Star power is always a draw at the American Film Market, led this year by Rachel Weisz playing Elizabeth Taylor in See-Saw’s “A Special Relationship.”It’s a roll of the dice for independently financed projects.
A pair of Diane Keaton projects — “Book Club” and “Poms” — were major draws at the last two AFMs.
“Book Club” went up for sale in 2017 was a major success with more than $100 million in worldwide grosses last year.
“Poms,” which was unveiled a year ago, failed to get much traction with $16 million.A select list of anticipated titles at the American Film Market:Losing ClementineDirector: Lucia PuenzoProducers: Sentient Films, Freckle FilmsKey Cast: Jessica ChastainLogline: The story follows world-renowned artist who, after flushing away her meds, gives herself 31 days to tie up loose ends before killing herself.Sales: Sierra/AffinityGeecheeDirector: Dubois AshongProducers: Agc StudiosKey Cast: Andrea Riseborough
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