New Films Picks Up Dark Comedy

LOS ANGELES: Joining the New Films International catalogue is the dark comedy Burning Palms, which features an ensemble cast that includes Zoe Saldana, Dylan McDermott, Paz Vega and Rosamund Pike.

New Films is currently showcasing the film at AFM. Burning Palms interweaves five stories, set in different Los Angeles neighborhoods, where no taboo is left unexplored. Each character is headed toward a dark, and often comical, fate.

Nesim Hason, the president of New Films International and New Films Cinema, said, “We are excited to be distributing Burning Palms worldwide and we are planning the U.S. theatrical release for early 2011.”

Ron Gell, New Films’ chief content officer, commented, “Burning Palms is a smart independent, cast-driven film that we expect will be a breakout film in the U.S. theatrically and deliver in the international marketplace.”

Producer Oren Segal added, “Burning Palms is a daring film. Writer, director Christopher B. Landon delivered a powerful narrative, with performances from an incredibly strong cast. Burning Palms is an experience that audiences will never forget.”