According to the deal, the partners have agreed to collaborate on at least two new Polish-language films in 2010 and 2011. These films will be written and produced by Saramonowicz and San Graal. Warner Bros. Pictures International will hold worldwide distribution rights. This partnership is part of Warner Bros.' local language production business, which has resulted in 230 films in ten major markets since 1999.
"Andrzej Saramonowicz is an outstandingly talented writer, director and producer, and we are delighted to be entering this partnership with him and with his production company San Graal to make films together in Poland and across central and eastern Europe," said Richard J Fox, Executive Vice President, Warner Bros. International.
" I am confident that this partnership will create a significant impact in the film industry in Poland", said Waldemar Saniewski, Managing Director, Warner Bros. Entertainment Polska.
"Warner Bros. is an icon of the world film industry. I find it an extraordinary distinction to cooperate with such an outstanding brand," said Andrzej Saramonowicz, screenwriter, director, producer and President of the Management Board at San Graal.
"This partnership with Andrzej Saramanowicz is an important part of Warner Bros.' local language production strategy in Poland and across the whole of central and Eastern Europe. It reflects a strong shared ambition to create and distribute films across Poland that are able to combine strong artistic value, critical recognition and commercial success," said Adam Smith, Senior Vice President, Business Affairs, Europe, Middle East & Asia Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures International