Melina Matsoukas, the director of romantic caper “Queen and Slim, has signed a first-look film deal with MGM through her production company De La Revolución Films.
The two-year pact reunites Matsoukas with MGM Film Group president Pamela Abdy, who worked together on “Queen and Slim.”
“Melina is a brilliant filmmaker and storyteller, who brings truth and a singular vision to everything she creates,” said Abdy and MGM Film Group chairman Michael De Luca in a statement. “As we continue to build on the great legacy of MGM, Melina will be a key part of this storied studio’s entry into its next century.”
“Queen and Slim” was Matsoukas’ feature film debut. The movie, which starred Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, was written by Lena Waithe. Matsoukas earned a DGA nomination for first-time feature films. The same year, she received the American Film Institute’s 29th Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal.
The two-year pact reunites Matsoukas with MGM Film Group president Pamela Abdy, who worked together on “Queen and Slim.”
“Melina is a brilliant filmmaker and storyteller, who brings truth and a singular vision to everything she creates,” said Abdy and MGM Film Group chairman Michael De Luca in a statement. “As we continue to build on the great legacy of MGM, Melina will be a key part of this storied studio’s entry into its next century.”
“Queen and Slim” was Matsoukas’ feature film debut. The movie, which starred Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, was written by Lena Waithe. Matsoukas earned a DGA nomination for first-time feature films. The same year, she received the American Film Institute’s 29th Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal.
- 1/14/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
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