Monday, September 12, 2011

Zipper Bros., Exclusive Media ink doc pact

Exclusive Media Group and documentary producer Zipper Bros. Films have signed an initial look deal to build up, finance and convey as much as two ''social purpose'' documentary features yearly.Exclusive Media and Zipper Bros. Films have joined already on ''Undefeated,'' the approaching doc concerning the aspirations of the inner-city Memphis football team. The film was acquired through the Weinstein Company captured at SXSW, where ''Undefeated'' had its world premiere.The flicks is going to be created under Spitfire Pictures, Exclusive's documentary label. Companies made the joint announcement Monday in the Toronto Film Festival, where ''Undefeated'' is showing.''Undefeated'' is directed by Serta Lindsay and T.J. Martin and created by Exclusive's Spitfire label and Zipper Bros in colaboration with Level 22 and Five Smooth Gemstones Prods.''After an incredible experience working with Exclusive in creating Undefeated, Zipper Bros can be quite excited to grow this relationship and together bring provocative and unpredicted tales towards the giant screen,'' stated Zipper leader Rob Zipper. Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com

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