ICM has signed directors Tommy Wirkola and Adam Salky hot off their
strong showings at the Sundance Film Festival.
Wirkola co-wrote and directed "Dead Snow," a Norwegian horror film
that screened in Sundance's Midnight section. The flick, acquired
by IFC Films, is the tale of medical students who encounter Nazi
zombies while on a snowy vacation. It was compared to the early
genre movies of James Cameron and Sam Raimi.
Salky directed "Dare," which premiered in dramatic competition. The
movie stars Emmy Rossum and focuses on the sexual awakening of
three teens at a suburban prep school. The film is based on Salky's
2005 short film that he conceived with writer David Brind during
their years at Columbia University.
Both were in signed in a competitive environment.
The deals continue ICM's streak of finding up-and-coming helmers
from around the world making left-of-center movies, something the
agency has tried to do since repping such names as Bernardo
Bertolucci and Roman Polanski. Recent signings include Matteo
Garrone ("Gomorrah") and Pascal Laugier ("Martyrs").
Two directors land in ICM fold
Agency signs Tommy Wirkola, Adam Salky
By Borys Kit, February 09, 2009 01:00 ET
ICM has signed directors Tommy Wirkola and Adam Salky hot off their strong showings at the Sundance Film Festival.
Wirkola co-wrote and directed "Dead Snow," a Norwegian horror film that screened in Sundance's Midnight section. The flick, acquired by IFC Films, is the tale of medical students who encounter Nazi zombies while on a snowy vacation. It was compared to the early genre movies of James Cameron and Sam Raimi.
Salky directed "Dare," which premiered in dramatic competition. The movie stars Emmy Rossum and focuses on the sexual awakening of three teens at a suburban prep school. The film is based on Salky's 2005 short film that he conceived with writer David Brind during their years at Columbia University.
Both were in signed in a competitive environment.
The deals continue ICM's streak of finding up-and-coming helmers from around the world making left-of-center movies, something the agency has tried to do since repping such names as Bernardo Bertolucci and Roman Polanski. Recent signings include Matteo Garrone ("Gomorrah") and Pascal Laugier ("Martyrs").
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