Jessica Reynolds and Charlotte Rampling will star in the Irish psychological drama "Maya Butterfly," which is currently filming in Wexford and Belfast.
Key facts
- •Jessica Reynolds and Charlotte Rampling are set to star in the psychological drama "Maya Butterfly."
- •The film is the feature directorial debut of award-winning opera director Edwina Casey.
- •The story centers on a soprano who secretly loses her hearing during a critical week of an opera production.
- •Filming is currently taking place in Wexford and Belfast.
- •Wildcard has acquired the distribution rights for the U.K. and Ireland, with a planned cinema release next year.
Actors Jessica Reynolds and Charlotte Rampling have been cast in the upcoming Irish psychological drama "Maya Butterfly." The film, which is currently in production, follows a rising soprano who struggles to hide her hearing loss during a high-stakes opera production. The project marks the feature directorial debut of Irish opera director Edwina Casey.
Production and Distribution Details
Principal photography for "Maya Butterfly" is currently underway, with filming taking place at the National Opera House in Wexford and in Belfast. The film is produced by Conor Barry and Richard Bolger for Hail Mary Pictures, with Wildcard securing distribution rights for the U.K. and Ireland. The project received funding from Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Northern Ireland Screen, and Yellowmoon.
Creative Team and Development
The film's creative team includes production designer Ruta Kiskyte, cinematographer Piers McGrail, and costume designer Saffron Cullane. The project was previously selected for the Torino Film Lab and the Venice Gap-Financing Market. It was developed with support from Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, including a co-development fund for female and non-binary filmmakers.
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