The Dressmaker BGP • 9 / 23 / 2016 • Ltd .
Cast : Kate Winslet , Liam Hemsworth , Hugo Weaving , Sarah Snook , Judy Davis , Caroline Goodall
Director : Jocelyn Moorhouse Screenplay : P . J . Hogan , Jocelyn Moorhouse Website : thedressmakermovie . com . au
Synopsis : A glamorous , worldly dressmaker returns to her small Australian hometown to seek the truth behind her notorious reputation . This dark and quirky comedy stars Academy Award winner Kate Winslet as Tilly Dunnage , who cares for her eccentric mother ( Academy Award nominee Judy Davis ), schemes with the local sergeant ( Hugo Weaving ) who has secrets of his own , and falls for local farmer Teddy ( Liam Hemsworth ). As she starts to unravel her scandalous past , she transforms the town ’ s women with her exquisite creations . Armed with only her sewing machine and haute couture style , Tilly shows she is a force to be reckoned with and that revenge never goes out of style .
Marketing / Promotion : Partner with a boutique clothing store for bounce-backs that target women . Coordinate with book stores , libraries , and book clubs to promote the movie in conjunction with Jocelyn Moorhouse ’ s novel of the same name . Highlight positive reviews and and any awards season buzz the movie earns . Play up the great cast and seek to generate curiosity that will lead women to view the trailer on-line .
Films attracting similar target audience : The Light Between Oceans , Solace , Bridget Jones ’ s Baby Tag Line : “ Revenge is back in fashion .” Facebook : facebook . com / TheDressmakerMovie Twitter : twitter . com / DressmakerMovie
The Eagle Huntress
SCL • 10 / 28 / 2016 • G • FLAT • NY / LA
Cast : Nurgaiv Aisholpan , Rys Nurgaiv , Kuksyegyen Almagul , Boshai Dalaikhan , Bosaga Rys
Director : Otto Bell Website : theeaglehuntress . com
Synopsis : The Eagle Huntress follows Aisholpan , a 13-year-old girl , as she trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter , and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries . Set against the breathtaking expanse of the Mongolian steppe , The Eagle Huntress features some of the most awe-inspiring cinematography ever captured in a documentary , giving this intimate tale of a young girl ’ s quest the dramatic force of an epic narrative film .
Marketing / Promotion : Partner with wildlife sanctuaries , zoos , and other wildlife habitat organizations for a variety of bounce-backs . Invite bird handlers to visit the theatre opening weekend . These handlers can showcase rehabilitated and trained birds , especially if they have eagles available . Highlight the story of a young girl going against societal norms and entering into a predominantly male world . The movie can be tied into broader campaigns that aim to empower women of all ages . Suggest that parents treat their daughters to this unique film . Suggest that they view the trailer on-line .
Films attracting similar target audience : Kubo and the Two Strings , Southside With You , Sully Facebook : facebook . com / theeaglehuntress Instagram : @ theeaglehuntress
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