Overview
- Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end, steps into Hollywood as an executive producer for 'My Dead Friend Zoe', set to debut at SXSW.
- The film, a dark comedy about a U.S. Army veteran and her estranged grandfather, stars notable actors including Ed Harris and Morgan Freeman.
- 'My Dead Friend Zoe' is financed using renewable energy tax credits from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, marking a new financing trend in Hollywood.
- Kelce's move into filmmaking follows his Super Bowl win and high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift, signaling a potential shift towards entertainment.
- The film's financing strategy, leveraging federal tax credits, could inspire a new wave of indie film production, reducing financial risks.