Swedish producer Fredrik Zander of 08 Industries and Spain’s Antonia Nava of Neo Art Producciones are teaming on “Black Site,” an English-language action thriller written and directed by Peter Lindmark. Both companies will have a presence at this year’s European Film Market, where they will be holding meetings about their new co-production.
Plot details are being kept mostly under wraps for the time being, but the producers have said the film with be set against a high-stakes, ticking-clock narrative and that “Black Site” promises to be a brutal thrill ride with twists around every corner. Currently in the financing phase, the film’s team is now casting and scouting potential shooting locations.
The film’s narrative fits in line with Lindmark’s ouvre as an accomplished writer and director. His previous credits include the 2006 Mads Mikkelsen and Alexander Skarsgård-starring thriller “Exit” and recent Viaplay crime series “Lyckoviken.”
“I’m very excited about our collaboration with Neo Art Producciones. Our Swedish-Spanish set-up is the perfect fit for this intelligent and thrilling story, set in a both exciting and unique, but also highly adaptable, setting,” said Zander, co-founder of 08 Industries.
Nava, who will oversee the film’s international sales for Neo Art, added, “Working with such an experienced producer is an honor. We are thrilled to co-produce and handle international sales for ‘Black Site.’ This collaboration is part of our strategy to strengthen ties with Scandinavia. Today’s market demands solid collaboration between experienced producers.”
Stockholm-based The Chimney Pot will handle the bulk of post-production services. 08 Industries is new on the scene and was recently founded by Zander, screenwriter Aron Levander and entrepreneur Rickard Karlqvist. Neo Art brings extensive experience in international co-productions to the project. Nava head’s the company’s international sales division with Natalia Villalón.
