The debut slate of Persimmon, a new global indie film and TV distributor, covers genres like romance, holiday, mystery, thriller, and true crime. Led by Mackenzie Maguire from Gravitas Ventures, the Narrative Distribution label focuses on emotionally impactful films, launching with five feature films for streaming and television.
One highlight is ‘The Mother, The Menacer & Me’, a family comedy/drama starring Lorraine Bracco and James Austin Kerr. The film, directed by Jon Salmon, also stars Leah Remini, Christine Spang, Alfonso Caballero, and Brian Tichnell. Co-writer and executive producer Chris Plaushin praised Persimmon for recognizing the film’s heart and commercial potential.
Other films in the lineup include ’12 Toys of Christmas’, ‘Everything The Universe’, ‘Something of a Monster’, and ‘A Thousand Cuts’. Maguire expressed excitement about providing a platform for filmmakers at Persimmon, aiming to offer a unique approach to direct-to-streaming releases with a focus on broad audience reach.
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