Fortissimo takes on Sales for Twelve and Holding : Screen Daily, August 30th, 2005

Article by Tim Dams

Fortissimo Films is to handle worldwide sales on Twelve And Holding, the second feature from director Michael Cuesta (L.I.E).

The film is to world premiere at next month’s Toronto International Film Festival (Sept 8-17) in the Contemporary World Cinema section.

Twelve And Holding is the story of three twelve year olds, who sparked by the tragic death of one’s twin brother, band together as they grapple with feelings of revenge, the burden of grief, and the indelible experiences of growing up. It is written by Anthony Cipriiano and stars Annabella Sciorra.

It is produced by Serenade Films, founded by producer Leslie Urdang (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) who partners with Michael Nozik (Motorcycle Diaries).

Additional producers on Twelve are Canary Films and executive producers are Echo Lake Productions, Frank Fraterolli and Mike Downey.