Rising Swan to Shoot ‘Iris’ in Spain, Japan with Toei
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- Rising Swan Entertainment is preparing to shoot the female‑led action thriller “Iris” in Spain and Japan, with production slated to begin in fall 2026.
- Toei Company will provide studio facilities, casting support, production personnel, and creative collaboration on production design and stunt coordination for the Japanese portion, and will help the production apply for Japan’s production incentive.
- Lisa C. Satriano will make her feature directorial debut on “Iris,” after serving as an assistant director on films such as Black Panther, Venom, Atomic Blonde, Thor: Ragnarok and The Butler.
- Blue Iris Entertainment (Spain) is co‑producing the film with Rising Swan, and the creative team includes cinematographer Damien Beebe (Edge of Tomorrow), stunt coordinator Anthony Nanakornpanom (The Odyssey) and VFX supervisor Alonso Valera (Ex Machina).
- Dani Swan (co‑writer and star) and Bryan Hwang co‑wrote the script, which blends action noir, psychological mystery, and samurai mythology set between modern Paris and feudal Japan.
Why it matters: Rising Swan gains a Japanese studio partner that supplies facilities, talent and incentive assistance, reducing costs and expanding the film’s authenticity, while Toei provides studio facilities, casting support and creative collaboration, helping the film target global audiences and strengthen its international production network.
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