Project Detail

Untitled Reed Morano (aka First Chair)

Synopsis

A regimented, self-obsessed virtuoso violinist is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and forced to move back in with his estranged wife as he begins treatment. As they attempt to learn how to live with each other again, he experiences a profound change in his behavior that compels him to learn to connect with the music and the people that surround him in astonishing and unexpected ways.

Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Features
Director
Reed Morano
Producer
Alexandra Milchan, Scott Lambert, David Schiff, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross
Executive Producer
Hilary Davis, Stephen Kelliher, Patrick Howson
Screenwriter
Stuart Blumberg (screenplay), Jennifer Yee (original screenplay)
Principal cast
Jeff Bridges, Diane Lane

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

UK, US coproduction

EMJAG Productions (US), MGMT Entertainment (US), Bankside Films (UK), Head Gear Films (UK)

Bankside Films

Ashley House, 5th Floor
12 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 8QN

Head Gear Films

Ashley House, 5th Floor
12 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 8QN

Sales Company

Bankside Films (World sales excluding US)

Ashley House, 5th Floor
12 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 8QN

CAA, WME (US sales)

2000 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles
CA 90067
USA

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