Today were talking toStephen Kelliher, co-founder and MD of established London-based sales and film finance outfitBankside Films.
Stephen Kelliher is in a good mood.
A24 ultimately won the project in a high-seven figure deal.
Stephen KelliherCourtesy of Bankside Films
We wanted to have more control over the types of movies we could be involved with, Kelliher says.
Like most start-ups, the first years were more challenging than they expected.
Ive always believed that success breeds success.
TALK TO ME, Sophie Wilde, 2022A24 / Courtesy Everett Collection
It was a story, says Kelliher, that immediately spoke to us.
Looking back on that film, I firmly believe it was ahead of its time, he says.
Now, we live in a world where those stories are so important.
For Kelliher, its a film that is personally very special to him and is definitely a career highlight.
At this weeks European Film Market, Bankside is in town with a hefty slate.
Sarah Paulson also stars.
Bankside has also boarded international sales rights to Caroline Lindys Sundance Midnight movieYour Monster, starring Melissa Barrera.
Its a slate that Kelliher feels is very reflective of Banksides eclectic tastes.
From a company standpoint, theatrical releases are always key to Bankside.
Its a passion-based business and we want to do films that we care about and feel passionate about.
