Luc Roeg

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Luc Roeg
Born (1962-01-26) 26 January 1962 (age 63)
Wandsworth, London
Occupation(s)Film producer, cinematographer

Luc Roeg is a British cinematographer and film producer, founder of the "Independent Entertainment" production company.

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Biography

Family and early years

Luc Roeg was born on 26 January 1962,[ citation needed ] to Nicolas Roeg and Susan Stephen. [1]

Aged 7, Luc Roeg played White Boy in Walkabout , his father's first film as solo director. In titles, he was credited as Lucien John. [1] [2] [3]

Career

In 2007, Luc Roeg launched his own production company, "Independent Entertainment". [2] [4] In 2011, Independent Entertainment linked up with John Sloss's Cinetic Media. [5]

Independent Entertainment's credits include My Policeman , [6] Lynne Ramsay’s We Need to Talk About Kevin , [7] [8] Mr Nice , New Town Killers , The Sea , The Falling , and many more. [9] [3]

As of 2023, his company engaged in production of horror Tender Omens, a sci-fi thriller Beyond The Deep, [10] and a biopic Relax about the UK band Frankie Goes to Hollywood. [11]

References

  1. 1 2 Baxter, Brian (25 November 2018). "Nicolas Roeg obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  2. 1 2 Mawston, Mark. "Talkabout Walkabout". Cinema Retro. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  3. 1 2 Lazic, Elena (31 August 2020). "Walkabout – Half a century on, Luc Roeg remembers the outback shoot". BFI. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  4. ↑ Yossman, K. J. (11 September 2022). "Independent Entertainment, Producers Behind Harry Styles Film 'My Policeman,' on Company Ambitions, Future of Cinema". Variety. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  5. ↑ Lodderhose, Diana (9 February 2011). "Cinetic, Independent join forces". Variety. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  6. ↑ Ritman, Alex (17 May 2023). "Cannes According to Independent Entertainment Head Luc Roeg". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  7. ↑ Barraclough, Leo (24 May 2011). "'Kevin' sold to major territories". Variety. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  8. ↑ Dawtrey, Adam (6 May 2011). "Lynne Ramsay talks about 'Kevin'". Variety. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  9. ↑ Calnan, Ellie (31 March 2023). "Daniel Dale, writer and Independent's former head of acquisitions and development, dies aged 42". Screen Daily. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  10. ↑ Tabbara, Mona (25 April 2023). "UK's Independent Entertainment and Lowkey Films team for three-feature deal (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
  11. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (10 May 2023). "Frankie Goes To Hollywood Biopic 'Relax' In The Works With 'It's A Sin' Star Callum Scott Howells, Working Title & Independent Entertainment — Cannes Market". Deadline. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
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