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Vorteks Snags Rights to SXSW-Premiered Horror Satire
29 Apr
Summary
- Vorteks acquired international rights outside North America for 'Grind'.
- The horror satire film explores modern workplace anxieties.
- It features interconnected characters in various gig economy roles.
Vorteks, the genre label of Dubai-based Cercamon, has secured international distribution rights, excluding North America, for the horror satire "Grind." This acquisition follows the film's premiere at SXSW. The movie offers a satirical look at the modern workplace, focusing on the struggles and anxieties of workers in various roles.
"Grind" interconnects the stories of four characters: an employee at a multi-level marketing company, a food delivery driver, a content moderator, and coffee shop employees attempting to unionize. These narratives explore the challenges of the gig economy and the pressures of contemporary work life.
Directed and co-written by Brea Grant and Ed Dougherty, the film has been praised for its "ingenious" approach to the gig economy. Vorteks aims to bring unique genre voices to the international market, and "Grind" is seen as a perfect fit for their strategy.
