film directors

Padraic McKinley, director of the depression-era adventure The Weight, has signed with Range Media Partners following its acquisition by Vertical after a Sundance world premiere. The film stars five-time Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke and Oscar winner Russell Crowe, and earned a 94% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes after screening at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. The Weight is scheduled for theatrical release on September 18.