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STANLEY AND THE INFLUENCER OF DESTINY Stanley, together with his influencer friends, will save reality from the evil Phantagore. The enemy wants to take control of the fictions to break into the real world and dominate it. In each episode, Stanley is catapulted into a different fiction.

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We are pleased to announce the birth of OS TALES, an IP company focusing on creating new original content for preschool, kids, and young adult audiences.

Philip Osbourne and Sir Steve Stevenson, international authors with over 5 million copies sold and numerous adaptations for film and TV, have joined forces to invent fresh and exciting works for the general public.

Philip Osbourne, known for the successful series “Diary of a Nerd,” stands out for the comedy style and strong pop dimension of his characters. Sir Steve Stevenson, author of the famous book series “Agatha Mistery,” is recognized for his adventurous plots full of twists and turns.

The first IP presented is “Stanley and the Influencers of Destiny,” an innovative kids’ series about the world of social media, illustrated by Ale Kapakkione. Thanks to the support of international television investors, OS TALES has the opportunity to showcase its production worldwide and create new characters and stories that will entertain and inspire young readers.

Philip Osbourne and Sir Steve Stevenson will continue to collaborate with their respective literary agencies, while with OS TALES they will present a series of joint projects that are already generating great attention in the editorial and television world.

Almond Entertainment, which operates in more than 60 countries, will handle the management of OS TALES’ rights.

For more information: www.ostales.com

Email: info@ostales.com

Agency: mary@almondentertainment.com

All The Names Of God

From the Spanish king of Action Thrillers, comes the ultimate high voltage challenge. A common taxi driver (Luis Tosar). A police detective (Inma Cuesta) fed up with her life. The city center of a dense populated city. A bomb that will explode unless he keeps moving. All while TV cameras from all over the world keep rolling. Brought by the producers of Langmann’s ASTERIX AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES, think SPEED meets 24 HOURS (with the clock ticking backwards) for an unforgettable 90 minutes that will leave exhausted even the biggest of adrenaline junkies.

After a jihadist attack at the Airport, Santi, a taxi driver willing to help, is taken hostage by Hamza, the only surviving terrorist. An unexpected twist switches their roles and Santi becomes a human bomb walking through the center of Madrid wearing an explosive vest. If he stops moving the bomb will detonate.

Directed by Daniel Calparsor

Starring Luis Tosar (MIAMI VICE, ON THE FRINGE) Inma Cuesta (JULIETA)

Sales: Latido Films

CHAMPIONEXT (SEQUEL)

With a worldwide gross Box Office of 27 million euros, and sold to more than 50 territories. CHAMPIONS was the most successful Spanish film in 2018. Winner of three Goya awards, including Best Film. They return five years later with Javier Fesser once more as director in this new story about self-improvement, full of affection, laughter, and emotion.

Directed by Javier Fesser

Sales: Latido Films

WHAT’S NEW

Montr Al Girls March Screening

Sunday May 21st -12pm- PALAIS C

(Cannes, France) – May 16, 2023. Award-winning Canadian filmmaker Patricia Chica, president of Flirt Films, brings a slate of titles to the Marché du Film, including her highly anticipated debut feature, MONTRÉAL GIRLS

The visually striking coming-of-age drama has been gaining considerable momentum, thanks to its grassroots yet devoted following in North America, as it’s about to hit theatres on June 2nd in the U.S. and June 9th in Canada through Level 33

Entertainment and Filmoption International respectively truth, they come to understand how a single fateful decision could alter the past, reshape the present, and redefine the future, in one single moment of eternity. SPIRAL, a dark psychological thriller with a paranormal twist that competed at the JETS initiative during EFM, is Patricia Chica’s next directing endeavour with Byron A. Martin, producing under his Byron A. Martin Productions company.

The story follows Ramy, a young Middle Eastern poet, as he embarks on a journey of passion, rebellion, and heartbreak after getting involved with two young women who challenge his perceptions and reveal his destiny to him.

Critics have described the movie as “a visual and sonic poem” (Film Threat), “a gift of cinematic wonder” (The Independent Critic), and “Visually striking and emotionally powerful,” (Anderson Vision).

Patricia Chica is repped by Alex Flores of Mojo Global Arts in Los Angeles. To know more about MONTRÉAL GIRLS, please visit the following links:

Official Website: www.MontrealGirlsMovie.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MontrealGirlsMovie

Instagram: www.instagram.com/MontrealGirlsMovie

Hashtags: #MontrealGirlsMovie

What sets MONTRÉAL GIRLS apart is Patricia Chica’s ground-breaking approach to filmmaking, utilizing Chi energy awareness and mindful practices with her team, from prep to post, delivering a truly immersive and emotional experience for her cast and crew. With two remarkable discovery actors, Hakim Brahimi and Jasmina Parent who underwent a one-year rigorous training program designed by Chica for their roles, their captivating performances outburst authenticity. Other rising stars include Jade Hassouné Nahéma Ricci and Sana Asad

MONTRÉAL GIRLS was written by Patricia Chica and Kamal John Iskander

Produced by Bahija Essoussi and Samuel Gagnon of Objectif 9 in association with Patricia Chica’s Flirt Films, with the financial participation of Telefilm Canada, SODEC, The Harold Greenberg Fund as well as national and provincial Tax Credits. Executive Producers Paul Cadieux and Maryse Rouillard acted as investors through their distribution company Filmoption International

Additional titles that Patricia Chica is bringing to the Market are BOUGAINVILLEA and SPIRAL:

BOUGAINVILLEA, a coming-of-age drama with a hint of fantasy that Chica is developing under her company Flirt Films. Reunited by fate, two long-lost childhood friends embark on a surreal journey of self-exploration, unraveling the mysteries of a queer love letter that had abruptly ended their relationship. As they uncover the

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Patricia Chica, director, producer, co-writer is presently available for interviews in Cannes (May15-28), Los Angeles (May 31-June 5), Montréal and/or remotely.

Source: Flirt Films

Director’s Direct Publicity & Bookings: Margaux • prod@FlirtFilms.net

Director’s Inquiries: Cell: +1-310-957-4508

About Patricia Chica:

Patricia Chica is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker with over 60 hours of content to her name. Specializing in character-driven films that features strong emotions and elevated stories, Chica’s work has been in Official Selection at over 300 international film festivals and numerous TV networks, earning her 60+ awards. Her captivating blend of dreamy surrealism and introspective self-reflection creates a distinctive visual narrative that is fueled by higher consciousness.

Chica’s debut feature film, MONTRÉAL GIRLS, funded by Telefilm Canada and Sodec, is set for release in 2023, while she preps for her other features, including SPIRAL (Thriller) and BOUGAINVILLEA (LGBTQ+).