GenStone will work with an “integrated approach to the development and production and distribution of independent films,” the two companies said in a statement. , written by Katy Brand .Arachnophobia Horror 'Sting' From Kiah Roache-Turner Launching At Cannes Market, Cornerstone Handling WW Sales
Overall, GenStone will focus on three areas of content management: development and acquisition of IP; second-stage support to fast-track projects into finance and production and thirdly, international co-productions. GenStone has said the focus will be on “cinematic content for a broad spectrum of audiences.” Films will be produced or co-produced by Genesius and Cornerstone will oversee global distribution.
Cornerstone and Genesius have had a longstanding relationship. The two companies mostly recently teamed onWim Hof,, which launched at the American Film Market. The companies are also partners in The Reset Collective, the Australian production, and distribution company that launched in 2020. Genesius Pictures founder Debbie Gray said: “I’m extremely pleased to be embarking on this new venture with the team from Cornerstone. To develop content together which ensures it can be produced and sold internationally is very exciting. We are committed to the independent film market and hope this partnership brings great opportunities for writers and filmmakers.”
Cornerstone’s Alison Thompson and Mark Gooder added: “We believe with our combined expertise, Genesius with its strong creative producer skillset and talent relationships, and Cornerstone with its extensive knowledge of financing and the international marketplace, will ensure our projects have a clear path to production and global distribution impacting as wide an audience as possible.