Los Angeles, California Nov 7, 2024 (Issuewire.com) - 9 Lives Entertainment is thrilled to announce that its award-winning short film, Bonding, will be expanded into a feature-length adaptation. Building on the original short's intrigue, emotional depth, and narrative tension, the feature will delve deeper into themes of identity, legacy, and espionage.

After premiering at the Academy Award-qualifying St Kilda Film Festival, Bonding earned over 70 awards and 70 nominations, screening at BAFTA and Canadian Screen Award qualifying events across multiple countries. Olivia Balington of Indy Reviews stated, The ten minutes of narrative could easily be placed within a Hollywood blockbuster, leaving audiences longing to join Dr. John on the next phase of his journey. Short Films Matter review praises Bonding as a gripping spy thriller, highlighting the films expertly crafted narrative, noting Luke Rexs charismatic performance and Jannica Olins captivating portrayal. The review commends the films direction, storytelling, and cinematography, emphasizing the emotional intensity and intrigue it delivers from start to finish.

The feature will follow Dr. John Flemington, a CIA clinical/forensic psychologist, as he uncovers the mystery of his estranged fathernone other than James Bond. Along the way, he encounters interstellar communication and the Gateway Process, a real-world CIA operation developed with the Monroe Institute to explore consciousness beyond the physical world.

"Were excited to continue Bonding's journey with a feature-length film, said Steven Lancaster, Executive Producer of 9 Lives Entertainment. This is a unique opportunity to expand on the rich world weve created, and we are actively seeking partners to help bring this vision to life.

The project has received recognition for excellence across all areas of production, winning Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Original Music, and more. It also took home the Outstanding Proof of Concept Award at the Pitch to Screen Film Festival in New York.

Updates will follow as the project develops.