Introduction to the Film
Magnolia Pictures’ genre arm, Magnet Releasing, has acquired the North American rights to the supernatural thriller "Man Finds Band". This film, which premiered at the Tribeca Festival, will continue to be sold internationally by XYZ Films at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) next month.
The Storyline
The story follows Lynn, a documentary filmmaker who returns to her hometown in Texas after receiving a cryptic call. She begins to investigate disturbing recordings of events that no one remembers. As Lynn digs deeper, she discovers a connection between her brother and a viral web series called "Man Finds Tape", which leads her to question the people in her city. When a stranger arrives, Lynn must confront her family’s role in a legend that is bound to a monster that is pursuing the city.
The Cast and Crew
The film features a talented cast, including Kelsey Pribilski, William Magnuson, John Gholson, Brian Villalobos, and Nell Kessler. The film was produced by David Lawson Jr., Aaron Moorhead, and Justin Benson, along with Ashley Landavazo, while Jessica Cargill and C. Robert Cargill and XYZ Films acted as executive producers.
The Deal
The deal was conveyed by Magnolia SVP of acquisitions, John von Thaden, with Nate Bolotin and Pip Ngo from XYZ Films on behalf of the filmmakers. This is not the first time that XYZ Films has worked with other production companies, having previously collaborated with Rustic Films on films such as "Something in the Dirt", "Synchronous", "Spring", as well as Tribeca selections "The Endless" and "Resolution".
Recent Releases
Magnet’s latest releases include the all-female horror anthology film "XX", Takashi Miike’s "Blade of the Immortal", Mads Mikkelsen’s revenge thriller "Riders of Justice", and Carlota Pereda’s "Piggy". Additionally, XYZ Films’ action thriller "The Angry" will receive its world premiere at TIFF.
