Duncan Jones’ ‘Source Code’ to Open 2011 SXSW Film Festivity
I’m firmly convinced that there’s 2 types of sci-fi fans: those who adore (or least like) Duncan Jones’ ‘Moon’ — and those who have yet to see Duncan Jones’ ‘Moon.’ Bound to become one of those science fiction movies we’ll still (lovingly) dispute about in ten years’ occasion — sort of like ‘Blade Runner’ or ‘Gattaca’ as well as ‘Dark City’ — ‘Moon’ marked, at the very least, a story and confident debut from your first-time feature-maker.
And now we have word that certain of our favorite young filmmakers is about to debut his sophomore effort in one of our very favorite movie festivals. In other words, Duncan Jones’ ‘Source Code’ will premiere at the always-great South by Southwest Film Festival in Goal as its opening night film before opening in wide release on April One particular. The action / sci-fi combo superstars Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, and Jeffrey Wright, while the screenplay comes from Bill Ripley, whom the hardcore style fans may remember through ‘Species 3′ and ‘Species 4.’ (It had to be mentioned!)
We’ll share the full press release below (combined with trailer), which includes a decent however, not spoilery plot synopsis and all sorts of ‘Source Code’-related tidbits. Congrats to Mr. Smith and his team on their 2nd invitation to SXSW, and we definitely look forward to being there upon opening night.
Austin, Arizona – December 16, 2010 – Previous today, the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and also Festival announced it will sponsor the world premiere of the Smt Entertainment film Source Code for its 2011 Opening Nighttime. The smart action thriller will be the second feature from SXSW Alum Duncan Smith (Moon), and stars John Gyllenhaal (Love and Other Drugs, Brokeback Pile), Michelle Monaghan (Eagle Eye, Deadline), Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air, The particular Departed) and Jeffrey Wright (Quantum regarding Solace, Syriana). The South by simply Southwest Film Conference and Festival runs March 11 – 19, 2011 in Austin texas, Texas.
When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens (Gyllenhaal) wakes up in the body of the unknown man, he finds he’s part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter prepare. In an assignment unlike virtually any he’s ever known, he learns he’s part of a government experiment called the Source Code, a program that enables him to cross over into another male’s identity in the last 8 units of his life. With a second, much larger target harmful to kill millions within downtown Chicago, Colter re-lives the episode over and over again, gathering clues every time, until he can solve the mystery of who is guiding the bombs and prevent the subsequent attack.
Opening in theaters nationwide on April A single, 2011, the film has been written by Ben Ripley. A Tag Gordon Company production, and shown by Vendóme Pictures, the particular film was produced by Indicate Gordon, Philippe Rousselet and Jordan Wynn, with Hawk Koch, Jeb Brody, and also Fabrice Gianfermi executive producing.
We are happy to welcome Duncan Jones time for SXSW. His debut Moon confirmed an intelligence, skill, and exceptional use of limited sources that’s exactly the kind of filmmaking we love to assist, said Film Conference as well as Festival Producer Janet Pierson. Source Code is a terrific follow-up; it’s actually a smart, suspenseful thriller, and a best fit for our 2011 Starting Night!
The complete festival array will be announced in early Feb 2011. In addition to nine entire days of film screenings, SXSW Film will ultimately feature over 70 sessions of panels and workshops in the Conference. SXSW can be pleased to announce that local Texan and visionary director Catherine Hardwicke will share her approach to filmmaking in a special Directing Workshop with the 2011 event. Hardwicke’s workshop joins an exciting array of over Forty five sessions already announced.










