
IFC Films and Sony Pictures Worldwide teamed for North American rights to Salvation Boulevard, the George Ratliff-directed film that stars Pierce Brosnan, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Greg Kinnear, Jim Gaffigan and Marisa Tomei. Brosnan plays a charismatic preacher who captivates a city with his charm. When an accident with an antique firearm does in preacher’s adversary, he calls in a loyal worshiper and former Deadhead (Kinnear) for help. All hell breaks loose. UTA brokered the deal for Mandalay Vision, the division of Mandalay Pictures. Cathy Schulman, Celine Rattray and Peter Fruchtman produce. IFC will distribute.


What does it mean that “UTA brokered the deal for Mandalay Vision…” Does that mean UTA acted as the sales agent? Does it imply a relationship between UTA (who there? an agent?) and the execs at Mandalay? is this a function of UTA’s indie film department? just curious about how these things work (ie, indie films getting sold at a festival.)