Director Tom Nicoll premieres debut feature Salvation at Toronto film festival

The short version

• Director Tom Nicoll premiered his debut feature film Salvation in the Discovery section at the Toronto International Film Festival.[Variety]
• The production secured £45,000 in support from Screen Scotland's Production Growth Fund alongside global sales representation from MetFilm Sales.[Variety]
• Nicoll stated the film avoids simple targets in male influencer culture, arguing people are not insulted into changing their minds.[Variety]

Key facts

• Salvation, the debut feature film from director Tom Nicoll, held its world premiere in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival.[Variety]
• Screen Scotland joined the project late to contribute £45,000 ($60,750) via its Production Growth Fund.[Variety]
• MetFilm Sales boarded global sales rights for the feature.[Variety]
• The movie was previously chosen for the Great 8 showcase presented by the BFI and the British Council at Cannes.[Variety]

Sources

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• Tom Nicoll Looks Beyond Male Influencer Culture in TIFF Title ‘Salvation’: ‘I Don’t Think Anyone’s Ever Been Insulted Into Changing Their Mind’Variety metered