UK-based sales company Reason8 Films has closed a North American deal with Gravitas Ventures for Sweet River.
Gravitas is looking to release the Australian mystery thriller theatrically in April next year. The deal was negotiated between Anna Krupnova of Reason8 and Brett Rogalsky of Gravitas.
Sweet River tells a story of Hannah, whose search for her son’s body leads her to a sleepy rural town that hides dark secrets. It’s the narrative directorial debut for Justin McMillan (Storm Surfers 3D); Ashley McLeod is the producer.
The cast includes Lisa Kay, Martin Sacks and Eddie Baroo, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Marc Furmie. The film premiered at Screamfest LA in October, and was recently picked up by Netflix for Australia and New Zealand where it will be released as a Netflix Original.
