Costa J Theo – Film Financier, Lawyer, Executive Producer
Costa completed his legal studies and graduated with a BA, LLB from the University of the
Witwatersrand, South Africa and then studied a Professional Program in Business at New
York University. He then completed his articles of clerkship at the law firm Moss Morris Inc
Attorneys and then went on to join Greenwich Capital a boutique Investment Bank, as part of
the corporate finance team. Drawing on his legal and financial experience Costa is now
raising finance as an Executive Producer for film productions. The following is a list of
projects Costa has been involved with:
List of Projects:
Costa completed his legal studies and graduated with a BA, LLB from the University of the
Witwatersrand, South Africa and then studied a Professional Program in Business at New
York University. He then completed his articles of clerkship at the law firm Moss Morris Inc
Attorneys and then went on to join Greenwich Capital a boutique Investment Bank, as part of
the corporate finance team. Drawing on his legal and financial experience Costa is now
raising finance as an Executive Producer for film productions. The following is a list of
projects Costa has been involved with:
List of Projects:
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Executive Producer on the UK / SA feature film Out on a Limb (2005)
Produced by Theta Films
Winner of 2004 Wine Country Film Festival
Best Actress at 2005 Cherbourg Film Festival
Associate Producer on US feature film Blind Guy Driving (2006)
Produced in the USA by Theta Films
Written by Christopher Theo
James Keech (Married to Jane Seymour) produced and directed the film.
James recently produced the 5 times Oscar nominated film Walk the Line
Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie)
Chris Pine (Princess Diaries 2) and Jane Seymour (Wedding Crashers)
Executive Producer on the SA film Confessions of a Gambler (2006)
Currently in post production
Costa identified the novel 2 years ago & the right to make the film.
The film is based on the Sunday Times award winning novel
Rayda Jacobs the award winning writer will be playing the lead role
Amanda Lane will be co-directing with Rayda Jacobs
Producer with Ward 9 films in the UK on Bob’s Not Gay (2007)
This film will be structured as a UK / French co-production
The film will star Julia Jentsch (2006 Best Foreign Film Oscar Nominee)
Best Actress at 2005 Berlin Film Festival for the film Sophie Scholl)
Meredith Ostrom (Factory Girl) Margo Stilley (9 Songs)
Nigel Harman ( Eastenders) and Gina Athans
Executive Producer on Irvine Welsh film in the UK Soul Crew (2007)
To be produced by Public Pictures UK
Currently in development, Soul Crew which was written by UK cult
writer Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting) will also mark Irvine Welsh’s
directing debut.
Executive Producer on SA film Big Fellas (2007)
Produced by Rogue Star Films, Cape Town
Starring Colin Moss, Cokey Falcow, Gina Athans, Minki Van Der Westhuizen
Executive Producer on Descent of the Whirlwind (2008)
In development with First Fire Films UK
Co-Producer on Cavegirl (2007)
In development
contact: costa@moviefinancier.com
Produced by Theta Films
Winner of 2004 Wine Country Film Festival
Best Actress at 2005 Cherbourg Film Festival
Associate Producer on US feature film Blind Guy Driving (2006)
Produced in the USA by Theta Films
Written by Christopher Theo
James Keech (Married to Jane Seymour) produced and directed the film.
James recently produced the 5 times Oscar nominated film Walk the Line
Eddie Kaye Thomas (American Pie)
Chris Pine (Princess Diaries 2) and Jane Seymour (Wedding Crashers)
Executive Producer on the SA film Confessions of a Gambler (2006)
Currently in post production
Costa identified the novel 2 years ago & the right to make the film.
The film is based on the Sunday Times award winning novel
Rayda Jacobs the award winning writer will be playing the lead role
Amanda Lane will be co-directing with Rayda Jacobs
Producer with Ward 9 films in the UK on Bob’s Not Gay (2007)
This film will be structured as a UK / French co-production
The film will star Julia Jentsch (2006 Best Foreign Film Oscar Nominee)
Best Actress at 2005 Berlin Film Festival for the film Sophie Scholl)
Meredith Ostrom (Factory Girl) Margo Stilley (9 Songs)
Nigel Harman ( Eastenders) and Gina Athans
Executive Producer on Irvine Welsh film in the UK Soul Crew (2007)
To be produced by Public Pictures UK
Currently in development, Soul Crew which was written by UK cult
writer Irvine Welsh (Trainspotting) will also mark Irvine Welsh’s
directing debut.
Executive Producer on SA film Big Fellas (2007)
Produced by Rogue Star Films, Cape Town
Starring Colin Moss, Cokey Falcow, Gina Athans, Minki Van Der Westhuizen
Executive Producer on Descent of the Whirlwind (2008)
In development with First Fire Films UK
Co-Producer on Cavegirl (2007)
In development
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