Berlin

EFM'15

THE EXCHANGE

OCTAVIA SPENCER RETEAMING WITH "THE HELP" PRODUCER

AND BOUND TO BERLIN IN SEACOLE

Los Angeles, CA, January 27, 2015: Brian O'Shea, The Exchange CEO, announced today that Academy Award winning actress Octavia Spencer (THE HELP) is attached to Academy Award nominated producer of THE HELP, Brunson Green's project: SEACOLE.

SEACOLE will be introduced to international buyers by The Exchange at Berlin EFM'15, February 5-12, 2015.

The epic drama, SEACOLE will be helmed by acclaimed theater and film director Charlie Stratton (IN SECRET), with the screenplay written by Academy Award nominee Dianne Houston (TAKE THE LEAD) and Marnie Dickens (RIPPER STREET). The project is to be co-produced and financed by Umedia (THE ARTIST, GRACE OF MONACO).

Octavia Spencer will play Mary Seacole.

"It is time to bring Mary Seacole's story to the big screen, Octavia Spencer will bring her wit and determination to this strong character", said Brian O'Shea from The Exchange.

Seacole is the widely unknown, inspirational true story of the Jamaican doctress, Mary Seacole. Her self-sacrifice on the front lines and fierce, adversarial relationship with Florence Nightingale during the Crimean War made her famous in her time. She became a worldwide sensation, eventually becoming the first black female bestselling author. Her story has been lost in the discrimination of history and overshadowed by Nightingale. The film focuses on the fast paced and bloody action of the Crimean battlefield, Mary's desire to work with Nightingale and her unrelenting dedication to care for the British soldiers during and after the war. SEACOLE will show Mary's stark contrasts and remarkable similarities to Nightingale - the greatest thing dividing them being the color of their skin.

Brunson Green commented: "It's exciting to be working with Octavia again to bring this important and moving story to life. Mary Seacole was a dynamic, complex and charming woman, knowing Octavia and her immense talent, there is no one better to embody this impressive and courageous historical figure."

About The Exchange:

Collaborative and transparent, The Exchange is a leading international sales and finance company committed to creating strong relationships between filmmakers, film financiers and distributors through the exchange of product, information and commerce. Created by veteran sales executive Brian O'Shea, the company specializes in high quality, commercial films that appeal to North American audiences and the ever-evolving global film market. For more information, please visit: www.theexchange.ws.