‘This Time’ Picked up by EST N8 Ahead of TIFFCOM Debut

“This Time,” a romantic drama paying homage to Richard Linklater’s “Earlier than Dawn” trilogy, however not formally based mostly on it, has been picked up for world distribution by fast-moving gross sales firm EST N8.

The story follows two highschool sweethearts who unexpectedly reunite in Los Angeles 23 years after they have been separated in Jakarta and should resolve in the event that they’re nonetheless in love.

The movie, directed by Sebastien Tobler, stars Ken Kirby (“Good Hassle,” “Dynasty”), Leila Perry (“Filthy Animals”) and was produced by Theresa Chiu. It had its world premiere on the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Movie Pageant in Could.

The rights deal was brokered by Tenten Wei and Sophie Shi of EST N8. The corporate will introduce the movie to consumers on the TIFFCOM, the rights gross sales market hooked up to the Tokyo Worldwide Movie pageant and subsequent month’s American Movie Market.

“The movie’s exploration of affection, separation, and reconnection is deeply resonant, and we imagine it should captivate viewers globally,” mentioned Jaeson Ma, the founding father of EST Studios.

“’This Time’ is a good looking addition to our lineup, showcasing the facility of storytelling to bridge cultures and feelings. We stay up for sharing this heartfelt journey with audiences worldwide,” Kris Eiamsakulrat, co-founder of N8.

EST N8 is a three way partnership between U.S.-based EST Studios and Thailand’s N8 firm. The corporate was busy at this month’s Asian Contents and Movie Market, hooked up to the Busan Worldwide Movie Pageant, launching new titles within the Asian market and selecting up others.

EST Studios gross sales titles additionally embrace: the not too long ago launched horror thriller “Chabak,” from producer Tiger Yeongseop Kim; Busan official documentary choice “April Tragedy (The Daughters Of That Day)”; Cantonese-language thriller “Tape,” based mostly on one other Linklater movie; Asian horror titles “Useless Boys Membership” (aka “Geng Kubur”) and “The Scarecrow”; Emmy-award successful director Jessica Q. Chen’s documentary “Surf Nation”; Canneseries title “Streams Movement From a River”; and producing titles “Ok-Pops!,” directed by Grammy winner Anderson Paak; and the documentary “Hidden Letters,” Violet Du Feng’s 2023 Academy Award shortlisted characteristic documentary, which made its world premiere on the 2022 Tribeca Movie Pageant.