Possible Films Unveils "Unknowing," Plans More Films in Theaters and on DVD

Possible Films Unveils "Unknowing," Plans More Films in Theaters and on DVD

by Eugene Hernandez

Miho Nikaido as Yuko in "The Cloud of Unknowing." Image provided by Possible Films.

Filmmaker Hal Hartley and his long-time editor Steve Hamilton have formed the Possible Films Collection, a new distribution company that will open its first film, Richard Sylvarnes' "The Cloud of Unknowing," today in New York City.

Described as a "quietly intense ghost movie, "the film is the story of a young doctor who fears that his late wife's spirit is inhabiting the mind of a patient. The film debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival and also screened at other fests including Raindance, Jeonju in South Korea, and a showcase at the Anthology Film Archives.

In a statement, producer Hartley noted that the film was made in 2000 and after its positive festival notices, he and the producers agreed to include the movie on a DVD collection, later adding in a limited theatrical run at the Pioneer Theater in Manhattan. Hamilton's Mad Mad Judy in New York handled post-production on the film.

In a statement, Hamilton said, "We will be producing, acquiring and distributing films that are a result of our combined companies' resources and talent pool, as well as films from other directors, who like us, are anxious to see a greater diversity of films being programmed."

In November, Possible Films will release a collection of Hal Hartley's short films on DVD. The company also represents the worldwide rights to some Hartley features, including "Flirt" and "Henry Fool."

[ For more information, please visit: http://www.possiblefilms.com. ]