Film Mode Entertainment Announces New Acquisitions, EFM Premieres, Screenings and More, Including THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY and THE KEEPER
Clay Epstein’s Film Mode Entertainment (FME) is set to showcase an impressive lineup of acquisitions, EFM premieres, and screenings at the 2024 European Film Market (EFM). With several successful elevated genre films under its belt, the company has built a reputation for acquiring and producing high-quality films that are star-studded and commercially viable.
Among Film Mode Entertainment’s brand-new acquisitions and EFM market premieres are THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY and THE KEEPER.
“We are thrilled to be presenting a number of new acquisitions and EFM market premieres that raise the genre bar to new heights, are extremely commercially viable, and that global audiences are clamoring for. We see a new trend of success developing during trying times in the industry as well as the world at large and look forward to working with all of our colleagues to ensure it continues.” Said Epstein, President of Film Mode Entertainment.
THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY
Film Mode Entertainment announces the newest title in their slate, crime/thriller THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY. The cast is led by Richard Brake (Barbarian), Jim Cummings (The Wolf of Snow Hollow), Jocelin Donahue (The House of the Devil), Sierra McCormick (The Vast of Night), Nicholas Logan (I Care a Lot), Michael Abbott Jr. (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Connor Paolo (A Creature Was Stirring). Rounding out the ensemble cast are Alexandra Essoe (The Haunting of Bly Manor), Robin Bartlett (The Fabelmans), Jon Proudstar (Reservation Dogs), Sam Huntington (Being Human), Ryan Masson (Good Girls) Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, Suitable Flesh), Gene Jones (Killers of the Flower Moon), and Faizon Love (Elf).
The film is directed by Francis Galluppi, has been picked up by Well Go USA for North America, and stands strong with a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer.
In THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY, a traveling knife salesman finds himself stranded and forced to wait at an isolated rest stop. He soon realizes he has wandered into a violent hostage situation upon the arrival of two bank robbers who are on the run after a recent heist. As other trapped patrons at the restaurant begin to conspire against the criminals, the pressure intensifies from dangerous to deadly.
THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY was produced by Matt O’Neill, Atif Malif and Francis Gallupi.
“The Last Stop Yuma County elevates the genre bar to new heights, featuring an unrivaled ensemble cast and fills a hole in the international marketplace to deliver a film that audiences have been waiting for that not only meets but exceeds expectations.” Said Clay Epstein, President of Film Mode Entertainment.
“Screening THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY with an audience in The States has been an incredible experience, and I’m excited to announce our partnership with Film Mode Entertainment to help bring this movie to audiences worldwide.” Said Gallupi.
THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY has also played some of the top genre film festivals in the world, including Fantastic Fest where it had it’s festival World Premiere in September of 2023, Sitges in October of 2023 where it won Best Film in the Orbita Section, the
Paris International Fantastic Film Festival in December of 2023, the Fantasy Film Fest White Nights in January of this year in Germany, as well as being chosen for 2024 Australia Fantastic Film Festival (AFFF) in April of this year.
The film has been called, “gloriously unhinged, wildly unpredictable…nuanced, layered piece of art,” by Fresh Fiction, “visual style, twisty script, and stellar performances,” by Dread Central and “keep[s] you on your toes until the very end,” by Elements Madness.
THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY will be screening at EFM in Berlin for the very first time on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM local time at CinemaxX 12 and again on Monday, February 19th at 3:00 PM local time at Parliament Studio.
Film Mode Entertainment has taken on international sales for THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY.
THE KEEPER
Film Mode Entertainment has also just acquired the new horror film, THE KEEPER, from the creator of FINAL DESTINATION. The film, which was just released in the US under the name THE BELL KEEPER, stars Randy Couture (Expendables, Big Stan), Mike Manning (This Is Us, Teen Wolf, Days of Our Lives) and Bonnie Aarons (The Nun, Mulholland Drive). THE KEEPER is directed by Colton Tran (Snow Falls, The Sex Lives of College Girls), produced by Kevin Weisberg, and executive produced by Jeffrey Reddick (Final Destination).
“The Keeper is the ultimate horror film that audiences around the world have been clamoring for. The extremely talented team in front of and behind the camera have brought some of the most commercially viable and standout horror films to audiences around the world and have successfully created a new movie that combines the most vital and powerful elements of the genre, with twists and turns that are guaranteed to keep moviegoers glued to the screen.” Said Clay Epstein, President of Film Mode Entertainment.
“Randy Couture gives his best performance since his entry into feature films in The Kepper,” said producer Kevin Weisberg. “The Keeper will keep horror fans at the edge of their seats and have audiences fearful of any sounds of ringing bells. The supporting cast shines and the well written script will entertain viewers across all genres.”
In THE KEEPER, a group of friends travel to a secluded campsite to film a true crime documentary about the mysterious disappearances in the woods. They hear ghost stories about the creepy Keeper, who manages the land, killing any kids who dare to ring the haunted bell. After unleashing a malevolent curse, they’re forced to turn on each other, caught between the relentless Keeper and the looming threat of possession.
The film was recently released in North America to rave reviews, including, “Couture embraces the madness.” by Lyle’s Movie Files, “An enjoyable horror ride.” by Film Threat, and a “Classic slasher” by Haven of Horror.
Film Mode Entertainment has taken on international rights for THE KEEPER.
Film Mode Entertainment has been dedicated to bridging the gap between filmmakers and audiences since its inception. It has been at the forefront of this movement, providing a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their work and reach a wider audience. Film Mode Entertainment raises the genre-bar for feature films by nurturing high-quality, engaging commercially viable movies like THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY and THE KEEPER and bringing them to the global marketplace with great success.
Film Mode Entertainment is repped by Lon Haber & Co | IPPR.
About Film Mode Entertainment
Film Mode Entertainment is a leading worldwide sales agent, production entity, and distribution company, focusing on commercially driven feature films of all genres and budget sizes. Film Mode represents projects at all stages of the filmmaking process, often as Executive Producer, with the aim of helping producers and distributors achieve maximum exposure for their films. Film Mode’s recent titles include Mayim Bialik’s feature directorial debut, AS THEY MADE US, starring two-time Oscar-winner Dustin Hoffman, Academy Award-nominee and Emmy Award-winner Candice Bergen, Simon Helberg and Dianna Agron, CRYPTO starring Kurt Russell, Luke Hemsworth and Alexis Bledel, STAGE MOTHER starring Academy Award nominee Jacki Weaver, Lucy Liu, and Adrian Grenier. Previous releases include SUGAR MOUNTAIN starring Jason Momoa and THE GOOD NEIGHBOR starring Academy Award-nominee James Caan. Film Mode accelerated its growth and expanded its capabilities by entering into a partnership with SCREEN MEDIA, representing their catalog of more than 600 titles, including WHAT’S EATING GILBERT GRAPE starring Leonardo DiCaprio, who was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his performance. The company also has its distribution arm, as well as a documentary label, DocMode. Film Mode is based in Beverly Hills, CA. For more information, visit www.filmmodeentertainment.com
