Norwegian triple threat Mona Fastvold, with buzz growing around her latest film The Testament of Ann Lee, has signed with the London-basedMagna Studios.

The director/writer/producers Amanda Seyfried-starring project, following the founder of the Shaker religious movement in the 18th century, premiered at the Venice Film Festival this year and was later acquired by Searchlight Pictures. Fastvold co-wrote the film alongside partner Brady Corbet, with whom she also wrote 2024s Oscar-winning hit The Brutalist.

Fastvold has directed acclaimed drama filmsThe Sleepwalker(2014) andThe World to Come(2020), which received the Queer Lion award and a Golden Globe. Ive been looking for true partners who believe in me and my work, and Magna is exactly that, said Fastvold. Theyve already shown such passion and enthusiasm for my ideas, and Im looking forward to exploring new opportunities together ones that challenge me creatively and bring bold original storytelling to audiences everywhere.

She will extend her craft to multiple formats, said Magna, joining the teams roster of emerging and established voices, includingJames Marsh,Asif Kapadia,Oscar Hudson,Jeff Tremaine,Phoebe Arnstein and Corbet.

Were so proud to welcome Mona, added Davud Karbassioun, co-CEO of Magna Studios. Weve long been admirers of her style and vision.The Testament of Ann Lee is one of the most extraordinary, original and beautifully crafted films Ive ever seen and am excited for audiences to see it in theaters this holiday. She is a true artist,her style and approach lends itself to brand storytelling and she exemplifies our tastes and values.Were looking forward to locking arms on this journey together.

Magna Studios, founded by Karbassioun and Marisa Clifford, operates from hubs in London, New York and Los Angeles.