Max360 International, anewly founded independent multi-platform content and distribution company basedin Los Angeles, has acquired the foreign rights to the 2012 SundanceDramatic Competition Film, “Save the Date”,a modern romantic comedy directed by Michael Mohan, and written by Mohan,acclaimed graphic novelist Jeffrey Brown,and Egan Reich. The film, Produced by Jordan Horowitz(Gilbert Films, “The Kids Are All Right”), Michael Roiff (Nightand Day Pictures, “Waitress”), and Michael Huffington (HuffingtonProductions, “Father vs. Son”) and Executive Produced by Gary Gilbert(Gilbert Films, “Garden State”), stars Lizzie Caplan (“Cloverfield”)Alison Brie (NBC’s “Community”), Martin Starr (“KnockedUp”), Geoffrey Arend (“500 Days of Summer”) and MarkWebber (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”).
In “Save the Date”, fiercelyindependent Sarah (Lizzy Caplan) breaks up with her overeager boyfriend Kevin(Geoffrey Arend) and finds herself caught-up in an intense rebound relationshipwith new infatuation Jonathan (Mark Webber). Always one to give life advice isSarah's sister Beth (Alison Brie), who is diligently planning her upcomingwedding to apprehensive fiancé -- and Kevin's band mate -- Andrew (MartinStarr). With heart and humor, all five struggle with the trials, happiness, andpain of modern love. Simple and honest and always human, “Save theDate” is a contemporary story about the familial and romantic bonds thatmake us who we are.
“This is our first endeavor with Michael Roiff,Jordan Horowitz and Michael Huffington, and we couldn’t be more excited,” statesElias Axume, President of International Distribution for Max360 International. “Michael Mohan’s refreshing take on the rom-com genre, coupled with anall-star cast, is sure to bring us success at this year’s market.”
Producers Horowitz, Huffington and Roiff stated,"We're excited to bring a newstyle of romantic comedy to the international marketplace and Max360 hasalready demonstrated wonderful passion in joining us in this endeavor."
The deal was negotiated by Elias Axume and JackCampbell, VP of International Distribution, on behalf of Max360 International. CAA and XYZ Films negotiated onbehalf of the filmmakers.Domestic distribution is handled by IFC.
Max360 International will be handling sales at Cannes2012. Visit Max360 at 22 La Croisette Blvd. from May 16-25, or email JackC@Max360International.com.
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