Black Dogthe debut function of Screen Star of Tomorrow George Jaques, has been acquired for UK-Ireland distribution by Vertigo Releasing.
Vertigo acquired the movie from Independent Entertainment, and can set a theatrical launch for later in 2024.
Black Dog was written by Jaques with fellow 2022 Star Jamie Flatters. Flatters stars within the movie alongside newcomer Keenan Munn-Francis, within the story of two teenage boys from totally different London backgrounds, who open up to one another whereas on a street journey as much as the north of England.
The movie is produced by Jaques, Flatters, Ken Petrie and Ian Sharp; and government produced by David Parfitt.
It had its world premiere within the First Feature competitors at BFI London Film Festival in October final 12 months; and can play at Glasgow International Film Festival later this month.
Edward Caffrey, head of acquisitions and business improvement at Vertigo, described Jaques as “an incredibly exciting talent, whose assured and moving debut really struck a chord within our team.”
“I have admired the films Vertigo distribute and how, as a company, they really back filmmakers,” stated Jaques, whereas Sarah Lebutch, MD worldwide gross sales at Independent, described the corporate as “champions of quality independent films and experts in discovering new talent.”
Jaques was named a Screen Star in 2022 as a author, director, producer and actor – a uncommon inclusion in all 4 classes.
Vertigo’s upcoming slate contains George Amponsah’s crime drama Gassed Upreleasing in cinemas on February 9; Luna Carmoon’s UK debut Hoard; and Bertrand Bonello’s The Beast starring Lea Seydoux and George MacKay.
