Sasha Nathwani’s function movie debut “Final Swim,” which opens the Technology 14plus competitors on the Berlin Movie Pageant, will probably be represented for worldwide gross sales by Indie Gross sales.

Set over a sizzling summer season day in London because the high-school yr is ending, the movie follows British-Iranian teen Ziba as she leads her pals on an eventful journey throughout town, culminating in a as soon as in a lifetime astronomical occasion. Regardless of the celebratory environment, Ziba struggles to retain her attribute optimism as she finds herself battling the intrusive fears and secrets and techniques she’s been hiding from her pals. As day turns to nighttime, Ziba has no selection however to confront the irreversible occasion she has deliberate for the tip of this final day of untainted adolescence.

The solid is led by Deba Hekmat (“Hoard”) and in addition contains Narges Rashidi (“Gangs of London”), Solly McLeod (“Tom Jones”), Jay Lycurgo (“Titans”), Denzel Baidoo (“Consent”) and Lydia Fleming (“In from the Chilly”).

Nathwani, who’s of Iranian and Indian heritage, is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch Faculty of The Arts. He beforehand directed a number of shorts and has intensive commercials and music video credit. He co-wrote the movie with Helen Simmons, who produced Venice 2023 title “Hoard” and “Bonus Observe.”

“Final Swim” is produced by Campbell Beaton for Pablo & Zeus, Nisha Mullea, Bert Hamelinck and Sorcha Shepherd for Caviar.

The producers mentioned: “We’re over the moon to current Sasha’s debut function ‘Final Swim’ to audiences. Sasha’s distinctive perspective shines by means of in a movie which showcases his skill and craft on this nuanced telling of Ziba’s story. ‘Final Swim’ is a love letter to vibrant London summers, it’s a narrative of life defining friendship, first loves and misplaced youth – showcasing a novel second in time when all the pieces is about to alter. We will’t wait to share this particular story with the world and are so excited to have Indie Gross sales be a part of the ‘Final Swim’ workforce. Their expertise and dedication is obvious and we sit up for our collaboration.”

Clément Chautant, head of festivals at Indie Gross sales, added: “All of us fell for this heartwarming movie that exactly depicts the final days of youth the place all the pieces appears potential, regardless that one thing darker is looming. It’s thrilling for us to collaborate with Sasha who’s expertise is obvious, particularly at a time when a brand new wave of younger administrators appears to be rising from the U.Okay.”

Indie Gross sales not too long ago boarded Nathalie Najem’s “No Manner Again,” which was showcased on the Unifrance Rendez-Vous.