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'Born of War' premieres in Berlin, February 8
Darclight Films, the edgy genre-driven division of Arclight Films announces the world premiere screening of one of its latest acquisitions, action-thriller BORN OF WAR in Berlin, starring Sophia Black D’Elia and James Frain, Friday, February 8th at 19:10 at CineStar 6. An encore screening will take place Tuesday, February 12th at 14:50 at CinemaxX 11.
This extremely commercial action-packed thriller continues to reinforce the controversial role of the young, powerful, female protagonist who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals.
BORN OF WAR is a gritty and brutal story of a young girl, played by Sophia Black D’Elia, who, fueled by a quest for revenge for the death of her parents, is thrown into the treacherous world of international espionage. With dark and violent secrets exposed, her once simple life is turned inside out and she must choose on which side to fight and whom she can ultimately trust.
“Audiences are demonstrating a major trend toward the strong female protagonist being thrown into the fire and coming out a winner, as evident in a number of recent feature hits that have garnered major awards and recognition,” said Clay Epstein, VP of Sales and Acquisitions for Arclight Films. “BORN OF WAR is the next step in the evolution of commercially successful films that are giving a twist to the traditional action film.”
“Filmmakers did everything possible to ensure the film’s authenticity,” said producer Rupert Whitaker. “We worked with explosives experts from the Jordanian army, were advised by fight choreographer, Joey Ansah (THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM), and Sofia Black D’Elia did all of her own stunts to achieve the gritty and realistic tone we were looking for. Audiences experience everything she does, up close and personal, including hanging off a 6-story ledge on the edge of an apartment block and shooting an AK-47 out of the sunroof of a 1970s Mercedes in a high-speed chase.”
Stunt Coordinator Glen Marks hung out of an attack helicopter above the city of Amman, Jordan, with a cameraman using a 5D as it performed rate 5 turns.
Production utilized smaller cameras to get intimate point of view shots, which would not have been possible with the larger main cameras. The film was primarily shot on the Arri Alexa and Red Epic using old 1960s Cooke’s lenses to give the film grain and lens flares to evoke a full cinematic experience.
This is director Vicky Jewson’s second feature film. At the age of 27, Jewson has been attracting attention for her ability to create sophisticated, commercially viable films at such a young age. She has been making movies since the age of 7 and is a recipient of the Shell Arts and Culture Women Of The Future Award.
Executive Producers include Julia Verdin (STANDER, MERCHANT OF VENICE) Mick Southworth, EP for THE LONG GOOD FRIDAY, THE BERLIN JOB and distributor of SHORT BUS, PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION and OPEN RANGE and Martin McCabe, EP for THE CUBAN WAY and THE RAMONES and distributor of multiple major award-winning films like CINEMA PARADISO, GODS & MONSTERS and THE LAST DAYS ]]>
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Davido Inks Partnership with UnitedMasters For His Nine+ Records Venture
Making yet another major power move, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Nigerian global superstar and Afrobeats pioneer Davido has inked a deal with UnitedMasters for his recently launched label Nine+ Records.
In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together to introduce and foster talent, amplifying Davido’s influence and extending his reach even further. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of African and world music.
Together, the teams will collaborate closely in order to not only introduce, but cultivate career talent. It only expands Davido’s influence and reach.
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Of today’s announcement Davido said, “I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Steve and the team at United Masters, this announcement represents an exciting new chapter for developing and established artists around the world.”
Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters states, “Over the last 2 years, we’ve proven our commitment to Africa investing in artists, education, and technology. Today, we are doubling down. With this new venture with Davido & the launch of Nine Plus Records, we reinforce our mission in becoming a bridge for artists on the continent. Together we’ll identify & develop new artists while supporting them with brand and synch opportunities.”
Nine+ Records will be announcing more artists and partners in the future.
Last night, Davido just sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him.
This news also arrives on the heels of various major company announcements for UnitedMasters. The company locked down a high-profile alliance with SymphonyOS and Groover. Plus, it hosted its annual “A Celebration of Independence” GRAMMY® Concert at the Palladium in Hollywood, CA. The show boasted an all-star lineup, including headliner Davido, Uncle Waffles, Tokischa, Donavan’s Yard, and NLE Choppa. Of the latter, The Source wrote, “This marked the first time UnitedMasters featured international acts, solidifying its impact and representation within the global independent artist movement.”
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