Lionsgate’s Grindstone Entertainment Group Acquires Veteran Drama ‘A Place In The Field’ From Director Nicole Mejia

shot safely during the pandemic, a place in the field Following Army veteran Gio Scudder (green bookReceiving a package and a letter from an old friend, Don DiPetta embarks on a journey across the Americas to fulfill a promise he made when he took office a long time ago. The film, which deals with the issue of PTSD in veterans through the eyes of a filmmaker, is seen as a journey story about loss, friendship, perseverance and the will to continue.

DiPetta, Cory Ellis, Bluesmon Del Vecchio and Xochitl Portillo-Moody The film, which will make its world premiere at the 2022 Santa Barbara Film Festival, is written by DiPetta and Mejia, and produced by Helia Alam.

“a place in the field A powerful and honest look at the impact of PTSD,” said Grindstone’s Stan Wertlieb. “Nicole Mejía is a true talent – ​​her film honors our veterans because it inspires and touches our hearts.”

Mejía is a Los Angeles-based writer, director, and producer who was chosen as one of the inaugural directors of Adelante Lab, a television viewing fellowship created by Latinx House with Netflix, Sundance, and Shondaland. His short film was released recently. to stain AFI received LALIFF/Netflix Grant for thesis film, My life stopped when I was 15claimed the ASC Heritage Award. This latest film, based on Mejia’s personal story of recovering from sexual abuse, was also shortlisted for the Young Director Award.

Originally from Honduras, Mejía is the first person in her family to earn a BFA (in theater from the Cornish College of the Arts) and an MFA. She got the second one through the AFI Management Program, for which she received the Audi Women’s Scholarship.

Grindstone partner Stan Wertlieb made the deal a place in the field Attorney Robert Bennun representing the company, attorney Robert Bennun representing the producers. Mejia is represented by Larry Shapiro and Matt Luber of Luber/Rocklin Entertainment.