Blind Filmmaker Adam Morse Set to Be Subject of Feature Documentary ‘Blind Ambition’ (EXCLUSIVE) – Global Bulletin
DOCUMENTARIES
Filmmaker Adam Morse, who directed Billy Zane-starrer “Lucid,” is set to get in front of the camera in a new documentary, titled “Blind Ambition,” about his career. The unscripted project, directed by Ukrainian-British filmmaker Julia Varvara, will follow Morse’s journey from losing his eyesight at the age of 19 due to the incurable condition Lebers Hereditary Optic Neuropathy to shooting a SuperBowl commercial last year. Among other achievements, Morse has walked the runway at London Fashion Week and did his own stunts in AppleTV+’s “See.”
Morvara Entertainment is co-producing the doc with Abrupt Films. Rocky Mudaliar produces. “This documentary is more than just a film, it’s a powerful message for people everywhere to stay positive and be more determined,” says Varvara.
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A new two-part documentary from Wonderhood Studios (“The Kidnap of Angel Lynn”) is set to uncover the story of a Canadian chef accused of sending over 1,000 packages of poison to suicidal people across the globe. Kenneth Law, who is currently facing multiple charges of first-degree murder in Canada, is believed to be responsible for hundreds of deaths worldwide. The documentary has been commissioned by U.K. broadcaster Channel 4.
Anna Miralis, senior commissioning editor for documentaries at Channel 4 said: “The investigation into uncovering the poison seller plays out like an emotional drama, with nail-biting suspense. This series reveals the darker world of the internet and will hopefully help to break the social silence around suicide.”
ADAPTATION
Keshet Germany is set to adapt Israeli comedy “Messiah” for the local market. ProSiebenSat.1’s streaming platform JOYN commissioned the adaptation, about a one-hit-wonder who finds himself running his mother’s restaurant while dreaming of climbing his way back to the top of the charts. Florian Lukas (“From Hilde with Love”) will play the lead.
Thomas Münzner, head of program at JOYN, said: “Funny, emotional, retro, and colorful. This is our ‘Messiah’ – and that’s exactly why it’s such a good fit for JOYN! How could we not adapt this series for the German market on the ProSiebenSat.1 streaming platform?”
JOB MOVES
Kristina L?bbert has been promoted to the role of director of diction at Warner Bros. International Television Production in Colorgne. L?bbert, who has been with WBITVP since 2023, is replacing Bernd von Fehrn, who is exiting for personal reasons. L?bbert has more than 20 years’ experience in the business, including credits on feature film adaptations of German bestsellers “The Murder Farm” and “Close to the Horizon.” She will report to WBITVP Germany managing director Rene Jamm.
WBITVP president Ronald Goes said: “Kristina has made a significant impact on our business in Germany since joining the team, so we are delighted to promote her to this role.”
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