Vampire Comedy 'Gro(ceries)' Adds French Co-Producers

French production companies SCoT(T) and The Project have boarded the vampire self-identity comedy 'Gro(ceries).' The film stars Chinenye Ezeudu-Sterling, known for her role in 'Sex Education,' who also co-wrote the screenplay with director Sophie King. This announcement precedes the project's inclusion in the Fantasia Festival's Frontières Co-Production Market, scheduled to take place from July 22 to July 25 in Montreal.

Lead producers for the U.K.-based production are Rosanna Eden-Ellis of Five By Five. The addition of SCoT(T) and The Project signifies a growing international interest in the project, particularly from French co-production partners. The film's premise centers on a vampire exploring themes of self-identity, presented through a comedic lens.

'Gro(ceries)' is set to be presented at the Frontières Co-Production Market, a platform designed to foster international collaborations and financing for genre films. This market is a key event within the Fantasia Festival, a renowned international film festival celebrated for its focus on genre cinema. The participation of 'Gro(ceries)' at this market offers a significant opportunity for the film to secure further partnerships and distribution deals.