Sony Pictures Classics has acquired all worldwide rights to Oh, Hi!, written and directed by Sophie Brooks (The Boy Downstairs). The film, Brooks’ sophomore feature, stars Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, and John Reynolds. It premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
Oh, Hi! is produced by David Brooks, Dan Clifton, Julie Waters, Sophie Brooks, and Molly Gordon. Evan Dyal, Justin Brown, and Evan Moore are executive producers alongside Sabina Friedman-Seitz, Molly Quinn, Matthew M. Welty, and Elan Gale.
In Oh, Hi!, Iris (Molly Gordon) and Isaac’s (Logan Lerman) first romantic weekend getaway as a couple goes awry. Convinced that he’s just confused, Iris goes to extreme lengths to prove to him that they are meant to be together.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled that we have found our home with Sony Pictures Classics. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved their films,” Brooks said. “Always marked by distinct voices and elegance. I can’t wait for audiences to see our kooky film in theaters.”
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Sony Pictures Classics describes the film as “That unpredictable, dark romantic comedy – youthful and hilarious yet with just the right about of danger.” With “fantastic” performances “brilliantly directed” by Brooks. The studio also calls it “a definite audience winner.
Sophie Brooks is a London-born, Brooklyn-based writer and director. The Boy Downstairs was acquired by Film Rise and HBO at the Tribeca Film Festival. It was produced by David Brooks, Paul Brooks and Dan Clifton and stars Zosia Mamet, Matthew Shear and Diana Irvine.
The deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and WME Independent and UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers. Watermark Media financed the feature, in association with QWGmire, AmorFortuna, and Bespoke Production Capital.
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