LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent
Film Development Corporation (OTCBB: IFLM), a development stage
international sales and distributor of digital films, producers and
crowd funders to the multibillion dollar Independent Film Industry,
announced today that it signed an agreement to produce the upcoming
feature film, "Famine". IFLM has also been awarded the
exclusive worldwide sales rights. Pre-production is scheduled to
begin in November 2012. The film's
budget is estimated to be $20 million
USD. While the film is not yet financed, management is
extremely excited to be associated with such an interesting
international project.
The story follows the true life struggles of the Irish people
during the Great Famine and the outreach of the Sultan of the
Ottoman Empire to the starving Irish
People. The screenplay was written by Omer Sarikaya.
"It's a little-known but inspiring story," Sarikaya said. "I
would say 99 percent of the people know nothing about this episode
in history, which is something we hope to change." Since he
expressed his plans to make this film, he has received numerous
emails from people from Ireland
and Turkey. The emails expressed
both amazement about this unknown piece of history and anticipation
for seeing the story told on the big screen.
Slated to be shot in Ireland
and Turkey, writer / producer
Omer Sarikaya stated that Turkish
government officials familiar with the project are delighted and
supportive of the production. Additionally, they assured him that
the Turkish Government will provide locations, logistical support
and a portion of the financing for the film. Mr. Sarikaya has also
been in touch with the Irish Government, which has also shown great
interest in the project and has promised their support.
"While the suffering of Irish people during the great famine is
well known, what's not well known is that Sultan Abdulmecid sent
ships laden with wheat some 4,000 miles for relief," said IFLM CEO
Jeff Ritchie. "I believe this film
will shed some light on a piece of history and show how two
completely different cultures worked together over a hundred years
ago for such a good cause."
"The film will be casting A-list American and European actors
for the Irish roles as well as the top actors in Turkish Cinema.
Three of that nations biggest stars, Kenan Imirzalioglu,
Ibrahim Celikkol and Erkan Petekkaya
have all agreed to parts in the film," said the film's co-producer
Roland Mombaur. "It's a truly
international film, we believe it is a win-win situation for us
all."
The film is subject to complete financing.
About the Independent Film Development Corp.:
Based in Los Angeles
California, Independent Film Development Corporation is
developing a multi-pronged approach to integrate the multi-billion
dollar independent film market to include web, sales and
distribution and development.
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SOURCE Independent Film Development Corporation