2019 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: #78. Julian Jarrold – Sulphur And White

Julian Jarrold showcased Kinky Boots at Sundance way back in 2005 and premiered the likes of Becoming Jane (2007), Brideshead Revisited (2008), and A Royal Night Out (2015) elsewhere. Working in TV and in feature film for the past decade, Sulphur And White was shoot during the summer with the likes of Mark Stanley, Emily Beecham, Anna Friel and Dougray Scott.

Gist: Written by Susie Farrell, this is inspired by the life of city trader and mountaineer David Tait, this is set in the City of London, trading floor, 2008. In a world of cut-throat deals, it takes a unique person to succeed. Single-minded to the point of ruthless, David is this person. But beyond the aura of success lies a secret. There are layers to David… once chipped away, what lies behind the facade?

Production Co./Producers: Mike Elliott, Alan Govinden.

Prediction: Premieres category with Berlin Film Fest a possibility.

U.S. Distributor: Rights Available. TBD (domestic). Altitude Film Sales (international).