VMI Worldwide has handed over worldwide sales to Verdi Productions’ chosen family, which is written by, directed by and starring Heather Graham, and released a first image before the feature was presented to buyers at Cannes.
In addition to Graham, Julia Stiles, Thomas Lennon, Michael Gross, Andrea Savage and Jonathan Brotherton also play. It just wrapped production in Rhode Island.
Chosen family sees Heather play Ann, a yoga teacher trying to find inner peace despite the fact that her family is manic and whose dating life is miserable. Not knowing how to say no, Ann finds herself solving everyone’s problems. Struggling to mend her estranged relationship with her sister Clio (Stiles), Ann relies on her friends Roz (Savage), Max (Lennon) and Frances (Odessa Rae) to support her and guide her through the tough decisions. of life.
“I’m so excited to make my dream project with a great team,” said Graham.
Chad A. Verdi, Andre Relis, Michael Nickles, Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr, Paul Luba, and Anthony Gudas serve as the film’s producers. Thomas Verdi, JD Beaufils and Jessica Bennett serve as executive producers.
“In a male-dominated industry, we like to support women,” said producers Chad A. Verdi and Michelle Verdi. “Heather’s drive, writing, directing and starring in this film is amazing to watch.”
Relis, producer and CEO of VMI Worldwide added: “I’ve been following this movie for years. Heather has a unique writing and directing style that takes independent filmmaking to the next level. VMI is delighted to have another female-led film and looks forward to presenting it to the buyers at Cannes.”
Graham is represented by RMS Productions, Paradigm, APA and Morris Yorn Barnes
