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Dakota Johnson Premieres 'Splitsville' at Cannes, Advocates for Bold Storytelling

The actress-turned-producer highlights her commitment to creative integrity, collaboration, and fostering new voices through TeaTime Pictures.

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Overview

  • Dakota Johnson stars in and produces 'Splitsville,' a dark comedy directed by Michael Angelo Covino, which premiered in the Cannes Premiere section.
  • The film was produced under TeaTime Pictures, the company Johnson co-founded with Ro Donnelly to champion authentic storytelling and creative collaboration.
  • Johnson enforces a 'no asshole policy' on set, ensuring energy-based, inclusive environments where all crew members understand the director's vision.
  • TeaTime Pictures prioritizes original ideas from emerging filmmakers, previously backing the Sundance hit 'Cha Cha Real Smooth' and developing new projects.
  • Johnson plans to make her feature directorial debut with a script by Vanessa Burghardt, focusing on the story of a young woman with autism.