Every Secret Thing (film)

Every Secret Thing

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Amy J. Berg
Produced by Anthony Bregman
Frances McDormand
Written by Nicole Holofcener
Based on Every Secret Thing 
by Laura Lippman
Starring Diane Lane
Elizabeth Banks
Dakota Fanning
Danielle Macdonald
Colin Donnell
Nate Parker
Music by Robin Coudert
Cinematography Rob Hardy
Edited by Ron Patane
Billy McMillan
Production
company
Hyde Park Entertainment
Likely Story
Merced Media Partners
PalmStar Entertainment
Release dates
  • April 20, 2014 (Tribeca Film Festival)
  • May 15, 2015 (United States)
Running time
 93 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Every Secret Thing is a 2015 American crime film directed by Amy J. Berg and written by Nicole Holofcener,[1] based on a 2004 novel of the same name written by Laura Lippman.[2] The film stars Diane Lane, Elizabeth Banks, Dakota Fanning, Danielle Macdonald, and Nate Parker, and is notable for being Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand's debut as producer. The film is set to be released on May 15, 2015.

Cast

Production

On August 10, 2010, Deadline.com reported that actress Frances McDormand had bought the rights to the 2004 crime novel Every Secret Thing written by Laura Lippman, and that she would produce the film with a business partner, Anthony Bregman.[2] On July 31, 2012, Variety posted the news that Nicole Holofcener had dramatized the script for the film from Lippman's novel and Amy J. Berg was slated to direct the film; it would mark her directorial debut.[1]

Casting

Diane Lane, who was added to the cast by producer McDormand,[2] was signed to the role of Helen Manning, the mother of Alice Manning, an 18-year-old girl who becomes a suspect in the disappearance of a missing child.[3] On September 9, Elizabeth Banks also signed to co-star with Lane. The character as whom she was chosen, Detective Nancy Porter, finds herself emotionally involved in the case.[4] On February 7, 2013, Dakota Fanning and Danielle Macdonald joined Lane and Banks in the cast of the film. Fanning was signed for the lead, Veronica "Ronnie" Fuller, 18-year-old, who is suspected in the disappearance of a missing child.[5] Macdonald was signed to the role of 18-year-old Alice Manning, who is also suspected in the missing child's disappearance.[6] Nate Parker also joined the cast in March of 2013, in the role of a police officer partnered with Banks.[7]

Filming

Principal photography of the film began in March 2013 in New York City.[8]

Release

Every Secret Thing premiered in the Spotlight section at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2014. The film generated a fair amount of buzz at the festival and sold out all of its three screenings and a fourth screening was added that also sold out. The film got positive reviews. The actors were particularly praised, especially Diane Lane's performance.

It was widely reported in October 2014 that Starz and Anchor Bay Entertainment had acquired the rights to distribute Every Secret Thing in the United States. The deal was completed shortly after the Toronto Film Festival at which the film was again widely acclaimed. WME Global negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers and it was for theatrical release, home video and pay TV.

"This is an amazing film," said Kevin Kasha, head of acquisitions for Starz. "It's a gripping story with a great cast and we're excited to have it on Starz and to handle distribution via Starz Digital Media and Anchor Bay." "Every Secret Thing is a remarkable collaboration of females in film and offers a unique look into the minds of teenagers," commented Amy Berg. "I am so pleased it will be in theatres in the spring."

On March 12, 2015, the film was screened at a New York Film Critics Series event and a Question and Answer session was conducted afterwards with stars Diane Lane and Dakota Fanning, director Amy Berg, and producer Frances McDormand. This was a pre-release event, with the actual theatrical release date being later in May 2015.

The trailer, website and poster became active and available on April 15, 2015, officially announcing the film's theatrical release date for May 15, 2015.[9]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "West of Memphis helmer to adapt Secret Thing". Variety.com. July 31, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Frances McDormand Playing Producer Role". Deadline.com. August 10, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Diane Lane Joins Every Secret Thing". MovieWeb.com. August 1, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Amy Berg's Every Secret Thing Snags Financing, Elizabeth Banks". The Hollywood Reporter. September 9, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Dakota Fanning Joining Diane Lane, Elizabeth Banks in Every Secret Thing". The Hollywood Reporter. February 7, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Dakota Fanning And Danielle Macdonald Board Amy Berg Pic Every Secret Thing". Deadline.com. February 7, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Nate Parker added to Amy Berg's crime drama Every Secret Thing". Blackfilm.com. March 20, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Every Secret Thing, starring Dakota Fanning, filming on Long Island this week". OnLocationVacations.com. April 15, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  9. ↑ http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/nate-parker-helps-investigate-the-disappearance-of-commons-daughter-in-trailer-for-every-secret-thing-20150417

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