GRANITE FILMS is a New York City based development and production company committed to creating literate, commercially viable films for the world market.

GRANITE FILMS was founded in 2005 by GRAHAM LEADER, who was the producer and original driving force behind the film IN THE BEDROOM, which was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, in 2002. Leader's films include:

 

CHILDLESS

ChildlessKatherine is a typical teenager. Today’s her funeral. The four adults in her life have a lot on their mind – and it’s not all about Katherine either. With a frankness that’s strikingly disarming as well as frequently self-serving, the grown-ups struggle with being…well… grown-up.

 

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IN THE BEDROOM

In The BedroomWhen young Frank Fowler becomes romantically involved with an older single mother, his parents are concerned. But when the relationship takes a sudden and tragic turn, the Fowlers are forced to confront the harsh reality of their situation and the inescapable consequences of their actions.

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HEARTWORN HIGHWAYS

Heartworn HighwaysHailed by MIX Magazine as “the best documentary ever made,” HEARTWORN HIGHWAYS gives an unusual and candid glimpse into the world of country music’s new wave.

 

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THE SAFFRON LIMITED

SaffronUsing thousands of still photographs, this photo-animated film transforms the sprawling, celebrated installation of The Gates into a uniquely exciting ride through New York’s wintry Central Park, from dawn into dark.

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SHUTTLECOCK

ShuttlecockAlienated from his wife and children and obsessed with his father, a war time hero now the mute inmate of a mental hospital in Lisbon, John Prentis becomes increasingly unsettled by the enigmatic Dr. Quinn who runs the institution.

 

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