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Geek Tyrant
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Tilda Swinton and Director David Lowery Team Up for Whodunnit Thriller DEATH IN HER HANDS — GeekTyrant
Tilda Swinton and director David Lowery are joining forces for a new film that sounds eerie, cerebral, and totally unclassifiable. The movie is titled Death in Her Hands , and it's based on Ottessa Moshfegh's 2020 novel. It's the latest project from See-Saw Films, the same outfit behind The Power of the Dog and The King's Speech , and it tells a very unique whodunnit story. Swinton plays Vesta Gul, 'a woman striving to take control of her own story' and she comes across a chilling handwritten note in the woods near her home: 'Her name was Magda. Nobody will ever know who killed her. It wasn't me. Here is her dead body.' 'Except there is no body. No blood. Unmoored by the death of her husband and armed only with a camera, her dog Charlie, and her vivid imagination, Vesta becomes obsessed with uncovering Magda's identity and fate. 'As her inner world begins to eclipse reality, the mystery of Magda threatens Vesta's grip on her own life – until, in a spellbinding operatic climax, we realize that Magda's death may finally allow Vesta to live.' David Lowery, best known for genre-bending films like The Green Knight , A Ghost Story , and The Old Man & the Gun , is writing and directing. He said in a statement: 'I am a devoted fan of Ottessa Moshfegh, and the opportunity to translate Death In Her Hands to the big screen has been, in some ways, a subterfuge for getting to spend a great deal of time obsessing over her prose. But now the ruse is up! 'The script begot by the novel will soon become a film, and I am suddenly aware more than ever that adapting this particular work represents a devious challenge (anyone who's read the novel will understand why)! 'But I'm ready for it, and am emboldened to have such wonderful collaborators at my side: the whole team at See-Saw, Jeanie, and of course, the incredible Tilda Swinton, who I know will illuminate Ottessa's story in ways I could only dream of.' Swinton, as usual, feels like the perfect choice. She's an actor who thrives on complexity, and knows how to walk that fine line between grounded human emotion and uncanny surrealism. Producers Iain Canning and Emile Sherman shared: 'David Lowery is a master of crafting striking, atmospheric stories, and there's no one better to bring Ottessa Moshfegh's haunting and brilliant novel to the screen. We can't wait for audiences to step into the world he creates and be swept away by Vesta's story, played by the incomparable, magnetic, and endlessly compelling Tilda Swinton.' Production is backed by See-Saw Films with Jeanie Igoe also producing, and Simon Gillis and Ann Phillips serving as executive producers. Swinton will next appear opposite Colin Farrell in Edward Berger's The Ballad of a Small Player . Meanwhile, Lowery continues his streak of projects that resist simple genre labels, instead offering something far weirder, richer, and more haunting.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tilda Swinton to Star in David Lowery's ‘Death in Her Hands' From See-Saw Films
David Lowery has a new film in the works with Tilda Swinton set to star. 'Death in Her Hands' — described as an 'anarchic whodunnit' and 'an otherworldly psychological thriller' — is adapted by Lowery ('A Ghost Story,' 'The Green Knight') from the cult novel by Ottessa Moshfegh ('My Year of Rest and Relaxation'). More from Variety Colombia Takes Center Stage at Cannes, led by Simón Mesa Soto's 'A Poet' in Un Certain Regard Luke Evans Joins Noomi Rapace in 'Traction,' Action-Thriller Set in Chechnya (EXCLUSIVE) Neon Names Cinetic's Ryan Werner as President of Global Cinema See-Saw Films, the Oscar-winning powerhouse behind 'The Power of the Dog,' 'The King's Speech' and 'One Life' (and, on the TV front, 'Slow Horses' and 'Heartstopper'), is on board to produce. in 'Death in Her Hands,' while walking in the woods near her new home, recent widow Vesta Gul (Swinton) comes across a chilling handwritten note: 'Her name was Magda. Nobody will ever know who killed her. It wasn't me. Here is her dead body.' Except there is no body. No blood. Unmoored by the death of her husband and armed only with a camera, her dog Charlie, and her vivid imagination, Gul becomes obsessed with uncovering Magda's identity and fate. As the synopsis reads, 'as her inner world begins to eclipse reality, the mystery of Magda threatens Vesta's grip on her own life — until, in a spellbinding operatic climax, we realise that Magda's death may finally allow Vesta to live.' The film will be produced by Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Jeanie Igoe; executive producers are Simon Gillis and Ann Phillips. Cross City Films, See-Saw's in-house sales arm, are teaming up with WME Independent to secure financing at Cannes. 'I am a devoted fan of Ottessa Moshfegh, and the opportunity to translate 'Death In Her Hands' to the big screen has been, in some ways, a subterfuge for getting to spend a great deal of time obsessing over her prose. But now the ruse is up!' said Lowery, currently in post on 'Mother Mary.' 'The script begot by the novel will soon become a film, and I am suddenly aware more than ever that adapting this particular work represents a devious challenge (anyone who's read the novel will understand why)! But I'm ready for it, and am emboldened to have such wonderful collaborators at my side: the whole team at See-Saw, Jeanie, and of course, the incredible Tilda Swinton, who I know will illuminate Ottessa's story in ways I could only dream of.' Added producers Canning and Sherman: 'David Lowery is a master of crafting striking, atmospheric stories, and there's no one better to bring Ottessa Moshfegh's haunting and brilliant novel to the screen. We can't wait for audiences to step into the world he creates and be swept away by Vesta's story, played by the incomparable, magnetic, and endlessly compelling Tilda Swinton.' Swinton is repped by Hamilton Hoddell, CAA and Peikoff Mahan. Lowery is repped by WME and Victoria Cook at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tilda Swinton to star in David Lowery's 'Death in Her Hands'
Actress Tilda Swinton is all set to star in David Lowery's 'Death in Her Hands'. Actress Tilda Swinton is all set to star in David Lowery 's ' Death in Her Hands '. 'Death in Her Hands', described as an "anarchic whodunnit" and "an otherworldly psychological thriller" is adapted by Lowery from the cult novel by Ottessa Moshfegh ("My Year of Rest and Relaxation"), reported Variety. The film will be produced by Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Jeanie Igoe; executive producers are Simon Gillis and Ann Phillips. "I am a devoted fan of Ottessa Moshfegh, and the opportunity to translate 'Death In Her Hands' to the big screen has been, in some ways, a subterfuge for getting to spend a great deal of time obsessing over her prose. But now the ruse is up!" said Lowery, currently in post on "Mother Mary," according to Variety. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 임플란트 1개 기준 36만원 지원해드려요 과잉진료 없는 치과 지금 예약 Undo "The script begot by the novel will soon become a film, and I am suddenly aware more than ever that adapting this particular work represents a devious challenge (anyone who's read the novel will understand why)! But I'm ready for it, and am emboldened to have such wonderful collaborators at my side, the whole team at See-Saw, Jeanie, and of course, the incredible Tilda Swinton, who I know will illuminate Ottessa's story in ways I could only dream of," shared Lowery. Added producers Canning and Sherman, "David Lowery is a master of crafting striking, atmospheric stories, and there's no one better to bring Ottessa Moshfegh's haunting and brilliant novel to the screen. We can't wait for audiences to step into the world he creates and be swept away by Vesta's story, played by the incomparable, magnetic, and endlessly compelling Tilda Swinton," reported Variety.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Vimeo Launches Inaugural Short Film Grant in Partnership with Nikon and RED
Program provides up to $150,000 to support up-and-coming filmmakers and drive a new generation of talent Submissions open March 10, Five winners selected by award-winning creators David Lowery, Charlotte Wells, Sean Wang, Savanah Leaf and Adam Bricker, ASC. NEW YORK, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vimeo, the world's most innovative video experience platform for creators and enterprises, today announced the launch of the first-ever "Vimeo Short Film Grant presented by Nikon | RED." This initiative will empower emerging filmmakers to bring their creative visions to life with the support and mentorship of industry visionaries, class-leading equipment, and distribution to Vimeo's vast global audience. The grant will award five filmmakers with $30,000 each in funding to produce a short film, along with one-on-one mentorship opportunities with the selection jury and the Vimeo Curation Team. Additionally, recipients will gain access to: The latest Z CINEMA line of professional video equipment, including the V-RAPTOR [X] and KOMODO-X cinema cameras, which feature all-new Z mount options, as well as Nikon's collection of award winning mirrorless cameras including the Z9, Z8 and Z6III – all powered by the innovative technology from Nikon and RED to ensure films are produced to the highest technical standards.1 A Vimeo Standard subscription, and distribution support on –including dedicated promotion of their work at in-person screenings in NYC and LA hosted by Vimeo. Winning projects will be selected by a prestigious jury of filmmakers, industry professionals, and Vimeo executives based on originality, artistic merit, and feasibility of project execution. The jury will be composed of celebrated Vimeo Staff Picks alumni, including filmmakers David Lowery, Charlotte Wells, Sean Wang, Savanah Leaf and cinematographer Adam Bricker, ASC. 'For two decades, Vimeo has served and inspired millions of filmmakers and film enthusiasts around the world,' said Philip Moyer, CEO of Vimeo. 'We are incredibly proud to partner with industry leaders, Nikon and RED, on this new grant program to accelerate the future of storytelling and launch a new generation of filmmakers. Together we will provide filmmakers with resources, mentorship, and a trusted platform to create exceptional short films and connect with a global audience.' 'Short films are a form of their own, but they're also an essential entryway into the feature film industry — a way many filmmakers begin to figure out what they're doing and who they're doing it with,' says filmmaker Charlotte Wells. 'For years, Vimeo has given an impressive platform to short form work, supporting emerging filmmakers (including me), and in turn, I'm grateful to be able to support their inaugural short film grant — broadening access to this undeniably expensive art form." Filmmaker and grant program mentor Savannah Leaf added, 'As a writer and director, the journey can often feel lonely and nerve-wracking. Mentorship is a powerful way to navigate those challenges, offering the support and confidence to create. From the start of my career, Vimeo has helped me build a community of peers and mentors. I'm excited to collaborate with Vimeo and emerging filmmakers to continue fostering the community that first gave me the courage to direct." 'Nikon and RED are thrilled to partner with Vimeo on this important initiative, which recognizes the visions and talent of emerging filmmakers, while enabling them to create with the best tools available and expand to a broader audience than ever before,' said Naoki Onozato, President and CEO, of Nikon Inc. 'We're excited to see the incredible films that will be created through this grant.' Keiji Oishi, CEO of RED Digital Cinema added, 'Independent filmmaking is a vibrant community that amplifies fresh voices and unique stories, igniting creativity and innovation from emerging filmmakers. RED is excited to partner with Vimeo and Nikon in supporting these promising artists at the beginning of their cinematic journey, and we can't wait to see what they create.' Submissions for the "Vimeo Short Film Grant presented by Nikon | RED" will open on March 10, 2025. Winners will be notified by July 7, with projects to begin by July 2025. Filmmakers are encouraged to visit for official rules, including eligibility, conditions, prize descriptions, and complete details. About Vimeo: Vimeo (NASDAQ: VMEO) is the world's most innovative video experience platform. We enable anyone to create high-quality video experiences to better connect and bring ideas to life. We proudly serve our community of millions of users – from creative storytellers to globally distributed teams at the world's largest companies – whose videos receive billions of views each month. Learn more at About Nikon: Nikon Inc. is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and technologies for photo and video capture; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables visual storytelling and content creation. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional Z series mirrorless cameras, digital SLR cameras, a vast array of NIKKOR and NIKKOR Z lenses, Speedlights and system accessories, Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras and Nikon software products. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit which links all levels of photographers and visual storytellers to the Web's most comprehensive learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. About RED: RED Digital Cinema is a leading manufacturer of professional digital cameras and accessories. In 2006, RED began a revolution with the 4K RED ONE digital cinema camera. By 2008, RED had released the DSMC (Digital Stills and Motion Camera) system that allowed the same camera to be used on award-winning features, television, commercials, music videos and magazine covers like 'Vogue' and 'Harper's Bazaar.' Today, RED cameras are being used on some of the most lauded movies and episodics, including award winners 'Mank,' 'Squid Game,' 'Hacks,' 'Navalny,' 'The Queen's Gambit,' and 'The Deepest Breath.' RED's latest technology includes the highly advanced V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR XL [X] systems, the flagship DSMC3 generation systems and the first available large format global shutter cinema cameras. The RED lineup also includes KOMODO-X and KOMODO, which features a global shutter sensor in a shockingly small and versatile form factor. Also available is RED Connect, a license-enabled feature that unlocks up to 8K 120FPS live cinematic streaming from the V-RAPTOR line of cameras. Find additional information at 1 Equipment will be provided on a temporary loan basis, subject to availability and the final discretion of Nikon and RED. Frank Filiatrault
Associated Press
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Vimeo Launches Inaugural Short Film Grant in Partnership with Nikon and RED
Program provides up to $150,000 to support up-and-coming filmmakers and drive a new generation of talent Submissions open March 10, Five winners selected by award-winning creators David Lowery, Charlotte Wells, Sean Wang, Savanah Leaf and Adam Bricker, ASC. NEW YORK, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vimeo, the world's most innovative video experience platform for creators and enterprises, today announced the launch of the first-ever 'Vimeo Short Film Grant presented by Nikon | RED.' This initiative will empower emerging filmmakers to bring their creative visions to life with the support and mentorship of industry visionaries, class-leading equipment, and distribution to Vimeo's vast global audience. The grant will award five filmmakers with $30,000 each in funding to produce a short film, along with one-on-one mentorship opportunities with the selection jury and the Vimeo Curation Team. Additionally, recipients will gain access to: The latest Z CINEMA line of professional video equipment, including the V-RAPTOR [X] and KOMODO-X cinema cameras, which feature all-new Z mount options, as well as Nikon's collection of award winning mirrorless cameras including the Z9, Z8 and Z6III – all powered by the innovative technology from Nikon and RED to ensure films are produced to the highest technical standards.1 A Vimeo Standard subscription, and distribution support on –including dedicated promotion of their work at in-person screenings in NYC and LA hosted by Vimeo. Winning projects will be selected by a prestigious jury of filmmakers, industry professionals, and Vimeo executives based on originality, artistic merit, and feasibility of project execution. The jury will be composed of celebrated Vimeo Staff Picks alumni, including filmmakers David Lowery, Charlotte Wells, Sean Wang, Savanah Leaf and cinematographer Adam Bricker, ASC. 'For two decades, Vimeo has served and inspired millions of filmmakers and film enthusiasts around the world,' said Philip Moyer, CEO of Vimeo. 'We are incredibly proud to partner with industry leaders, Nikon and RED, on this new grant program to accelerate the future of storytelling and launch a new generation of filmmakers. Together we will provide filmmakers with resources, mentorship, and a trusted platform to create exceptional short films and connect with a global audience.' 'Short films are a form of their own, but they're also an essential entryway into the feature film industry — a way many filmmakers begin to figure out what they're doing and who they're doing it with,' says filmmaker Charlotte Wells. 'For years, Vimeo has given an impressive platform to short form work, supporting emerging filmmakers (including me), and in turn, I'm grateful to be able to support their inaugural short film grant — broadening access to this undeniably expensive art form.' Filmmaker and grant program mentor Savannah Leaf added, 'As a writer and director, the journey can often feel lonely and nerve-wracking. Mentorship is a powerful way to navigate those challenges, offering the support and confidence to create. From the start of my career, Vimeo has helped me build a community of peers and mentors. I'm excited to collaborate with Vimeo and emerging filmmakers to continue fostering the community that first gave me the courage to direct.' 'Nikon and RED are thrilled to partner with Vimeo on this important initiative, which recognizes the visions and talent of emerging filmmakers, while enabling them to create with the best tools available and expand to a broader audience than ever before,' said Naoki Onozato, President and CEO, of Nikon Inc. 'We're excited to see the incredible films that will be created through this grant.' Keiji Oishi, CEO of RED Digital Cinema added, 'Independent filmmaking is a vibrant community that amplifies fresh voices and unique stories, igniting creativity and innovation from emerging filmmakers. RED is excited to partner with Vimeo and Nikon in supporting these promising artists at the beginning of their cinematic journey, and we can't wait to see what they create.' Submissions for the 'Vimeo Short Film Grant presented by Nikon | RED' will open on March 10, 2025. Winners will be notified by July 7, with projects to begin by July 2025. Filmmakers are encouraged to visit for official rules, including eligibility, conditions, prize descriptions, and complete details. About Vimeo: Vimeo (NASDAQ: VMEO) is the world's most innovative video experience platform. We enable anyone to create high-quality video experiences to better connect and bring ideas to life. We proudly serve our community of millions of users – from creative storytellers to globally distributed teams at the world's largest companies – whose videos receive billions of views each month. Learn more at About Nikon: Nikon Inc. is a world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and technologies for photo and video capture; globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for an award-winning array of equipment that enables visual storytelling and content creation. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional Z series mirrorless cameras, digital SLR cameras, a vast array of NIKKOR and NIKKOR Z lenses, Speedlights and system accessories, Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras and Nikon software products. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit which links all levels of photographers and visual storytellers to the Web's most comprehensive learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok. About RED: RED Digital Cinema is a leading manufacturer of professional digital cameras and accessories. In 2006, RED began a revolution with the 4K RED ONE digital cinema camera. By 2008, RED had released the DSMC (Digital Stills and Motion Camera) system that allowed the same camera to be used on award-winning features, television, commercials, music videos and magazine covers like 'Vogue' and 'Harper's Bazaar.' Today, RED cameras are being used on some of the most lauded movies and episodics, including award winners 'Mank,' 'Squid Game,' 'Hacks,' 'Navalny,' 'The Queen's Gambit,' and 'The Deepest Breath.' RED's latest technology includes the highly advanced V-RAPTOR [X] and V-RAPTOR XL [X] systems, the flagship DSMC3 generation systems and the first available large format global shutter cinema cameras. The RED lineup also includes KOMODO-X and KOMODO, which features a global shutter sensor in a shockingly small and versatile form factor. Also available is RED Connect, a license-enabled feature that unlocks up to 8K 120FPS live cinematic streaming from the V-RAPTOR line of cameras. Find additional information at Frank Filiatrault
