Black Mandala to Handle Worldwide Distribution for Three Stelly Horror Features
New Zealand-based sales agent Black Mandala has secured international rights to three horror movies from Anatomica Films. The titles are 'Within Madness,' 'Vessel,' and 'The Thirteenth Gate,' all written and directed by J. M. Stelly. The deal was negotiated by Stelly and Black Mandala co-founder Michael Kraetzer.
The agreement assigns international distribution responsibilities for the three scary titles to the New Zealand-based sales agency. The films are all helmed and scripted by J. M. Stelly.
Stelly produced the features with Johnny Stassi under their Anatomica Films label. The deal terms were settled through direct negotiations between Stelly and Black Mandala co-founder Michael Kraetzer.
This distribution pact could broaden the international reach of independent genre cinema, potentially allowing niche horror audiences worldwide to access these specific titles. Local New Zealand filmmakers may benefit from increased global visibility, while the sales agent expands its catalog. The deal may also signal continued commercial viability for smaller, writer-director driven horror projects, offering a pathway for similar independent productions to secure worldwide distribution.