Kaleidoscope Film Distribution Acquires Global Sales Rights for George Michael Documentary, Lucy Lawless’ Directorial Debut ‘Never Look Away’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comK.J. Yossman Kaleidoscope Film Distribution has unveiled its Cannes slate, including George Michael documentary “Portrait of an Artist.” The company is also repping global sales rights for Lucy Lawless’ directorial debut “Never Look Away,” a documentary about photojournalist Margaret Moth, and “Forked,” a documentary about celebrity chef Susan Feniger. “George Michael: Portrait of an Artist” features copious archive footage as well as interviews with Michael’s close friends and colleagues including Stephen Fry and Stevie Wonder.
It’s directed by Simon Napier-Bell (“To Be Frank”) and produced by Euan Maclaren of Protocol Media and Eamonn O’Keefe (“Sucker Punch”).
Executive producers include Miles Anthony, Rob Craine, Ade Dimberline, Ian Franses and Willi Kamarad. Kaleidoscope have acquired worldwide sales rights bar a handful of smaller territory specific limited rights. “Never Look Away,” directed by “Xena: Warrior Princess” star Lucy Lawless, premiered at Sundance earlier this year and is produced Tom Blackwell (“The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane”) and Matthew Metcalfe (“6 Days”).
Executive Producers include Tamir Ardon, Nate Bolotin, Christelle Conan, Maxime Cottray, Andrea Scarso and Peter Touche. Kaledoscope, which is repping worldwide rights excluding U.K., Ireland, North America and Australia/New Zealand, will be releasing the documentary in the U.K.
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