Charades Takes International Sales on Shkordoff's Debut 'Import'
Charades will launch sales for Paul Shkordoff's first feature, starring Jawaun Daniels, at the American Film Market next month.
Charades has boarded international sales for Import, the debut feature of Canadian director Paul Shkordoff, and will launch the title at the American Film Market next month, according to Variety.
Import is co-written by Frank Graziano and Shkordoff and is now in post-production. Jawaun Daniels stars alongside Alexis Manenti and Mouna Soualem.
The film was shot in Belgrade, Serbia, and was made in partnership with EuroLeague basketball club KK Partizan, which is featured in the film.
Shkordoff's earlier work includes the 2020 short Benjamin, Benny, Ben, which competed for the Palme d'Or at Cannes and was programmed by Barry Jenkins at Telluride. It won best Canadian short film at Toronto and was nominated for best live-action short at the Canadian Screen Awards. His short Twelve Hours had its world premiere at TIFF in 2021.
Shkordoff developed Import through TorinoFilmLab's ScriptLab program in 2022. Graziano co-wrote Murina, which won the Caméra d'Or in 2021.
Quick answers
Who is directing Import?
Import is the debut feature of Canadian director Paul Shkordoff, who co-wrote the script with Frank Graziano.
Who stars in Import?
Jawaun Daniels stars alongside Alexis Manenti and Mouna Soualem.
Where will Import be sold internationally?
Charades will launch international sales at the American Film Market next month.