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Highland Film Group
Highland Film Group is actively packaging and launching international sales on prestige survival thriller "Not Without Hope," reinforcing its position as a go-to international sales operation for independently financed, talent-driven features.
Current mandate
Highland Film Group is currently serving as international sales agent on "Not Without Hope," a prestige survival thriller directed by Joe Carnahan and starring Zachary Levi, with production set to begin in Louisiana. The company launched international sales for the title at the European Film Market, marking a high-profile entry point for the project on the global stage. The film is co-financed by Gramercy Park, with CAA Media Finance handling domestic rights, reflecting Highland's established model of attaching to independently financed features as the international sales arm within a multi-partner structure.
Over the past 12 months, Highland has maintained a consistent pattern of aligning with action-oriented and prestige-leaning projects that carry A-list talent and broad international distribution appeal. The company operates across 15 or more territories, including Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, Australia, and Canada, and typically enters projects at the packaging or late pre-production stage, allowing it to drive territory-by-territory sales ahead of and during major markets.
Filmmakers and producers seeking Highland's attention are best positioned by approaching through established market channels, particularly the European Film Market and Cannes, where the company is known to launch and advance titles. Projects with recognizable above-the-line talent, true-story or high-concept hooks, and clear international audience appeal align most directly with its current acquisition and sales mandate.
Signature peaks
- 28 Activity Records (12mo) — Tracked signals over the past 12 months
- 44 Decision Makers Tracked — Executives and contacts on file
- 2 Deal Velocity (30d) — Recent deal signals in the past 30 days
Mandate dimensions
- Genre focus
- action thriller
- Territory focus
- Global (15+ territories including Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Australia, Canada)
- Budget tier (observed)
- Not disclosed
- Access pattern
- Highland Film Group is best approached through major international film markets, with the European Film Market and Cannes serving as its primary deal-making venues. The company enters projects at the packaging or late pre-production stage, so producers should arrive with talent attached and a co-financing structure at least partially in place. With 44 tracked decision makers, the organization has a sizable team, but warm introductions through agents, entertainment attorneys, or established producers remain the most reliable access pathway.
- Deal structure
- Highland Film Group operates as international sales agent within multi-partner co-financing arrangements. On "Not Without Hope," the structure pairs Highland on international sales with CAA Media Finance on domestic rights and Gramercy Park as co-financier. This division of domestic and international responsibilities is consistent with Highland's model of handling territory-by-territory sales across 15 or more global markets while leaving domestic distribution to a separate partner.
Market context
"Not Without Hope is a tragic true story of loss and courage, that's important to share." — Zachary Levi
Highland Film Group is currently serving as international sales agent on "Not Without Hope," a prestige survival thriller directed by Joe Carnahan and starring Zachary Levi, with production set to begin in Louisiana. The company launched international sales for the title at the European Film Market, marking a high-profile entry point for the project on the global stage. The film is co-financed by Gramercy Park, with CAA Media Finance handling domestic rights, reflecting Highland's established model of attaching to independently financed features as the international sales arm within a multi-partner structure.
Common questions about Highland Film Group
Does Highland Film Group accept unsolicited scripts?
Highland Film Group operates primarily as an international sales agent and co-financing partner rather than a traditional script-acquisition buyer. Based on current activity, the company attaches to projects that arrive through established industry relationships, typically at the packaging stage with talent already attached. Unsolicited scripts sent cold are unlikely to receive traction. The most effective route is through a producer or agent who can present a project with above-the-line elements already in place.
What budget range does Highland Film Group target?
Highland Film Group's current and recent projects suggest a focus on independently financed features with budgets substantial enough to support A-list talent and international theatrical distribution. The company operates within co-financing structures, as seen with the Gramercy Park arrangement on 'Not Without Hope,' but no specific budget figures have been publicly disclosed for its current slate. Projects should be positioned at a level that justifies territory-by-territory international sales across 15 or more markets.
Does Highland Film Group use film festivals to acquire or launch projects?
Yes. Highland Film Group is known to use major international film markets as primary launch platforms. The company launched international sales for 'Not Without Hope' at the European Film Market, which is a key venue in its sales calendar. The European Film Market and Cannes are the most relevant touchpoints for tracking Highland's new project announcements and for producers seeking to make initial contact around a specific title.
How do you reach Highland Film Group as a filmmaker or producer?
Highland Film Group is most accessible through major international film markets, particularly the European Film Market and Cannes, where it actively conducts sales and evaluates new projects. The company has 44 decision makers tracked in industry databases, suggesting a sizable team. Outreach is most effective when routed through a recognized sales agent, entertainment attorney, or producer with an existing relationship. Projects should arrive with talent attachments and a clear international distribution thesis.
What genres is Highland Film Group focused on right now?
Highland Film Group's current mandate centers on action thriller films with A-list talent and strong international distribution appeal. The 'Not Without Hope' project, a prestige survival thriller based on a true story and directed by Joe Carnahan with Zachary Levi leading the ensemble, reflects the company's appetite for high-concept, emotionally grounded genre films. True-story hooks, survival narratives, and projects with a clear moral or human-interest angle appear to align well with its present creative positioning.
Is Highland Film Group currently active and taking meetings?
Yes. Highland Film Group recorded 28 activity signals over the past 12 months, with a deal velocity of 2 signals in the most recent 30-day window, according to tracked industry data. The company's latest recorded signal is dated May 2026. It is actively managing international sales for 'Not Without Hope,' which entered production in Louisiana, confirming that Highland is currently engaged in live deal-making and market activity rather than in a holding pattern.
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