The Playmaker Partners With UTA to Handle Sales of Locarno, SXSW Title ‘Sew Torn’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comLeo Barraclough International Features Editor The Playmaker has signed to handle international sales for the thriller-comedy “Sew Torn,” with UTA Independent Film Group looking after North American rights.
The film will have its international premiere Saturday at the Locarno Film Festival on the Piazza Grande. The film had its world premiere at SXSW.
The feature film debut of writer-director Freddy Macdonald explores the intricate tapestry of human decision-making. It follows his critically acclaimed short film of the same title, which was acquired by Searchlight Pictures and received an Oscar-qualifying theatrical release.
The film centers on Barbara Duggen (played by Eve Connolly), a mobile seamstress, who is struggling to keep her fabric shop alive.
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