Luc Roeg | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 January 1962 |
| Occupations | Film producer, cinematographer |
Luc Roeg is a British cinematographer and film producer, founder of the "Independent Entertainment" production company.
Biography
[edit]Family and early years
[edit]Luc Roeg was born on 26 January 1962,[citation needed] to Nicolas Roeg and Susan Stephen.[1]
Aged 7, Luc Roeg played White Boy in Walkabout, his father's first film as solo director. In titles, he was credited as Lucien John.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]In 2007, Luc Roeg launched his own production company, "Independent Entertainment".[2][4] In 2011, Independent Entertainment linked up with John Sloss's Cinetic Media.[5]
Independent Entertainment's credits include My Policeman,[6] Lynne Ramsay’s We Need to Talk About Kevin,[7][8] Mr Nice, New Town Killers, The Sea, The Falling, and many more.[9][3]
As of 2023, his company engaged in production of horror Tender Omens, a sci-fi thriller Beyond The Deep,[10] and a biopic Relax about the UK band Frankie Goes to Hollywood.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Baxter, Brian (25 November 2018). "Nicolas Roeg obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b Mawston, Mark. "Talkabout Walkabout". Cinema Retro. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ a b Lazic, Elena (31 August 2020). "Walkabout – Half a century on, Luc Roeg remembers the outback shoot". BFI. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Yossman, K. J. (11 September 2022). "Independent Entertainment, Producers Behind Harry Styles Film 'My Policeman,' on Company Ambitions, Future of Cinema". Variety. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (9 February 2011). "Cinetic, Independent join forces". Variety. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (17 May 2023). "Cannes According to Independent Entertainment Head Luc Roeg". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (24 May 2011). "'Kevin' sold to major territories". Variety. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Dawtrey, Adam (6 May 2011). "Lynne Ramsay talks about 'Kevin'". Variety. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (31 March 2023). "Daniel Dale, writer and Independent's former head of acquisitions and development, dies aged 42". Screen Daily. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (25 April 2023). "UK's Independent Entertainment and Lowkey Films team for three-feature deal (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (10 May 2023). "Frankie Goes To Hollywood Biopic 'Relax' In The Works With 'It's A Sin' Star Callum Scott Howells, Working Title & Independent Entertainment — Cannes Market". Deadline. Retrieved 21 March 2024.