First look of the Thriller 'Burn" at Cannes
Photo credit: Yale Productions/Jesse Korman
Film Mode Entertainment and Yale Productions present the highly anticipated World Market Debut and Sneak-Peak of new thriller starring TILDA COBHAM-HERVEY (52 TUESDAYS, HOTEL MUMBAI with Armie Hammer, Dev Patel and Jason Isaacs, and THE KETTERING INCIDENT) JOSH HUTCHERSON (THE HUNGER GAMES franchise, THE DISASTER ARTIST)
and SUKI WATERHOUSE (ASSASSINATION NATION, BAD BATCH)
Film Mode Entertainment and Yale Productions announce the exclusive first-look at the highly anticipated thriller, BURN (formerly PLUME). Their newest feature film, flooded with unexpected twists and turns, features a talented trio of young, talented, award-winning actors, and is set to captivate audiences in Cannes and across the global marketplace.
The contained thriller marks the feature debut for writer-director Mike Gan and stars TILDA COBHAM-HERVEY ( Sundance award-winner 52 TUESDAYS, HOTEL MUMBAI with Armie Hammer, Dev Patel and Jason Isaacs, THE KETTERING INDICENT which won an AACTA for Best-Miniseries), JOSH HUTCHERSON (THE HUNGER GAMES franchise, THE DISASTER ARTIST) and SUKI WATERHOUSE (ASSASSINATION NATION, BAD BATCH).
The film is produced by Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman, Sukee Chew, Russ Posternak, Ash Christian and Michael J. Rothstein.
“I’m beyond thrilled that buyers will get a sneak-peek at BURN for the very first time.” Said Epstein. “The riveting performances by Tilda, Josh and Suki make such an engaging experience for buyers and audiences of all kinds.”
With multiple, impressive award wins and nominations at just 25, HUTCHERSON’S movies have brought in over $4 billion at the box office worldwide.
“The incredible following that he, SUKI WATERHOUSE and TILDA COBHAM-HERVEY share along with our proven-solid successful working relationship with the amazing team at Yale Productions, most recently in RON PERLMAN’S ESCAPE OF PRISONER 614, bring a distinct commercial viability to this highly enjoyable and thrilling film.” Epstein continued.
Filmed in the idyllic Hudson Valley, BURN follows lonely, unstable gas station attendant Melinda (COBHAM-HERVEY) who constantly feels overshadowed by her more outgoing co-worker Sheila (WATERHOUSE). When the gas station they work at is held at gunpoint by Billy (HUTCHERSON), a desperate man in need of quick cash, the heist goes terribly wrong and Melinda comes up with a way to make a connection with the robber, regardless of who gets hurt.
“Working with such an amazing team in front of and behind the camera has been the experience of a lifetime.” Said producer Jordan Yale Levine (KING COBRA, THE ESCAPE OF PRISONER 614). “Between our highly talented cast and crew, and the team at Film Mode Entertainment, we’ve created a true gem of a film that audiences are already clamoring to see. Additionally, shooting in the Hudson Valley and working so closely with the Hudson Valley Film Commission brought a great deal of both professionalism and TLC to the filming process.”
Hutcherson is repped by CAA, The Beddingfield Co. and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. Waterhouse is repped by CAA and Untitled Entertainment as well as Independent Talent Group in the U.K. Cobham-Hervey is repped by CAA and United Management.
CAA Media Finance is representing the North American distribution rights on BURN, with Film Mode Entertainment handling international sales.
About Film Mode Entertainment
Film Mode Entertainment is a leading worldwide sales agent, production entity and distribution company, focusing on commercially driven feature films of all genres and budget sizes. Film Mode represents projects at all stages of the filmmaking process, often as Executive Producer, with the aim of helping producers and distributors achieve maximum exposure for their films. Film Mode’s recent successes include SUGAR MOUNTAIN starring Jason Momoa, LITTLE PINK HOUSE starring Academy Award nominee Catherine Keener and THE ESCAPE OF PRISONER 614 starring Golden Globe winner Ron Perlman. Upcoming releases include BURN starring Josh Hutcherson and Suki Waterhouse, and VIKING DESTINY starring Academy Award nominee Terence Stamp. Additional titles include THE GOOD NEIGHBOR starring Academy Award nominee James Caan, and GANGSTER LAND starring Milo Gibson, Sean Faris, Jason Patric, and Jamie-Lynn Sigler. DocMode, Film Mode’s Documentary label was launched to focus on award-winning Documentaries that impact the world. BALLERINA, the first film under the label will have its American debut in 2018. Film Mode is based in Beverly Hills, CA.
