Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Tyrus Pictures Launched in L.A. with 'The Unknown Singer' Remake
Two film industry professionals, Michael Zelman and Hamid Mokhneche, have started a new movie company called Tyrus Pictures in Los Angeles.
They've gotten money from private investors to make films.
The company wants to create movies that focus on strong storytelling, similar to movies like 'Whiplash'.
They plan to make a few movies each year with budgets between $5 million and $50 million.
Their first big project will be a remake of a classic French movie called 'The Unknown Singer', about a singer who returns after many years with no memory.
Production is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026.
Michael Zelman and Hamid Mokhneche founded Tyrus Pictures in Los Angeles.
The company secured a film fund from private partners.
Tyrus Pictures plans to produce one or two feature films annually.
Their first project is an English-language remake of 'The Unknown Singer'.
Production for the remake is scheduled to begin in Q2 2026.
- Who
- Michael Zelman and Hamid Mokhneche
- What
- The launch of Tyrus Pictures, a film production company.
- When
- Production for the first film project is planned to begin in Q2 2026.
- Where
- Los Angeles, CA
- Why
- To produce feature films with an emphasis on creative storytelling.
- Company Name
- Tyrus Pictures
- Location
- Los Angeles
- CEO
- Michael Zelman
- President of Production
- Hamid Mokhneche
- Executive Chairman
- Albert J. Zdenek, Jr.
- Film Fund
- Secured from private partners
- First Project
- The Unknown Singer remake