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Luc Roeg

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Luc Roeg
Born (1962-01-26) 26 January 1962 (age 62)
Occupation(s)Film producer, cinematographer

Luc Roeg is a British cinematographer and film producer, founder of the Independent Entertainment production company.

Biography

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Family and early years

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Luc Roeg was born on January 26, 1962, to Nicolas Roeg and Susan Stephen.[1][2]

Aged 7, Luc Roeg played White Boy in Walkabout, his father's first film as solo director. In titles, he was credited as Lucien John.[1][3][4]

Career

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In 2007, Luc Roeg launched his own production company Independent Entertainment.[3][5] In 2011, Independent Entertainment linked up with John Sloss's Cinetic Media.[6]

Independent's credits include My Policeman,[7] Lynne Ramsay’s We Need to Talk About Kevin,[8][9] Mr Nice, New Town Killers, The Sea, The Falling, and many more.[10][4]

As of 2023, his company engaged in production of horror Tender Omens, a sci-fi thriller Beyond The Deep,[11] and a biopic Relax about the UK band Frankie Goes to Hollywood.[12]

References

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  1. ^ a b Baxter, Brian (2018-11-25). "Nicolas Roeg obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  2. ^ "Luc Roeg". IMDB. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  3. ^ a b Mawston, Mark. "Talkabout Walkabout". Cinema Retro. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  4. ^ a b Lazic, Elena (2020-08-31). "Walkabout – Half a century on, Luc Roeg remembers the outback shoot". BFI. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  5. ^ Yossman, K. J. (2022-09-11). "Independent Entertainment, Producers Behind Harry Styles Film 'My Policeman,' on Company Ambitions, Future of Cinema". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  6. ^ Lodderhose, Diana (2011-02-09). "Cinetic, Independent join forces". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  7. ^ Ritman, Alex (2023-05-17). "Cannes According to Independent Entertainment Head Luc Roeg". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  8. ^ Barraclough, Leo (2011-05-24). "'Kevin' sold to major territories". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  9. ^ Dawtrey, Adam (2011-05-06). "Lynne Ramsay talks about 'Kevin". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  10. ^ Calnan, Ellie (2023-03-31). "Daniel Dale, writer and Independent's former head of acquisitions and development, dies aged 42". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  11. ^ Tabbara, Mona (2023-04-25). "UK's Independent Entertainment and Lowkey Films team for three-feature deal (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  12. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (2023-05-10). "Frankie Goes To Hollywood Biopic 'Relax' In The Works With 'It's A Sin' Star Callum Scott Howells, Working Title & Independent Entertainment — Cannes Market". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-21.