IFC Films has picked up the North American distribution rights to ‘The Cured’ at TIFF, and will release the film theatrically in spring 2018.
The film, which premiered at Toronto, is David Freyne’s feature directorial debut, and is set in a future where cured zombies are reintegrated into society. The film is produced by Rory Dungan and Rachael O’Kane for Tilted Pictures.
Rory Dungan told IFTN, “”We had an incredible time premiering The Cured at TIFF and were overwhelmed by both the audience and critical reaction.
‘The Cured’ stars Ellen Page, Sam Keeley, Tom Vaughan Lawlor, Paula Malcomson and Stuart Graham.
IFC picked up the rights at TIFF where the film received great reviews across all of the trades. Rory Dungan, “It's given the film the best possible start and led to an incredible distribution deal with IFC Films in North America. Their passion for The Cured is wonderful and we can't wait to work with them on releasing the film."
Production companies: Tilted Pictures Ltd., Bac Films
Cast: Sam Keeley, Ellen Page, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
Director, screenwriter: David Freyne
Producers: Rory Dungan, Rachel O’Kane, Ellen Page
Executive producers: Conor Barry, Aaron Farrell, John Keville
Director of photography: Piers McGrail
Production designer: Conor Dennison
Costume designer: Tiziana Corvisieri
Editor: Chris Gill
Composers: Rory Friers, Niall Kennedy
Casting directors: Thyrza Ging, Louise Kiely
Written and directed by David Freyne. Produced by Rory Dungan and Rachael O'Kane for Tilted Pictures. Co-producers were Bounder & Cad and Bac Films Production. Exec Producers were Aaron Farrell of Shinawil, John Keville and Conor Barry of Savage Productions, Mark Huffam and Aidan Elliot of Bounder & Cad and Kelly Bush Novak of ID.