Cinedigm Acquires Award-winning Thriller “100 DAYS TO LIVE”
Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) has acquired North American distribution rights for the psychological thriller 100 DAYS TO LIVE, focusing on themes of suicide prevention and mental health. The film, which follows a woman dealing with personal demons while searching for her kidnapped fiancé, will launch on major digital platforms in early 2021. Directed by first-time filmmaker Ravin Gandhi, the film has already garnered accolades at the San Diego International Film Festival. Cinedigm aims to leverage this acquisition to enhance its premium content portfolio.
- Acquisition of distribution rights for 100 DAYS TO LIVE enhances Cinedigm's content offerings.
- Film addresses relevant themes of suicide prevention and mental health, aligning with current societal interests.
- Award recognition at the San Diego International Film Festival may boost the film's visibility and viewership.
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CINEDIGM (NASDAQ: CIDM) announced today the Company has acquired North American distribution rights to 100 DAYS TO LIVE, a taut psychological thriller set in the world of suicide prevention and mental health.
100 DAYS TO LIVE follows a woman who grapples with her inner demons by running a suicide support group in Chicago. But when her fiancé is kidnapped by a known murderer, she must race against the clock to discover the identity of the killer, and more importantly - his motive.
The film will be released in early 2021 on all major digital platforms.
The film was written, produced, and directed by Ravin Gandhi, a nationally known serial entrepreneur who is featured often by CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox News. Mr. Gandhi, a lifelong film fan, shot the film over three weeks in Chicago while maintaining his job as CEO of GMM Nonstick Coatings, a company he founded and recently sold to SDK, a
100 DAYS TO LIVE premiered at the San Diego International Film Festival, where it was awarded Best World Premiere and Best First Time Director.
The film stars Colin Egglesfield (Something Borrowed, Rizzoli & Isles), Gideon Emery (Teen Wolf, Daredevil), Heidi Johanningmeier (Proven Innocent), Yancey Arias (Bosch, Queen of the South), and Chris Johnson (47 Meters Down).
“This is a movie that is going to shock people, and astonishingly it was written and directed by a first-time filmmaker,” said Yolanda Macias, Executive Vice President, Cinedigm Entertainment Group. “We can’t wait for people to see it - it’s a great piece of filmmaking.”
According to Ravin Gandhi, “Being able to tell a good story has made me successful as an entrepreneur. Making a feature film was a bucket list goal, and it’s surreal 100 DAYS TO LIVE is getting released. I’m thrilled to have Cinedigm as a partner.”
The deal was negotiated by Macias and Director of Acquisitions Josh Thomashow on behalf of Cinedigm, and John W. Bosher and Chris Charles of Throughline Films on behalf of the filmmakers. Christopher Jennings and Rhyan Lamarr co-produced the film with Ravin Gandhi.
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