The festival crowds have dispersed, but the dealmaking goes on. A pair of post-Sundance deals were announced in tandem on Friday.

ContentFilm International has acquired international rights to “Welcome to the Rileys,” the heavy drama starring James Gandolfini and Kristen Stewart that premiered at Sundance.

North American rights are being handled by UTA’S Independent Film Group.

The movie about a couple grappling with the death of their daughter also stars Oscar nominee Melissa Leo (“Frozen River”).“I was really taken by the way Jake had crafted this emotional and often funny story about two unlikely, and somewhat lost souls meeting – and then against all odds, saving each other.,” ContentFilm International President Jamie Carmichael said in a statement. “And of course the performances are stand out and I’m sure they will be recognised along the way. We know we have something very special in our hands with this film and we’re delighted to be working with Jake, Scott Free and Argonaut Pictures.”

The film is directed by Jake Scott and produced by Michael Costigan, Scott Bloom, Giovanni Agnelli, Ridley Scott and Tony Scott.

Source: The Wrap

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