Hollywood Ventures Group Options Namratha Stanley’s ‘Vineyard Melody’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Hollywood Ventures Group has secured the film adaptation rights to Namratha Stanley's memoir 'Vineyard Melody' during the Cannes Film Festival. The memoir chronicles Stanley's journey from domestic abuse in India to establishing a wine label in France. The project is still in development, with discussions ongoing about its production format and collaborators.
- ▪Hollywood Ventures Group has optioned Namratha Stanley's memoir 'Vineyard Melody' for a film adaptation.
- ▪The memoir details Stanley's escape from domestic abuse in Bangalore and her journey to Bordeaux.
- ▪HVG co-founder Glenn Gainor sees a sense of urgency in Stanley's story and is exploring the project's development path.
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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 21, 2026 12:13am PT Hollywood Ventures Group Options Namratha Stanley’s ‘Vineyard Melody’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest ‘Drishyam’ Indonesian Remake Stars Real-Life Couple Vino G. Bastian, Marsha Timothy as Rivals (EXCLUSIVE) 1 hour ago Grief Doc ‘The Last Note’ Acquired by HG Distribution as Fusee Launches Three-Doc Slate at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE) 1 hour ago ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’ Animated Feature to Launch Ele Animations’ ‘Sanatan Universe’ (EXCLUSIVE) 4 hours ago See All Hollywood Ventures Group Hollywood Ventures Group has optioned Namratha Stanley’s memoir “Vineyard Melody” for a film adaptation, with the deal closed during the Cannes Film Festival.
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