Knightfall, executive produced by Island Pictures’ Dominic Minghella for A+E Studios and History, airs in the US from 6th December.
Knightfall stars Tom Cullen, Olivia Ross, Ed Stoppard, Sabrina Bartlett, Julian Ovenden, Simon Merrells, Padraic Delaney, Bobby Schofield, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina and Jim Carter.
17.07.2016
Meanwhile, on the other side of the island….
While Island Pictures’ co-founder, Dominic Minghella, is busy showrunning a new 10-part drama series, KNIGHTFALL, for A&E Studios/History in the USA and the Czech Republic, it’s business as usual in London.
Sarah Beardsall, Nancy Gryspeerdt and the team are developing our slate of television and film projects with writers in the UK, Europe and beyond.
Please direct any KNIGHTFALL enquiries via A&E Studios in LA. Thank you.
27.11.2015
The Syrian crisis affects us all.
That’s why Island Pictures’ Dominic Minghella has bunked off and joined our friends at Silverfish Media to make this film to support the important work of Theirworld in Lebanon and beyond.
17.9.2015
Pay attention at the back!
We are excited to be working with writer Jamie Crichton on his 3-part psychological thriller and state-of-nation piece, OBEDIENCE.
6.1.2013
The Island Pictures team fondly remembers Anthony Minghella on his birthday, 6th January.
www.minghella.com/ill-always-go-back-to-that-church
With best wishes to all our colleagues and friends who remember Anthony; all those who worked with him; all those who loved him.
ARE WE NEARLY THERE YET?
30.11.2012
Island Pictures is delighted to announce that it has optioned the rights to ARE WE NEARLY THERE YET? – the acclaimed memoir of travel writer Ben Hatch.
Island is developing the project with writer/director Kirk Jones (WAKING NED, NANNY McPHEE) who approached them immediately after reading it:
“I really think it’s a special book and I haven’t met anyone who hasn’t connected with it. Its full of drama and comedy carefully wrapped up in very familiar circumstances.”
Jones and Island Pictures’ Dominic Minghella will collaborate on the script.
ARE WE NEARLY THERE YET? is the story of a family embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime trip around Britain – with two pre-school children crammed in the back of their Vauxhall Astra. Ben and Dinah are travel journalists who have blagged free hotels and dinners all the way from Cornwall to Cumbria, but even the best laid plans can go awry.
Producer Sarah Beardsall says that it was not just the comedy which drew her to the story, but also its surprising emotional underpinning:
“There’s a real warmth that shines through the chaos, and we hope that you’re rooting for Ben and Dinah even when you have your head in your hands. As a parent, there was so much that was recognizable and incredibly funny in the story. It’s a film about being a father but it’s also a film about being a son. Beneath the comedy there’s an incredibly heartfelt and tender film about Ben’s reconciliation with his own father.”
Ben Hatch added: “I’m absolutely delighted to be working with Island Pictures and Kirk Jones. It’s wonderful to know the book is in such safe and talented hands. I am a huge fan of Kirk’s movies and I love the work of Island Pictures. It feels a winning combination to me.”
No date has been set for production, but avid fans of the book are already asking if we’re there yet. Don’t worry, we’ll keep you posted.
29.11.2012
Calling all American friends!
Weinstein-owned arts network Ovation has secured the rights for the US premiere of THE SCAPEGOAT.
Ovation is dedicated to the arts and contemporary culture, and The Scapegoat adds to its growing portfolio of UK content. The film will air on January 22 at 8pm.
Kris Slava, senior VP of the network’s programming, said: “We’ve had our eyes on The Scapegoat for some time. This film is compelling from beginning to end and really masters the art of cinematic anticipation.
“Matthew Rhys gives a sensational performance as his character wrestles with the moral dilemma of assuming another’s life. Charles Sturridge is one of the legendary British writer/directors of our time and this film is beautifully shot and artfully told – a great fit for Ovation.”
Melissa Wohl, senior VP of worldwide distribution for Content Television, added: “We are very pleased to sign this major deal for The Scapegoat in the US, following its international launch at MIPCOM. We are sure it will prove a must-see for Ovation’s discerning audience in early 2013.”
14.11.2012
Young, gifted and broke?
Calling all young film-makers aged 16-30!
Win £1,000 cash and two weeks’ work experience at Guardian Multimedia or Island Pictures.
Film your own 3-minute story and get your voice heard.
The judging panel includes Christopher Hird, Island Pictures’ Dominic Minghella, and the Guardian’s Becky Gardiner.
Island Pictures is proud to support The Intergenerational Foundation, a charity helping to transform the lives of the next generation.
Terms and Conditions apply. See www.if.org.uk for full details.
13.10.2012
DINARD FILM FESTIVAL
We were proud to have taken part in the 23rd Festival du Film Britannique de Dinard, in Bretagne, France, where Island Pictures’ film The Scapegoat played to packed houses.
Island Pictures’ producer Sarah Beardsall, and writer/director of The Scapegoat, Charles Sturridge, were in glorious Q&A attendance. No wonder the good folk of Dinard queued in the rain.
There was even a scuffle for tickets! Qu’est-ce qu’on va faire?
ISLAND PICTURES ATTENDS MIPCOM 2012
12.11.2012
Island Pictures will attend MIPCOM 2012, 8th – 11th October, in Cannes.
Converger à Cannes pour créer un nouveau monde de contenus – c’est nous.