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Luc Roeg
Born (1962-01-26) January 26, 1962 (age 62)
Occupation(s)Film producer, cinematographer

Luc Roeg is a British cinematographer and film producer, founder of the Independent Entertainment production company.

Biography

Family and early years

Luc Roeg was born on January 26, 1962, to Nicolas Roeg and Susan Stephen.[1][2]

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][3][4]

Career

In 2007, Luc Roeg launched his own production company Independent Entertainment.[3][5] In 2011, Independent Entertainment linked up with John Sloss's Cinetic Media.[6]

Independent's credits include My Policeman,[7] Lynne Ramsay’s We Need to Talk About Kevin,[8][9] Mr Nice, New Town Killers, The Sea, The Falling, and many more.[10][4]

As of 2023, his company engaged in production of horror Tender Omens, a sci-fi thriller Beyond The Deep,[11] and a biopic Relax about the UK band Frankie Goes to Hollywood.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b Baxter, Brian (2018-11-25). "Nicolas Roeg obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  2. ^ "Luc Roeg". IMDB. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  3. ^ a b Mawston, Mark. "Talkabout Walkabout". Cinema Retro. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  4. ^ a b Lazic, Elena (2020-08-31). "Walkabout – Half a century on, Luc Roeg remembers the outback shoot". BFI. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  5. ^ Yossman, K. J. (2022-09-11). "Independent Entertainment, Producers Behind Harry Styles Film 'My Policeman,' on Company Ambitions, Future of Cinema". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  6. ^ Lodderhose, Diana (2011-02-09). "Cinetic, Independent join forces". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  7. ^ Ritman, Alex (2023-05-17). "Cannes According to Independent Entertainment Head Luc Roeg". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  8. ^ Barraclough, Leo (2011-05-24). "'Kevin' sold to major territories". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  9. ^ Dawtrey, Adam (2011-05-06). "Lynne Ramsay talks about 'Kevin". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  10. ^ Calnan, Ellie (2023-03-31). "Daniel Dale, writer and Independent's former head of acquisitions and development, dies aged 42". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  11. ^ Tabbara, Mona (2023-04-25). "UK's Independent Entertainment and Lowkey Films team for three-feature deal (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  12. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (2023-05-10). "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 2024-03-21.