It was a key moment.
Having spearheaded ZFF over the course of 14 years, the pair resigned from the festival in 2019.
AlongsideThelma, its credits to date include Bill PohladsDreamin Wild, and Coky GiedroycsGreatest Days.
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The company also co-developed Netflix featureNyad, starring Jodie Foster and Annette Bening, with Black Bear Pictures.
We also share a great love for American cinema and the tradition of American cinema.
So, I think that influences a lot of where we look to for collaborations and projects.
Zurich Avenue fully financedThelmavia its Swiss finance entity SPG Three, backed by private Swiss investors.
We were always trying to bring private money to film, he says.
So, there was a lot of private money.
The pair have been regular attendees ever since.
We have a great relationship with CAA, so we look at what they send us, says Vezzani.
Thelmawas maybe the quickest decision weve ever made.
We were in L.A. We saw the script and met the team, and it was like instant.
We do say, if it doesnt scream yes, then its a no.
I dont say we always go by that.
We have a go at focus on long term partnerships.
