Vertigo Releasing Acquires George Jack's Black Dog for Theatrical Release in the UK and Ireland (Exclusive)

Black dogthe first feature of a screen Star of Tomorrow George Jaques has been acquired for distribution in the UK and Ireland by Vertigo Releasing.

Vertigo acquired the film from Independent Entertainment and will hit theaters later in 2024.

Black dog Written by Jack with fellow 2022 star Jamie Flatters. Starring alongside newcomer Keenan Moon-Francis, Flatters is the story of two teenage boys from different London backgrounds who open up to each other during a road trip to the north of England.

The film is produced by Jack Flutters, Ken Petrie and Ian Sharp. Executive produced by David Parfitt.

It had its world premiere in the 1st Feature Film Competition at the BFI London Film Festival in October last year; It will be screened at the Glasgow International Film Festival later this month.

Edward Caffrey, Head of Acquisitions and Business Development at Vertigo, described Jack as “an incredibly exciting talent, whose emphatic and impactful debut has struck a chord within our team.”

“I've been impressed by the films that Vertigo distributes and how they as a company really support filmmakers,” said Jack, while Independent's international sales director, Sarah Lipoch, described the company as “champions of quality independent films and experts in discovering new talent.” “.

Named Jack A a screen He shines in 2022 as a writer, director, producer, and actor – a rare inclusion in all four categories.

Vertigo's upcoming slate includes George Amponsah's crime drama With gas, will be released in cinemas on February 9; Luna Carmon's UK debut treasure; And Bertrand Bonello the monster Starring Léa Seydoux and George MacKay.