Damian Hardung and India Amarteifio
India Amarteifio ("Queen Charlotte") and Damian Hardung ("Maxton Hall – The World Between Us") will lead in the highly anticipated film "Into The Deep Blue", produced by Shot of Tea and winner of the prestigious Nicholl Fellowship awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The romantic film follows Nick (Hardung) and Fiona (Amarteifio), best friends who met in group therapy and are struggling to piece their lives together after experiencing loss. The last thing they need is to fall in love. When a weekend trip brings their deepening feelings to the surface, they might sooner cut each other off than face them. The screenplay, crafted by writer and novelist Jennifer Archer, was honored with the 2022 Nicholl Fellowship. A novel adaptation of the film is soon to be released.
The film will be shot in the UK and directed by Jonathan Wright, known for his work on Sony's Awakening The Zodiac. Producing "Into The Deep Blue" are Aletha Shepherd and Jennifer Presser of Shot of Tea.
Jennifer Presser, Producer and Founder/Head of Casting for Break Away Casting, added: "This film is such an amazing story of grief, friendship, and growth, and I couldn’t be more excited to be working with this amazing group of talent. We are thrilled to have India and Damian bring these complex characters to life. Their raw talent is something to behold and will elevate this film to the next level."
Aletha Shepherd, Producer and Founder of Shot of Tea, said: "We are thrilled to bring together such a fabulous cast for this remarkable script. It’s such a joy working with such talents, especially when we know we have something truly special on our hands. We are excited to find the right home and partner to make sure this film garners the success it deserves."