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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Indie Powerhouse Production Company 'Phiphen' Marks 10 Years of Redefining the Film & TV Landscape
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey--(Newsfile Corp. - May 1, 2025) - Phiphen, the award-winning independent film and television production company, proudly celebrates its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of championing bold storytelling, supporting visionary creators, and producing genre-spanning content for global audiences. Phiphen Founder and CEO, Molly Conners To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Founded in 2015 by Emmy-nominated producer Molly Conners, Phiphen has established itself as a dynamic force in the entertainment industry. From standout films like Butcher's Crossing and Coup! to its most recent release — Wish You Were Here, the acclaimed directorial debut of Julia Stiles released by Lionsgate and Universal — Phiphen consistently delivers stories that resonate both critically and culturally. The company also produced the 2024 action-thriller Turbulence, starring Olga Kurylenko, Jeremy Irvine, Hera Hilmar, and Kelsey Grammer, and directed by Claudio Faeh. Currently in post-production, Turbulence was shot on location in the Dolomites and London. As part of its expanding slate, Phiphen has announced the start of principal photography on THE STALEMATE, an absurdist Western comedy shooting in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The film stars Ben Foster, Manny Jacinto, and Fiona Shaw, and is directed by writer/director Nicholas Arioli. The story follows a robber and sheriff locked in a bullet-less standoff deep in the Old West. Phiphen's foundation was made possible by the visionary support of its founding board member, Rich J. Berthy, whose early belief in the company helped shape its mission to empower diverse voices and push creative boundaries. In 2022, the company expanded into post-production with the opening of Phiphen Post Studios, a full-service facility in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Co-founded by Jane Sinisi and Conners, the studio has become a creative hub for East Coast filmmakers, offering state-of-the-art resources and a collaborative environment. Further growing its creative reach, Phiphen recently launched Phiphen Games, a new division focused on immersive, narrative-driven interactive experiences. The studio's debut title, Ruffy and the Riverside, is set to release in June 2025, blending heart, humor, and adventure in a bold step into the world of gaming. "Reaching the 10-year mark is a testament to the incredible artists, partners, and team members who've helped shape Phiphen into what it is today," said the company in a statement. "From day one, we've been driven by a passion to tell stories that matter and a belief in the power of collaboration. We're proud of our journey so far and excited for what's next." Phiphen will commemorate its 10th anniversary with a special event later this year, bringing together longtime collaborators and supporters to reflect on a decade of creative achievement and look ahead to the future. About PhiphenPhiphen is an independently owned film and television production company founded in 2015 by award-winning producer Molly Conners. Named after the Phi phenomenon — the optical illusion that gives still images the illusion of motion — Phiphen is inspired by cinema's power to move and connect audiences. The company develops and produces original content across genres and platforms and supports talent at every stage of their careers. In addition to its production work, Phiphen operates Phiphen Post Studios in New Jersey and Phiphen Games, its interactive media division. Media Contact:PhiphenBetsy Rudnickbetsyrudnickpr@ To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
Perth Now
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Manny Jacinto, Ben Foster and Fiona Shaw to lead Western comedy The Stalemate
Manny Jacinto, Ben Foster and Fiona Shaw are to star in the absurdist Western comedy 'The Stalemate'. The 37-year-old actor will star opposite the 'Hell or High Water' star, 44, and the 'Andor' actress, 66, in director Nicholas Arioli's upcoming movie, who is working from his own script. 'The Stalemate' - which is currently filming in Santa Fe, New Mexico - follows a robber (Jacinto) and a sheriff (Foster) who, stranded without bullets and miles from town, are forced to negotiate their way through a bizarre and endless standoff in the Old West. Arioli told Deadline said: 'I spent many years writing this completely absurd movie, and I'm honored to work with such an incredible team who are as excited as I am to bring it to life. ''The Stalemate' is part wacky buddy comedy, part poignant Western elegy - and just straight up a ton of fun. We can't wait to share it!' The movie is to be produced by Molly Conners and Amanda Bower under the Phiphen banner, alongside Andrew Bosworth of Warden Shortbow, and Cari Tuna. Meanwhile, Phiphen's Richard J. Berthy, Jane Sinisi, Linda L. Berthy, Wilson Rivas and Alex Spatt will serve as executive producers with Foster, Serkan Piantino, Emma Thorne, Annabel Teal, Christine Yi and Brian Nemes of Gold House, as well as Jimmy Price and Javier Gonzalez. Conners teased the team knew 'The Stalemate' was 'something special' when they first read Arioli's script. She said: 'From the moment we read Nick's script, we knew 'The Stalemate' was something special. It's rare to find a story that's this fearless, this funny, and this full of heart. 'We're proud to be supporting Nick with such a strong voice - and thrilled to be making this ride of a movie in Santa Fe.' Jacinto could most recently be seen in the Disney+ 'Star Wars' show 'The Acolyte', where he played Sith apprentice Qimir/The Stranger. Reflecting on the series, Jacinto explained the team 'wanted to take a risk' with 'The Acolyte', while retaining the more practical production elements used in the 'Star Wars' Original Trilogy. Speaking at Star Wars Celebration earlier this month (19.04.25), Jacinto said: 'We wanted to bring something different. We wanted to take a risk and bring it back to the Original Trilogy. We wanted to feel the props, we wanted to interact with the puppets. We wanted to get down and dirty with the choreography. 'I'm just so proud of it.' Jacinto will next appear in 'Freakier Friday' - the sequel to the 2003 Disney comedy 'Freaky Friday' that will see the return of Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis' Anna and Tess Coleman. The actor previously said he feels honoured to be part of the 'Lohan-aissance'. Jacinto told Collider: 'I mean, I never thought I'd be a part of the Lohan-aissance. 'She's having a whole revolution of itself, but I remember watching Lindsay as a kid, 'The Parent Trap', 'Mean Girls' and to be able to act opposite her was unreal.'
