AFM Spotlight: VMI Worldwide

SANTA MONICA: At this year’s American Film Market, VMI Worldwide is looking forward to presenting a lineup that shows the maturation of its film division, according to André Relis, the company’s president.

“We’re also enthusiastic about our ever-increasing representation of the domestic rights to our films, turning VMI into a global sales agent, rather than just focusing on international sales,” he says.

One of the titles in VMI’s catalogue for AFM is Cottage Country, a comedy starring Malin Akerman, Tyler Labine and Lucy Punch. The Last Keepers, which Relis describes as “a magical coming-of-age story,” features Zosia Mamet, Virginia Madsen, Olympia Dukakis and Aidan Quinn. There is also Mickey Matson & the Copperhead Conspiracy, a family adventure with Christopher Lloyd and Ernie Hudson. “These films will appeal to audiences based on the universally regarded themes of the films, matched with well-known names and recognizable faces,” notes Relis.

Visit VMI’s WorldScreenings.com Screening Room for more on its AFM slate.