Independent has closed two deals on A Glimpse Inside The Mind of Charles Swan III, which it introduced to buyers here at the AFM.

Deals have been stuck with Germany (Koch) and Switzerland (Praesens). Independent says there is more interest from key territories.

Roman Coppola directs the relationship comedy starring Charlie Sheen, Jason Schwartzman, Patricia Arquette and Bill Murray

The film is shooting now in Los Angeles.

The story is about a middle-aged graphic designer who goes through a bad breakup and has fantasies about his many failed romances.

Coppola also produces, with Youree Henley.

Cinetic, which is a frequent collaborator of Independent, is handling the North American rights.

Also new on the Cinetic/Independent slate is Metro Manila, from Cashback director Sean Ellis. That film is about a man who plans a robbery in Manila to get a better life for his family. Ellis wrote with Frank E Flowers. Mathilde Charpentier produces.

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