Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Levantine Films Rebrands, Premiering 'Poetic License' at TIFF
A movie company called Levantine Films is changing its name to August Night.
Their first movie under the new name is a film called 'Poetic License,' which will be shown for the first time at a film festival.
'Poetic License' is directed by Maude Apatow and features actors like Leslie Mann and Cooper Hoffman.
August Night wants to make different kinds of movies and shows, including things for TV.
The company started in 2009 and is led by CEO Benjamin Hung and founder Jamal Daniel.
Levantine Films is rebranding to August Night.
Maude Apatow's 'Poetic License' will premiere at TIFF under the new banner.
'Poetic License' stars Leslie Mann, Cooper Hoffman, and others.
August Night plans to diversify content, including TV projects.
Benjamin Hung is the CEO, and Jamal Daniel founded the company in 2009.
- Who
- Levantine Films (now August Night) is a film production company founded by Jamal Daniel. Benjamin Hung is the CEO.
- What
- Levantine Films is rebranding to August Night.
- When
- The rebranding happened recently, with the first film under the new name premiering at TIFF.
- Where
- The film 'Poetic License' will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Why
- To broaden its scope and pursue new genres, including TV projects.
- Former Name
- Levantine Films
- New Name
- August Night
- First Project
- Poetic License
- Director of 'Poetic License'
- Maude Apatow
- CEO
- Benjamin Hung
- Founder
- Jamal Daniel
- Founded
- 2009