Current Project · Psychological Thriller
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"Some lives begin when the lies end."
CW1 Films
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CW1 is a collective home for the architects of film — screenwriters, directors, composers, and producers who believe a powerful narrative is the only passport a story needs.
We build bridges, not empires. From Lagos to LA, Shanghai to Paris and Brussels, we've proven that shoestring budgets can produce world-class cinema when the vision is sharp enough.
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— Dan Thorens
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Current Project · Psychological Thriller
"Some lives begin when the lies end."
Producer · United States
A prolific film and TV producer with over 10 feature films under her belt. She works both domestically and internationally — a joy to work with, ready and able to tackle any project.
kt@argenticproductions.com
Director / Producer · China
A renowned Chinese writer-director known for intelligent and entertaining films exploring culturally relevant themes. His works include Manhole (2004), nominated for multiple Golden Rooster awards. He has worked alongside Andy Lau and Gong Li. Currently working with Huanxi Media Entertainment.
Producer · United States
Educator and Development Executive of Film StartUp, guiding filmmakers through the A-to-Z feature film development process. Has lectured at NYU, The Gotham, Brooklyn College, Stage 32, and HRTS. A strategic partnership with Largo Films brings AI analytics into casting, financing, and distribution.
Composer · Greece
Creative composer and founder of Aphaia, a music licensing platform for film, advertising, and television. Known for the originality and poignancy of her music and the quality of her production methods.
anastasia@aphaiamusic.com
Producer · United States
Owner of Legacy Pictures, an international film and commercial production company with offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Beijing. Produces features, film/TV and commercials across Hollywood, Europe, and China.
cary@legacy.film
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CEO & Founder · CW1 Films
"Make it with Soul and translate it into Craft."
— Dan Thorens
Writer-director with a European sensibility and a global reach. His work is defined by restraint, human awkwardness, and a refusal to sentimentalise. He founded CW1 Films to create a home for stories that refuse to be small — regardless of budget.
His current project, SEE-SAW, is a psychological thriller in development set in Brussels — the full expression of CW1's founding ethos.
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