Princ Films boards ‘Isabel’s Garden’ For Cannes Marche Du Film; Newen Police Sales; Sheffield DocFest Theme; Adler Books – Global Briefs

Max Goldbart, Hannah Abraham and Zac Ntim
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Princ Films boards ‘Isabel’s Garden’ For Cannes Marche Du Film 

Princ Films has boarded Kit Rich’s debut Isabel’s Garden for the upcoming Marche Du Film in Cannes. Isabel’s Garden stars Karen David (Fear the Walking Dead) as a small-town TV reporter who has to raise a teenage stepdaughter in the wake of her husband’s death. The film also stars Gabriela Flores (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood), Valery Ortiz (Skeletons in the Closet) and Manuel Rafael Lozano (Teen Wolf: The Movie). Its premiere won the Poppy Jasper Best Feature Film 2024 at the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival. “To be at the Marche du Film is an incredible opportunity to share Isabel’s Garden with the world,” said Igor Princ, president of Princ Films. “Isabel’s Garden has a huge heart and deeply touches those who watch it.” Isabel’s Garden was produced by Giovanna Andolina, Manuel Rafael Lozano and Rich. It was produced through Iris Tuesday Productions. Market screenings will be available for buyers in Cannes.

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