Italy has selected writer-director Maura Delpero’s Vermiglio to represent it in the International Feature Film Award category for the 97th Academy Awards.
Vermiglio, the Silver Lion winner at this year’s Venice Film Festival, was produced by Cinedora, Chrades and Versus Productions. The feature made its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival where it screened in the Special Presentation section.
Sideshow and Janus Films acquired Vermiglio out of Venice and are planning a theatrical release this year. The companies previously released the Oscar-winning Drive My Car and the Oscar-nominated EO and All That Breathes. Janus Films also distributed the Oscar-winning film The Great Beauty.
Set in 1944, Vermiglio takes its title from a high mountain village in the Italian Alps where war looms as a distant but constant threat. The arrival of Pietro, a refugee soldier, disrupts the dynamics of the local teacher’s family, changing them forever. During the four seasons marking the end of World War II, Pietro is drawn to Lucia, the teacher’s eldest daughter, which leads to marriage and an unexpected fate. As the world emerges from its tragedy, the family will face its own.
Brand New School Extends Reach Internationally Via Partnership With Animation Studio BRUT
Brand New School (BNS) has entered into a strategic partnership with BRUT, a Barcelona-based animation studio. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in BNS’s expansion strategy, with BRUT serving as its inaugural global outpost.
Under the leadership of executive creative director Martin Allais, who will now be represented by BNS for directorial ventures, BRUT joins BNS as part of its collective roster. This partnership combines BNS’s established reputation for innovative creative work with BRUT’s expertise in diverse artistic techniques, including 2D cel animation, stop-motion, 3D animation, and seamless integration of live action.
With Allais leading BNS Spain, Brand New School is expanding its reach to serve a growing network of global clients. This partnership incorporates BRUT’s fresh methodology of working and diverse pool of talent to create content that resonates across cultures. Located in the heart of the European market, the new BNS location will further support and enhance its work with international clients, broadening its ability to meet their unique needs. This partnership represents a thoughtful blend of creativity and expertise, designed to strengthen and grow Brand New School’s global presence.
BRUT was founded by director Allais as an experimental incubator for innovative ideas and techniques. He is also a multidisciplinary artist of Latinx heritage who brings a wealth of creative experience to the partnership. His portfolio spans commercials for global brands like Oreo, Facebook, Samsung, and Dr. Pepper, earning accolades including Cannes Lions for his work on the Samsung Holiday campaign. Recently, Allais’ animated VR experience capturing New York City’s punk scene in the ‘70s, narrated by... Read More