ABOUT THE FILM

The Host explores the dark corners of the human psyche through the eyes of Robert and Vera, both of them have secrets that lead to their demise.

Maryam Hassouni, Mike Beckingham, Dougie Poynter, Nigel Barber,

Suan-Li Ong, Togo Igawa, Daniël Boissevain, Tom Wu, Derek Jacobi, Jeroen Krabbé, Fabian Jansen, Reinout Bussemaker, Dominic Keating, Margo Stilley and Ruby Turner headline the cast of The Host – the debut crime thriller from Producer Zachary Weckstein.

Robert (Mike Beckingham) and Vera (Maryam Hassouni) try to do what’s best for the people they love and those they protect. But as the characters struggle to suppress their inner demons, a course of destruction emanates from hidden secrets that can never be escaped.

FILM FACTS

THE HOST is being released worldwide beginning 17 January 2020. Produced by Zachary Weckstein and Directed by Andrew Newbery, with Cinematography by Oona Menges. The film’s Red Carpet Premiere was held in January 2020 at The London Mayfair Hotel.

The Host was filmed in the heart of Amsterdam and London, with an international crew bringing their unique expertise from all over the world. The film stars an international cast including Maryam Hassouni, Mike Beckingham, Dougie Poynter, Nigel Barber, Suan-Li Ong, Togo Igawa, Daniël Boissevain, Tom Wu, Derek Jacobi, Jeroen Krabbé, Fabian Jansen, Reinout Bussemaker, Dominic Keating, Margo Stilley and Ruby Turner.

With many thanks to our supporters: LXRY, Schiphol Airport, Hotel TwentySeven, Park Chinois, Gertrud Derksen, Gassan, William Hunt Savile Row, Susudio Amsterdam, Addy van den Krommenacker, The English Hatter, Nino’s London, Pleasurements, Crème de la Crème – CdlC Fashion, Dutch Tulip Vodka, The Entourage Group, VIP Cars023, Burger ‘n Shake Amsterdam, Riwal, Grip Enterprises, Camera Cars Holland, Betjeman and Barton Den Haag, Bastion Hotel, Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin and more.

PEARL PICTURES PRODUCTIONS

​A rising personality in filmmaking, Zachary Weckstein is an internationally recognised producer. With his focus on international filmmaking, Weckstein founded Pearl Pictures Productions in 2017 and combines a European and American approach.

Pearl Pictures Productions is a driven creator of feature film entertainment for the global market. THE HOST, independently produced by Pearl Pictures Productions, is distributed worldwide through Vertical Entertainment beginning with its U.S. theatrical and North America release 17 January 2020. Headquartered in The Hague with locations in London and Los Angeles, Pearl Pictures Productions is focused on Feature Film Production and Musical Content.

Weckstein was born in San Diego,California, spent his younger years in California, and later lived in London, England. He came to The Netherlands to study, and completed his Undergraduate in International Business. After completing his Masters at London Film School, Weckstein gained acknowledgement in the film industry as the new upcoming Producer when invited as a panelist at the Annual 2019 AFC (Association Française des Directeurs de la Photographie Cinématographique), the internationally held professional event alongside Oscar winning cinematographers.

By January 2020, Weckstein released his first international feature film, THE HOST, the first English spoken, Dutch produced feature film to be distributed worldwide.

Zachary continues to provide a wellspring of talent and energy for his audiences. As a producer, Weckstein has an innate drive, and with his motto, ’nothing is impossible’, it is his nature to make it happen. His distinctive style and expertise looks to challenge expectations, and forces the audience to re-examine their way of perceiving imagery, sound and time. Weckstein: “In producing my first feature film, THE HOST, I encouraged cooperation and provided creative ways to shake up the audience, give them the unexpected, and first and foremost, entertain.

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