Rooney’s movie “Tanner Hall” (which will have a premiere and party at the Gen Art Film Fest tomorrow night – stay tuned for pics!) has been picked up for distribution by Moving Pictures, aiming for a late August or September release. Yay!

SANTA MONICA: Moving Pictures Film and Television has acquired Tanner Hall, written and directed by Tatiana von Furstenberg, the daughter of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, and Francesca Gregorini, the daughter of Barbara Bach and step-daughter of Ringo Starr.

The movie features Amy Sedaris (Strangers with Candy), Tom Everett Scott (That Thing You Do), Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live, A Night at the Roxbury), Rooney Mara (Youth in Revolt), Brie Larson (United States of Tara) and Georgia King (The Duchess). Tanner Halls gives a look into the private world of an all-girls boarding school in a New England town. Produced by Julie R. Snyder, the film is slated for a theatrical release in late August or September. A sneak peek screening will be held in New York on April 12.

“Going into Cannes, MPF&TV is thrilled to have acquired Tanner Hall, as we seek out international opportunities for the film which has so many different promotable elements,” said Gary Hirsch, the senior acquisitions executive at Moving Pictures Film and Television.

Ted Chalmers, the president of the company’s film and TV division, added, “MPF&TV is delighted to be working with Julie R. Snyder and the cast/crew of Tanner Hall in preparing for upcoming festivals. Additionally we’re enthusiastic for the theatrical release and the potential opportunities that will result.”

Snyder commented, “We are so excited to be working with MPF&TV for distribution of Tanner Hall and with the great response to our film so far, we look forward to the upcoming Gen Art screening in New York.”

Source: World Screen