Romantic Comedy 'Written in the Stars' Heads to Cannes Market
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Menik Gooneratne, Nikesh Patel, and Saagar Shaikh will headline the romantic comedy 'Written in the Stars', set within Melbourne's Sri Lankan community. Production is scheduled to begin in Melbourne next month, with Blue Fox Entertainment handling worldwide sales at the Cannes Film Market.
Facts First
- Menik Gooneratne, Nikesh Patel, and Saagar Shaikh star in the romantic comedy 'Written in the Stars'
- Film is based on Su Dharmapala's novel 'The Wedding Season' and set in Melbourne's Sri Lankan community
- Production begins in Melbourne next month
- Blue Fox Entertainment will handle worldwide sales at Cannes
- Australian-Canadian co-production backed by Screen Australia and Telefilm Canada
What Happened
The romantic comedy 'Written in the Stars' is moving forward with production scheduled to begin in Melbourne next month. The film is set within Melbourne's Sri Lankan community and is based on Su Dharmapala's bestselling novel 'The Wedding Season'. Blue Fox Entertainment will handle worldwide sales for the film at the Cannes Film Market. The project is an Australian-Canadian co-production backed by Screen Australia in association with Telefilm Canada.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy romantic comedies or stories with diverse cultural settings, this film may offer a fresh perspective. The involvement of actors from projects like 'Starstruck', 'Ms. Marvel', and 'Deli Boys' suggests a cast with established appeal. For the film industry, the selection for Cannes market sales and the co-production backing indicate a project with commercial potential and international reach.
What's Next
Production is slated to begin next month in Melbourne. Worldwide sales efforts will commence at the Cannes Film Market, managed by Blue Fox Entertainment. Maslow Entertainment will distribute the film in Australia, and Mongrel Media will handle distribution in Canada. The film's progress could lead to a wider release schedule in the future.