Singer/songwriter James Righton (of the former new rave band Klaxons) is set to score the upcoming comedy Maria. The film is written and directed by Simon Amstell and will star Felicity Jones, Jonathan Bailey and Jason Isaacs. The movie follows a young woman with a history of running from reality who spots an opportunity to feel young, free and desirable at her father’s wedding, where she meets her new stepbrother. Louise Palmkvist Hansen (90 Minutes) is producing the project for EMU Films.
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‘Benjamin’ Soundtrack Released
A soundtrack album has been released for the British indie comedy Benjamin. The album features the film’s original music composed by James Righton. The soundtrack is now available to download on Amazon, where you can also check out audio samples. Benjamin is written and directed by Simon Amstell and stars Colin Morgan, Phénix Brossard and Joel Fry. The movie follows a rising young filmmaker as he is thrown into emotional turmoil by a burgeoning romance and the upcoming premiere of his second feature. The comedy premiered at last year’s BFI London Film Festival and has just been released in British theaters this past weekend.