ransone, Robert Sloan, Dartanian Sloan Screenwriters: Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill Details: Sequel to "Sinister" (USA/2012) directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Ethan Hawke. SSN Insight: Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill wrote the screenplays for "Sinister 2" and the original "Sinister" (USA/2012), which was directed by Scott Derrickson. Ciaran Foy is directing this sequel, while Scott Derrickson is currently preparing to direct Marvel's "Dr. Strange."
Wraps
Miles Ahead 08/15/2014 Logline: A look into the life of legendary trumpeter Miles Davis. Production Companies: Crescendo Productions, BiFrost Pictures Director: Don Cheadle Executive Producers: Steven Baigelman, Cassian Elwes, Pamela Hirsch, Cheryl Davis, Erin Davis, Cary Brokaw Producers: Kay Liberman, Lenore Zerman, Vince Wilburn Jr., Darryl Porter, Don Cheadle, Daniel Wagner, Robert Ogden Barnum Cast: Don Cheadle, Ewan McGregor, Keith Stanfield, Emayatzy Corinealdi Screenwriters: Steven Baigelman, Don Cheadle (current draft); Stephen J Rivele, Christopher Wilkinson (previous draft) SSN Insight: Feature directorial debut of Don Cheadle.
The Hollars 08/15/2014 Logline: John Hollar, an aspiring New York City artist, brings his girlfriend to his Middle America hometown on the eve of his mother's brain surgery. Production Companies: Sunday Night Productions, Sycamore Pictures, Groundswell Productions Director: John Krasinski Executive Producers: Janice Williams, James C Strouse, Allyson Seeger Producers: Michael London, Tom Rice, Ben Nearn Cast: John Krasinski, Anna Kendrick, Richard Jenkins, Margo Martindale, Sharlto Copley, Charlie Day Screenwriter: James C Strouse SSN Insight: Chris Pratt was previously attached to star.