Exclusive: Christine Günther and Chevy Chen, the co-founding heads of Berlin and Los Angeles-based production company Fireglory Pictures, first met in Germany via Doug Liman’s executive produced series Covert Affairs.
“I was handling international producing work and met Christine when I came over to Berlin for some unit work,” recounts Chen.
The pair hit it off and started collaborating on a piecemeal basis and then firmed up the working relationship with the creation of joint company Fireglory Pictures just over eight years ago.
They have completed three features under the banner to date: whacky rom-com Kiss Me Kosher, feature documentary Nasima, and ex-convict drama Home, on which they were co-producers.
Projects on the boil include hybrid live variety show and documentary project Music and the Machine by Jacob Kornbluth, best known for Inequality For All and Saving Capitalism; transhumanism drama The Procreators, in which a couple are given the...
“I was handling international producing work and met Christine when I came over to Berlin for some unit work,” recounts Chen.
The pair hit it off and started collaborating on a piecemeal basis and then firmed up the working relationship with the creation of joint company Fireglory Pictures just over eight years ago.
They have completed three features under the banner to date: whacky rom-com Kiss Me Kosher, feature documentary Nasima, and ex-convict drama Home, on which they were co-producers.
Projects on the boil include hybrid live variety show and documentary project Music and the Machine by Jacob Kornbluth, best known for Inequality For All and Saving Capitalism; transhumanism drama The Procreators, in which a couple are given the...
- 10/25/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
The imminent U.S. release of Shirel Peleg’s Tel Aviv-shot love story Kiss Me Kosher has been postponed in light of the attack on Israel over the weekend by Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Menemsha Films was due to launch the German-Israeli production in the U.S. in select theatres on October 13, followed by a wider release and as well as on VOD and Digital on October 20.
The company put out a joint statement on Tuesday with producers at Berlin and L.A.-based company Fireglory Pictures announcing their decision to pull the film for now.
“We are horrified by the events unfolding in Israel. The details of the horrendous attack on the country — on Shabbat morning, as the joyful period of the High Holidays draws to a close — need not be recounted here. Too many innocent lives have been lost. Too many lives are still at risk as the...
Menemsha Films was due to launch the German-Israeli production in the U.S. in select theatres on October 13, followed by a wider release and as well as on VOD and Digital on October 20.
The company put out a joint statement on Tuesday with producers at Berlin and L.A.-based company Fireglory Pictures announcing their decision to pull the film for now.
“We are horrified by the events unfolding in Israel. The details of the horrendous attack on the country — on Shabbat morning, as the joyful period of the High Holidays draws to a close — need not be recounted here. Too many innocent lives have been lost. Too many lives are still at risk as the...
- 10/10/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Gravitas Ventures has acquired U.S. rights to the dramatic feature Home—starring Jake McLaughlin, Oscar winner Kathy Bates and more—from production company augenschein Filmproduktion, setting it for a day-and-date release on December 3rd.
The first feature written and directed by award-winning German actress Franka Potente will hit theaters in 10 cities, in addition to all major cable and digital platforms.
It tells the story of Marvin Hacks (McLaughlin), who comes home after spending more than 20 years in prison to find out that, even after two decades, his small American hometown has not forgotten the atrocity he committed. Despite the confrontation and hostility from the locals, Marvin will do what it takes to win back his place in society. He is welcomed back to his shabby, run-down family home by his terminally ill mother,...
The first feature written and directed by award-winning German actress Franka Potente will hit theaters in 10 cities, in addition to all major cable and digital platforms.
It tells the story of Marvin Hacks (McLaughlin), who comes home after spending more than 20 years in prison to find out that, even after two decades, his small American hometown has not forgotten the atrocity he committed. Despite the confrontation and hostility from the locals, Marvin will do what it takes to win back his place in society. He is welcomed back to his shabby, run-down family home by his terminally ill mother,...
- 10/27/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
German actress Franka Potente will be making her directorial debut with “Home,” a California-set redemption drama starring Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates, Jake McLaughlin and Lil Rel Howery.
Jonas Katzenstein and Maximilian Leo at leading German film production company Augenschein Filmproduktion developed the story and will produce together with Bac Films Prods.’ David Grumbach, Leontine Petit and Erik Glijnis at the Dutch banner Lemming Films, and Christine Günther and Chevy Chen at German outfit Fireglory.
Bac Films has picked up international sales rights to “Home” and will distribute the film in France.
“Home” tells the story of Marvin Hacks (McLaughlin), who comes home after more than 20 years in prison and finds out that, even after two decades, his small American hometown has not forgotten the atrocity he committed. Despite the confrontation and hostility from the locals, Marvin will do what it takes to reclaim his place in society.
“‘Home’ is a...
Jonas Katzenstein and Maximilian Leo at leading German film production company Augenschein Filmproduktion developed the story and will produce together with Bac Films Prods.’ David Grumbach, Leontine Petit and Erik Glijnis at the Dutch banner Lemming Films, and Christine Günther and Chevy Chen at German outfit Fireglory.
Bac Films has picked up international sales rights to “Home” and will distribute the film in France.
“Home” tells the story of Marvin Hacks (McLaughlin), who comes home after more than 20 years in prison and finds out that, even after two decades, his small American hometown has not forgotten the atrocity he committed. Despite the confrontation and hostility from the locals, Marvin will do what it takes to reclaim his place in society.
“‘Home’ is a...
- 5/16/2019
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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