Rising display screen star Deba Hekmat, who caught the attention of critics for her first lead position in buzzy British indie drama “Final Swim,” has signed with Olivia Bell Administration within the U.Okay.
The Kurdish-British mannequin, actress and author — who was born in Iran however moved to the U.Okay. as a baby — acquired popularity of her efficiency in Sasha Nathwani’s well-received function debut, solely her second movie credit score. Set over a scorching summer season day in London, Hekmat performs a teenage faculty leaver who leads her mates on a wild journey throughout the town that culminates in a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical occasion.
“Final Swim” opened the Era 14plus competitors on the 2024 Berlin Movie Competition, the place it received the Crystal Bear and AG Kino Cinema Imaginative and prescient 14Plus Prize.
Hekmat made her movie debut with a smaller half in Luna Carmoon’s coming-of-age drama “Hoard,” which premiered on the Venice Movie Competition in 2023. Previous to that, she modelled for Vivienne Westwood and Vetements and featured in campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Loveness Lee, Mulberry and the Lee x H&M assortment.
Based mostly in London’s Soho, Olivia Bell Administration represents various names from throughout tv, movie, musical theatre and stage. Amongst its roster of purchasers are “Prime Boy” breakout Micheal Ward, quickly to be seen in Ari Aster’s A24 drama “Eddington” alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone, and Hannah Dodd, greatest identified for enjoying Francesca within the Netflix interval hit “Bridgerton.”
“Final Swim” — which additionally premiered on the BFI London Movie Competition — is due for launch within the U.Okay. on April 4 with Vertigo Releasing.
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