Freckle Films is an American film and television

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. It is owned by

Jessica Chastain Jessica Michelle Chastain (born March 24, 1977) is an American actress and producer. Known for primarily starring in films with feminist themes, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. ''Time' ...

History

In February 2016, it was reported that Chastain had launched her company. In May 2017, Kelly Carmichael became a president of production and development. Carmichael, who had previously worked at

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and at

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as a production executive. In 2018, Chastain and a group of international actresses travelled to

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to pitch an all female ensemble spy film, '' The 355''.

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acquired the rights to the film at $20 million. It was released on January 7, 2022. Their first film, '' Ava'', was released on September 25, 2020. In Autumn 2022, the company entered production on '' The Eyes of Tammy Faye'', starring Chastain and

Andrew Garfield Andrew Russell Garfield (born 20 August 1983) is an English and American actor. He has received various accolades, including a Tony Award, a BAFTA TV Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards. ''Time' ...

. The film was released on September 17, 2021. It went on to win several awards including: Screen Actor Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor, BAFTA Award for Best Makeup & Hair, Critics Choice Award for Best Actress & Best Makeup, Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role & Best Makeup & Hair. In 2022, the company purchased the rights to adapt the novel '' The School for Good Mothers'' as a television series.

Filmography

Films

Television series

Upcoming projects

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References

External links

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