The Present Times
The Present Times is a feature film that is in development with Dirty Films attached. Noah Stratton-Twine (director), Eric Roth (executive producer) and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones (executive producer) are attached. Production List last updated this listing on August 11, 2026.
Project Summary
The Present Times is a paparazzi tragicomedy from writer-director Noah Stratton-Twine, following his debut feature The Peril at Pincer Point, which won the Neon Auteur Award at SXSW 2026. The project has assembled an executive producer lineup that includes Oscar-winning screenwriter Eric Roth, producer Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Andrew Upton of Dirty Films, and Anne Peters. Daniel Weyman leads the cast in what's described as a fable-like exploration of the paparazzi world. Dirty Films is the production company founded by Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton, known for Carol and Mrs. America. The project represents a significant step up for Stratton-Twine, an English filmmaker known for character-driven storytelling with a do-it-yourself ethos. No production timeline or filming locations have been announced.
Production Contacts— Members Only
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director | Noah Stratton-Twine |
Writing
| Writer | Noah Stratton-Twine |
Production
| Executive Producer | Eric Roth |
| Executive Producer | Brian Kavanaugh-Jones |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Upton |
| Executive Producer | Anne Peters |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/the-present-times (last updated Aug 11, 2026).