Yellow Veil Pictures Secures Global Sales Rights for “Ugly Cry”
Yellow Veil Pictures has secured the worldwide sales rights for the psychological thriller Ugly Cry, directed and written by Emily Robinson, known for her work in Eighth Grade. The film is set to make its global debut at the SXSW festival in the Narrative Spotlight category. Yellow Veil Pictures plans to showcase the film at the upcoming European Film Market (EFM).
Plot and Cast Details
Emily Robinson not only directs but also plays the lead role in Ugly Cry. The narrative centers on an actor who embarks on a perilous journey towards perfection after losing a coveted role due to their unattractive crying face.
The film features a notable supporting cast including Ryan Simpkins (Fear Street: 1978), Aaron Domínguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Robin Tunney (The Craft, The Mentalist). The ensemble is further enhanced by Andrew Leeds (Barry), Heather Morris (Glee), Chalia La Tour (The Good Fight), Ray Abruzzo (The Sopranos), Sophie Von Haselberg (Give Me Pity, American Love Story), Josh Ruben (Werewolves Within), and Melinda McGraw (Mad Men).
Production Team
The production of Ugly Cry is helmed by Sophia Sabella, Pablo Feldman, and Jolene Mendes from More Avenue (Edge of Everything), alongside Rhianon Jones and Tristan Scott-Behrends of Neon Heart Productions. The executive production team includes Debbie von Ahrens, Jim Robinson, Kyle Campbell from Campbell Capital Management, Troy Press, Bella Appel, Darci Price, and Galileo Mondol.
Joe Yanick, the founder of Yellow Veil Pictures, commented on the film, stating, “With Ugly Cry, Emily Robinson addresses very contemporary issues in a highly original way. The script is both intense and unexpectedly humorous, blending realism with genre elements smoothly. It’s an impressive debut that’s likely to captivate audiences at SXSW this March.”
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