Signature Move
A new romance with Alma forces Zaynab to confront her relationship with her recently widowed mother who escapes to TV dramas and finding her daughter a husband. In this coming-of-age Muslim melodrama, Zaynab copes by taking up Lucha-style wrestling. One of “The 50 Most Anticipated American Films of 2017” —Filmmaker Magazine Learn more about Signature […]
Flashback: Andy Derrow, Joe Klest, Jason Fura and Pranav Pandit Join Signature Move as Associate or Contributing Producers
We were fortunate in raising the money for Signature Move; thanks to the singular nature of the project and to the compelling goals of Chicago Film Project, most of our investors offered without really being asked. I’ve known Andy Derrow for more than thirty years, since we were teamed up in my first job out […]
Hugh Schulze joins Signature Move as an Associate Producer
I first met Hugh Schulze when I got to know the team behind the outstanding Chicago film “Animals” a couple years ago. Hugh was an investor in that one, but I got to know his creative work as well, including the excellent film he wrote, produced and directed, “Cass.” Since then, we’ve become quite friendly and […]
Signature Move Casting Update: Shabana Azmi to Play Parveen
We are ecstatic and honored to announce that Shabana Azmi, one of the greatest actors in Indian history, a pioneer in India’s art-house Parallel Cinema movement and a legend of Bollywood, has signed on to play Parveen, the mother of Zaynab, one of the leading roles in the film.
Signature Move Casting Update: Audrey Francis to Play Jayde
We are stoked to share the news that Audrey Francis has signed on to play the role of Zaynab’s mentor in wrestling (and life?), Jayde. She’s gonna kick ass, literally.
Signature Move Casting Update: Charin Alvarez to Play Rosa!
We are thrilled to announce that Charin Alvarez been cast in the role of the other woman in Alma’s life, her mother Rosa.
Signature Move Casting Update: Sari Sanchez to Play Alma!
We are thrilled to announce that Sari Sanchez has been cast in the role of Alma as our romantic lead, the woman who is destined to capture Zaynab’s heart.
Signature Move Casting Update: Mark Hood to Play Milo!
We’re excited to start sharing casting news, starting with the news that Mark Hood has been cast in the role of Milo, the bar owner who plays a small but pivotal role in bringing Alma and Zaynab together. We’re working with Chicago casting agency Paskal Rudnicke Casting, Inc. (prcasting.com) by the way.
Angie Gaffney joins Signature Move” as Co-Producer
One of the most important roles in making a film is the line producer, which is sometimes combined with production manager on low-budget films. Simply put, the person in these roles is responsible for everything that makes the movie production work as a business entity: creating the budget and the schedule for principal photography and […]
Christopher Rejano joins “Signature Move” as Director of Photography
Building a team for a film is a fascinating process when it’s your first time out. Some of the roles are filled through extensive interviewing, networking and auditioning. Others are based on prior relationships that a member of the team brings along. Our director of photography, Christopher Rejano has shot each of director Jennifer Reeder’s […]