In January 2003, Victor Film Company was acquired by
the Caparo Group and re-launched as AV Pictures Ltd with
Angad Paul as Chairman and Vic Bateman as Managing Director.
Since the formation of the company, AV Pictures' role has
expanded from international film sales agency to also incorporate
co-financing and production.
The company has a strong track record in creating value
for its buyers, by clearly focusing on delivering commercial
product across all genres, and by championing break-through
talent, such as Scott Mann ( The Tournament )
and Neil Marshall ( Dog Soldiers ), directors
who have continually proven the potential of new talent
to deliver theatrical thrills from independent productions.
The AV team contains a wealth of experience, understanding
and contacts from across the industry, including Sales,
Distribution, Exhibition, Production and Development. The
team is focused on creating value and service to its buyers
and producers.
AV is now leveraging its market understanding and relationships
to guide its development strategy, focused on creating
new content that has the strength to shine through increasing
entertainment choices and platforms.
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The company library encompasses a range of genres with titles including Black Water, Best Laid Plans, Daylight Robbery, Lesbian Vampire Killers, Truth Or Dare and The Tournament.
Recent AV films include Twenty8k, a political corruption thriller from acclaimed writer Paul Abbott ( State of Play ) and Jimmy Dowdall, starring Parminder Nagra ( ER ); Comedown, an urban horror set in an abandoned high-rise tower block starring Geoff Bell ( War Horse ) and Adam Deacon; and multi-stranded time-tripping romance Jump which screened in Official Selection at the Toronto International Film Festival 2012 to fantastic critical and audience acclaim.
Action road-trip The Liability received it's world premiere at the Torino Film Festival 2012. The story of a veteran hitman and his novice driver stars Tim Roth ( Grace of Monaco, Pulp Fiction ), Talulah Riley ( St Trinians 1 & 2, Pride & Prejudice ), Jack O'Connell ( 300: Rise of an Empire, Harry Brown ) and Peter Mullan ( War Horse, Tyrannosaur ). Metrodome will release the film in the UK in May 2013 and Grindstone acquired to release in North America through Lionsgate.
Uplifting documentary Mission To Lars is an i nspirational life journey featuring rock legends Metallica. Two siblings (Kate and William Spicer) film their attempt to fulfil their brother Tom's dream of meeting rock God Lars Ulrich in a tale which is both funny and touching. The film made its market debut at the AFM in November 2012 and was subsequently acquired by Clear Vision on a multi-territory deal for the UK, France, Germany & Scandinavia.
Latest additions to the AV slate include sci-fi thriller Scintilla starring John Lynch ( Sliding Doors, In the Name of the Father) currently in post-production; and the all-out horror carnage of Let Us Prey which will shoot in Summer 2013 and star Liam Cunningham ( Game of Thrones, Hunger ). The company will launch both titles in Cannes 2013.
Next up, AV will produce Gladiators Vs Werewolves, an explosive battle between the deadliest trained fighters of ancient Rome and a ferocious tribe of savage werewolves. The first part of the trilogy, entitled Edge of Empire, is currently in development. Rob Green will direct, supported by the Special Effects talents of Shaune Harrison ( Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince; Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix; Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire ) and Second Unit Director Peter Field ( Quantum of Solace; Troy; Lara Croft:Tomb Raider ).
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