Berlin: "Ballast" goes to IFC
On the heels of its Sundance win and in front of its Berlin screening, Sharon Swart reports that "Ballast" has been picked up by IFC:Full report here.North American rights were scooped up by IFC in what was described as "a six-figure deal plus gross participation and a real P&A commitment," according to one of the dealmakers.
Pic, the feature helming debut of visual f/x artist Lance Hammer, had three other bidders.
IFC will put "Ballast" through its "day-and-date" pipeline, which incorporates theatrical, VOD and cable distribution.
Michael Jones is the film festival editor at Variety.com. 
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