iQIYI Expands Library of Top International Films Through Exclusive Cooperation Agreement with leading US Film Company FilmNation Entertainment
Summary
The partnership supports iQIYIs vision of bringing the worlds finest film content to its Chinese users while promoting cultural exchange and mutual understanding.Founded in 2008, FilmNation Entertainment specializes in producing, financing and distributing independent films, and is known for its signature mix of artistic creativity and commercial potential.FilmNation Entertainment is a leading distributor, financier and producer of independent films and is a destination for many of the worlds most renowned filmmakers including Steven Soderbergh, Terrence Malick, Pedro Almodóvar, Jonathan Glazer, Sofia Coppola, Jeff Nichols, J.C. Chandor, Rian Johnson, Anton Corbijn, Lenny Abrahamson, Denis Villeneuve, and John Lee Hancock.FilmNations upcoming slate showcases the work of many of todays most exciting filmmakers including: Sebastian Lelios "Disobedience" starring Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams and Alessandro Nivola; Richard Eyres "The Children Act" starring Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci and Fionn Whitehead; and Dan Fogelmans "Life Itself" featuring an all-star cast that includes Oscar Isaac, Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Wilde, Antonio Banderas and Annette Bening.In recent years, FilmNation has produced and financed: Denis Villeneuves Academy Award® winning "Arrival" starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner; and Michael Showalters critically acclaimed indie box office hit "The Big Sick" starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter and Ray Romano.