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HanWay Boards UK Debut ‘Sweet Sue’; Nordisk Film Hires ‘The World Person In The World’ Producer; ITV Entertainment Reshuffle – Global Briefs

Tom Grater
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HanWay Boards UK Debut

HanWay Films has picked up world sales rights to Sweet Sue, the debut feature from Leo Leigh, son of filmmaker Mike Leigh. Starring Maggie O’Neill, Tony Pitts and Harry Trevaldwyn, the pic is a comedy-drama following a woman back on the dating scene who meets a mysterious biker at her brother’s funeral. It is produced by Somesuch, SUMS Film & Media with BBC Film. HanWay will screen footage to buyers at the virtual European Film Market. A first look at the film is at the top of this post.

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