For years, Geoff Redknap has helped bring films and TV shows to life through his special effects makeup work, and he recently stepped behind the camera for his feature film debut, The Unseen, which has been acquired by Spotlight Pictures.
Press Release: HOLLYWOOD, October 24, 2016 – Spotlight Pictures has acquired worldwide sales rights, excluding Canada, for the gritty sci-fi horror, THE UNSEEN. Written and directed by Geoff Redknap, who makes his feature directorial debut. Redknap is best known for his special makeup effects work on DEADPOOL, THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, THE X-FILES, and STAR TREK BEYOND. THE UNSEEN premiered to tremendous reviews in this year's Fantasia International Film Festival and stars Aden Young, Camille Sullivan, and Julia Sarah Stone.
In a modern retelling of the classic The Invisible Man, THE UNSEEN is the story of Bob (Aden Young), a struggling mill worker, who mysteriously abandoned his family and isolated himself in a small northern town. He returns for one last chance to reconnect with his troubled daughter Eva (Julia Sarah Stone), but when Eva goes missing, Bob will risk everything to find her including exposing the secret that he is becoming invisible.
“We are extremely excited to be working with Spotlight. As we brought THE UNSEEN to market, we were looking for a sales agent who connected with our film and its audience. Spotlight's keen understanding of both genre and art house made them an ideal partner.” says Katie Weekley, producer of THE UNSEEN.
Carlos Rincon, Head of Acquisitions at Spotlight Pictures, says “Geoff Redknap not only delivers with the special makeup effects, but he has made his mark as a filmmaker to watch. We are thrilled to introduce such an ambitious film to buyers in which THE INVISIBLE MAN meets TAKEN.”
THE UNSEEN is produced by Katie Weekley for Goonworks Films with the participation of Telefilm Canada. The film will have its Los Angeles premiere at Screamfest at 9:30pm on Tuesday, October 25th.
Rincon negotiated the deal with producer Weekley.
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