Map Of The Universe
TFI Suppport
Logline
Based on a true story Professor Jim Yancey, a world-leading astronomer at Berkeley University in San Francisco, is poised to make scientific history in his quest to find the first outer solar planet. But his findings are disputed by a prodigiously talented, eccentric English star spotter, 18 year old Archie. A film about a man and boy whose love for the stars is sometimes greater than for those people around them.
Tim Firth
Writer
Tim is currently working on five feature films: MONSTROUS MEMOIRS OF A MIGHTY MCFEARLESS (Jerry Bruckheimer), WHOSE WEDDING? (Pathe), SNOW AND THE SEVEN (Scott Rudin/Disney), MONKEYS (Aardmaan Entertainment) and AMERICA'S MOST WANTED (Brilliant Films). His adaptation of the Sophie Kinsella novels CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC and Disney's G-FORCE which he contributed to are now out on DVD. Other film credits include BLACK BALL, CALENDAR GIRLS, KINKY BOOTS (Winner of Best International Film - Bermuda and Florida Film Festivals 2006). Theatre credits include A MAN OF LETTERS, NEVILLE'S ISLAND (Nominated for the Best Comedy - Evening Standard & Olivier Awards 1994), OUR HOUSE (Madness Musical - Winner of Olivier Award for Best New Musical 2002) and the hugely successful adaptation of CALENDAR GIRLS. Television credits include: TRAPPED: KING OF FRIDGES, CRUISE OF THE GODS, COMBAT SHEEP, THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY, BORDER CAFE & ALL QUIET ON THE PRESTON FRONT & PRESTON FRONT 2 & 3.
Dan Futterman
Writer
Dan Futterman was nominated for a 2005 Academy Award for his screenplay for the film “Capote.” He has since written a number of film scripts, all at various stages of development. Along with his wife, writer Anya Epstein, he is currently writing and serving as Executive Producer of the HBO series “In Treatment”. As an actor, Dan has appeared onstage in New York - on Broadway and off - in numerous productions (“Angels in America,” “The Lights,” “A Fair Country,” “Dealer’s Choice”.). His films include “A Mighty Heart,” “The Birdcage,” and “Urbania,” which was accepted into the Sundance Film Festival and for which he received Best Actor at the Seattle Film Festival.
Nick Barton
Producer
Nick Barton has been a Producer since 1970, originally producing advertising commercials. He moved into Television in 1981 producing series such as “The World A Television History” and “Spaceship Earth”. In 1989 he and Linda Agran formed AGRAN BARTON TV (ABTV) whose credits include “Moving Story” (ITV) “Boswell & Johnson” (BBC) “The Wimbledon Poisoner” (BBC) “The 7 Wonders of the World” (C4) and “Great Excavations” a major 6-part documentary for C4. Harbour Pictures was created in 1999 as the film production subsidiary of ABTV. Having secured a first-look deal with Buena Vista International, Nick produced his first feature film ‘CALENDAR GIRLS’ the no 1 UK Box office hit in 2002/3. He subsequently produced ‘KINKY BOOTS’ for Miramax Films. Nick currently has films in development for Pathe, BBC Films, ICON, Brilliant Films and South Pacific Pictures. HARBOUR PICTURES TV has television deals with Portman and 2Entertain and projects in development with the BBC.
Suzzanne Mackie
Producer
Suzanne Mackie was Director of Development for Harbour Pictures from 1994 having formerly worked for BBC Drama Serials. After securing a first-look deal with Buena Vista International Suzanne produced her first feature film CALENDAR GIRLS, in 2002/3 for Buena Vista. She subsequently produced KINKY BOOTS for Miramax Films and originated MAP OF THE UNIVERSE by Tim Firth and Dan Futterman for Miramax Films. Suzanne joined Left Bank Pictures in February 2009 as Head of Film.