Abramorama has acquired North American theatrical rights to Afterward, a documentary from first-time director Ofra Bloch. A September theatrical launch in New York followed by Los Angeles and other markets is in the works for the pic, which premiered at DOC NYC. 1091 Media, formerly known as The Orchard, picked up…

1091 Media, the new owners of what had been known as The Orchard Film Group, told staff Friday that a new strategic direction at the company will include distributing fewer, more targeted movies each year and that some layoffs are in the offing. Company COO and CFO Chad Blackwell and chief revenue officer Julie…

EXCLUSIVE: In its second pickup at the Sundance Film Festival this year, the new Orchard Film Group under new owners 1091 Media, has taken North American rights to Britt Poulton and Dan Madison Savage’s Appalachian thriller Them That Follow.  The pic was bought in a competitive situation. Danielle DiGiacomo, VP…

1091 Media, which recently acquired the The Orchard’s film and TV division, has taken domestic theatrical distribution and home entertainment rights to Frédéric Tcheng’s documentary Halston about the famed 1970s/80s designer. A theatrical release is being eyed for the spring. CNN Films already has North American…

The Orchard Film Group has been acquired by 1091 Media, an investment group affiliated with the team of a holding company that once owned the indie distributor. Terms were not disclosed, but 1091 said it will continue operations of the film and TV business under a new name, and that it will look to invest in content…