Full Breakdown
Archstone Entertainment Secures Worldwide Sales Rights for David Mamet’s Upcoming Film “Russian Poland”
6/6/2026, 5:21:33 AM
Core Event: Archstone Acquires Global Sales Rights to “Russian Poland”
Archstone Entertainment announced that it has obtained worldwide sales rights to *Russian Poland*, a new feature film written and slated to be directed by Pulitzer-Prize-winning playwright and two-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker David Mamet. The company plans to launch sales for the project at Toronto. Production is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 after casting commences this summer.
Background & Context: Mamet’s Track Record and Archstone’s Mission
David Mamet’s career spans stage and screen, with credits that include *Glengarry Glen Ross*, *The Untouchables*, *The Verdict*, *American Buffalo*, *House of Games*, *Hoffa*, *The Edge*, *The Spanish Prisoner*, *Wag the Dog*, *Heist*, *Henry Johnson*, and the forthcoming *Speed-the-Plow*. Archstone Entertainment has positioned itself as a home for “elevated, filmmaker-driven cinema,” a focus it cites as aligning with Mamet’s reputation as a leading writer-director.
Key Figures & Groups
- David Mamet – writer-director of *Russian Poland*
- Barry Germansky – producer
- Scott Martin – executive producer, Archstone Entertainment
- Michael Slifkin – executive producer
- Archstone Entertainment – worldwide sales agent
Timeline
| Date/Period | Milestone |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | Archstone announces acquisition of worldwide sales rights |
| Summer 2026 | Casting for *Russian Poland* begins |
| Spring 2027 | Principal photography scheduled to start |
| Toronto (date unspecified) | Archstone to launch worldwide sales at Toronto |
Data & Statistics
- Setting: 1948
- Central characters: two Jewish-American WWII veterans who disguise themselves as British airmen
- Additional participant: one elderly Holocaust survivor, bringing the total aboard the bomber to three
- Narrative focus: arms run to Israel, spiritual reckoning, survival to the coast
Why It Matters / Impact
The acquisition underscores Archstone’s commitment to projects that combine commercial viability with auteur-driven storytelling. For Mamet, *Russian Poland* represents a personal exploration of post-war Jewish identity and the moral complexities of clandestine arms transport to the nascent state of Israel. The film’s premise—blending historical drama with spiritual inquiry—offers a distinctive entry in the 2020s cinematic landscape.
Official Statements & Responses
Archstone’s executive team emphasized the alignment between Mamet’s body of work and the company’s focus on elevated, filmmaker-driven cinema. In a statement, Archstone highlighted its honor in bringing a “deeply personal and universally resonant” film to the global marketplace, noting Mamet’s status as a pivotal figure in contemporary American storytelling.
Verbatim Quotes
- “one of the great American storytellers” — Scott Martin, Archstone Entertainment
- “Russian Poland is a powerful, distinctive project from one of the most important writer-directors of our time.” — Scott Martin, Archstone Entertainment
- “Over the past several years, Archstone has built a home for elevated, filmmaker-driven cinema, and no one embodies that spirit more than David. We are honored to bring this deeply personal and universally resonant film to the global marketplace,” — Scott Martin, Archstone Entertainment
- “Set in 1948, Russian Poland follows two Jewish-American WWII veterans who, disguised as British airmen, steal a bomber to run arms to Israel. When a mysterious elderly Holocaust survivor joins them aboard the flight, his uncanny parables about a vanished shtetl transform their mission into a spiritual reckoning, one that may determine whether the three men reach the coast alive.” — Official Synopsis, *Russian Poland*
What’s Next
Casting for the film will commence this summer, followed by a spring 2027 production start. Archstone will present the project to international buyers at Toronto, positioning *Russian Poland* for global distribution upon completion.
