Dark Horse
SCL • 05/06/2016 • PG • Scope • NY/LA
Director: Louise Osmond
Screenplay: Louise Osmond
Website: sonyclassics.com/darkhorse/
Set in a former mining village in Wales, Dark Horse is the inspirational true story of a group of friends from a working men’s club
who decide to take on the elite ‘sport of kings’ and breed themselves a racehorse. Raised on a slagheap allotment, their foal grows
into an unlikely champion, beating the finest thoroughbreds in the land, before suffering a near fatal accident. Nursed back to health
by the love of his owners - for whom he’s become a source of inspiration and hope - he makes a remarkable recovery, returning to
the track for a heart-stopping comeback.
Marketing/Promotion: Marketing should target horse lovers as well as those who love an underdog (horse) story. As the film is
set in Wales, tie-ins to anything Welsh are also in order. The release is timed with running of the Kentucky Derby which may open
promotional possibilities.
Compatible films for trailer programming: The Bronze, The Dark Horse, I Saw the Light
Facebook: facebook.com/SonyClassics
Twitter: twitter.com/SonyClassics
The Dark Horse
BGP • 04/1/2016 • R • Scope • Ltd
Cast: Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Sia Trokenheim,
Kirk Torrance, Xavier Horan, Miriama McDowell, Baz
Te Hira, Wayne Hapi
Director: James Napier Robertson
Screenplay: James Napier Robertson
Website: thedarkhorsefilm.com
An inspiring true story based on the life of charismatic and brilliant chess champion, Genesis Potini.
His emotionally-charged story is about finding the courage to lead, despite his own struggles – finding purpose and hope in passing on his gift to the children of his community.
Marketing/Promotion: Highlight positive reviews and word of mouth buzz the movie generates.
The film won the Audience Award at the Seattle, San Francisco, Rotterdam and Palm Spring Film
Festivals over the past year. Set up human-sized chess boards at the theatre to create interest and
curiosity in the film. Reach out to local chess clubs and players.
Compatible films for trailer programming: Touched With Fire, Remember, Risen, Triple 9, Eddie
the Eagle, Gods of Egypt, Eye in the Sky
Tag Line: Every piece has a purpose.”
Facebook: facebook.com/thedarkhorsemovie
Twitter: twitter.com/TheDarkHorseMov
Instagram: instagram.com/broadgreen
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