Regent Releasing was a U.S. theatrical distribution company based in

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, under the umbrella of Regent Entertainment, which was owned by producers

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(formerly of IRS Media) and Stephen P. Jarchow. Focusing on narrow releases of independent films from around the world and from U.S. filmmakers, Regent's successes include such Academy Award-winning films as '' Departures'', Best Foreign Language film from Japan; '' Gods and Monsters'', starring

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, and

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;

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Callas Forever ''Callas Forever'' is a 2002 biographical film directed by Franco Zeffirelli, who co-wrote the screenplay with Martin Sherman. It is an homage to Zeffirelli's friend, internationally acclaimed opera diva Maria Callas, whom he directed on stage in ...

'', starring

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and

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,'' producer

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's documentary based on the book about the right-wing conspiracy to destroy

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. Regent also distributed film acquisitions from Here Films, their

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sister public company. In 2009, Regent merged with PlanetOut and Here Networks to form

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. Regent Releasing was merged into Here Media later in 2009; Here Media then launched Here Films. Regent Releasing titles (by release year) include:

2010

*''Dream Boy'' *''Eichmann'' *'' The Magician'' *''Manuela y Manuel'' *''Murder in Fashion'' *'' Patrik, Age 1.5'' *'' Shake Hands with the Devil'' *''Watercolors''

2009

*''The Blue Tooth Virgin'' *'' Departures'' (

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Best Foreign Language Film) *''Eleven Minutes'' *''

Little Ashes ''Little Ashes'' is a 2008 Spanish-British drama film set against the backdrop of Spain during the 1920s and 1930s, as three of the era's most creative young talents meet at university and set off on a course to change their world. Luis Buñuel w ...

'' *''Serbis'' *''Sex Positive'' *'' The Song of Sparrows'' *''

Taxidermia ''Taxidermia'' is a 2006 Hungarian surrealist comedy-drama horror film directed and co-written by György Pálfi. An international co-production of Hungary, Austria and France, the film spins a metaphorical socio-political retelling of Hungary's ...

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Tokyo Sonata is a 2008 Japanese film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. It won the award for Best Film at the 3rd Asian Film Awards and received 2008 Asia Pacific Screen Awards nominations for Achievement in Directing and Best Screenplay. At the 2008 Cannes Film Fe ...

2008

*'' $9.99'' *''

The Amazing Truth about Queen Raquela ''The Amazing Truth About Queen Raquela'' is a 2008 drama film directed by Olaf de Fleur Johannesson. Premise Raquela, a Filipino transsexual prostitute dreams of making a new life in Paris. She becomes an Internet porn star and meets Valerie, ...

'' *''Antarctica'' *''

Breakfast with Scot ''Breakfast with Scot'' is a 2007 Canadian comedy film. It is adapted from the 1999 novel by Tufts University professor Michael Downing. The screenplay was adapted by Sean Reycraft from the book by Michael Downing, and the film was directed by L ...

'' *''Ciao'' *''

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'' *'' Holding Trevor'' *''

The Hottie and the Nottie ''The Hottie and The Nottie'' (stylized as ''The Hottie & The Nottie'') is a 2008 American romantic comedy film starring Paris Hilton, Joel David Moore, and Christine Lakin. Written by Heidi Ferrer and directed by Tom Putnam, the film began shooti ...

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I Can't Think Straight ''I Can't Think Straight'' is a 2008 British romantic drama film directed by Shamim Sarif. Based on Sarif's 2008 novel of the same name, the film tells the story of a London-based Jordanian of Palestinian descent, Tala, who is preparing for an e ...

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Kabluey ''Kabluey'' is a 2007 comedy film written and directed by Scott Prendergast. It stars Prendergast, as well as Lisa Kudrow, Teri Garr (in her final film role prior to retirement), Christine Taylor, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Angela Sarafyan. C ...

'' *'' Kiss the Bride'' *'' No Regret'' *''Saving Marriage'' *''

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Tru Loved ''Tru Loved'' is a 2008 independent film written and directed by Stewart Wade and starring Najarra Townsend, Jake Abel, Matthew Thompson and Alexandra Paul. Plot Sixteen-year-old Tru has been raised in San Francisco by two lesbian mothers an ...

'' *''Vivere'' *''

The World Unseen ''The World Unseen'' is a 2007 historical drama film, written and directed by Shamim Sarif, adapted from her own novel. The film is set in 1950s Cape Town, South Africa during the beginning of apartheid. The film stars Lisa Ray and Sheetal Sh ...

2007

*''Cut Sleeve Boys'' *'' Eleven Men Out'' *''

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'' *''Freshman Orientation'' *''Looking for Cheyenne (Oublier Cheyenne)'' *''

Nina's Heavenly Delights ''Nina's Heavenly Delights'' is a 2006 British drama film, drama romance film, romance comedy film, directed by Pratibha Parmar. The film was released on 29 September 2006 in the United Kingdom, and on 21 November 2007 in the United States. Sy ...

'' *''Race You to the Bottom'' *'' ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway'' (documentary) *''

Stephanie Daley ''Stephanie Daley'' — retitled ''What She Knew'' for US television — is a 2006 drama film starring Amber Tamblyn, Melissa Leo, Tilda Swinton and Timothy Hutton. The film, which received a limited release in North America on April 20, 2 ...

'' *''Unconscious''

2006

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April's Shower ''April's Shower'' is a 2003 romantic comedy film directed by and starring Trish Doolan. The film also stars Maria Cina and Randall Batinkoff. Doolan also served as writer, producer, and director for the film. The film was actually released as ear ...

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In Her Line of Fire ''In Her Line of Fire'' (also known as ''Air Force Two'') is a 2006 American action film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and starring Mariel Hemingway, David Keith, David Millbern and Jill Bennett. ''In Her Line of Fire'' opened in limited r ...

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Guys and Balls ''Guys and Balls'' (German: ''Männer wie wir'', literally ''Men like us'', UK title: Balls) is a 2004 sports comedy/romance film by German American director Sherry Hormann about a gay goalkeeper who assembles a gay-only soccer team to play agains ...

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'' *'' Shock to the System'' *'' Summer Storm''

2005

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Beautiful Boxer ''Beautiful Boxer'' ( th, บิวตี้ฟูล บ๊อกเซอร์) is a 2003 Thai biographical sports film produced, directed and co-written by Ekachai Uekrongtham. It tells the life story of Parinya Charoenphol, a famous kathoey, ...

'' *''Eternal'' *'' Hellbent'' *''Margaret Cho: Assassin'' *''Sex, Politics & Cocktails''

2004

*''The Burial Society'' *''

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'' (documentary) *'' Merci Docteur Rey'' *''

Showboy ''Showboy'' is a 2002 mockumentary film that was produced by star Jason Buchtel, directed by stars Christian Taylor and Lindy Heymann, written by and starring the three. It has cameos by Whoopi Goldberg, Siegfried & Roy, Alan Ball and the cast ...

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Straight-Jacket ''Straight-Jacket'' is a 2004 comedy film written and directed by Richard Day, based on his play. Done as a pastiche of the Rock Hudson- Doris Day romantic comedy films, ''Straight-Jacket'' tells the story of Guy Stone, a closeted gay actor in ...

2003

*''Friends and Family''

2001

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Speedway Junky ''Speedway Junky'' is a 1999 American crime drama film written and directed by Nickolas Perry and starring Jesse Bradford, Jordan Brower, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Daryl Hannah. Plot The film stars Jesse Bradford as Johnny, a young man wit ...

2000

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Looking for an Echo ''Looking for an Echo'' is 2000 independent drama film. Plot The lead singer of an oldies group reminisces about the good ol' days and a potential comeback. Cast * Armand Assante as Vinnie Pirelli **Rick Faugno as Young Vinnie Pirelli * Diane ...

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$pent $pent is a 2000 drama film directed by Gil Cates Jr. and starring Jason London, Charlie Spradling, and Gil Cates Jr. Premise An unemployed actor uses his skills to con everyone he knows into lending or giving him money to pay off his debts. C ...

1999

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Sixth Happiness ''Sixth Happiness'' is a 1997 British drama film directed by Indian director Waris Hussein. It is based on the 1991 autobiography of Firdaus Kanga entitled '' Trying to Grow''. Kanga played himself in this film about Britain, India, race and se ...

References

External links

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