Documentary About Formula One World Champion Niki Lauda to Be Directed by James Erskine, WestEnd Films Handling World Sales
WestEnd Films has boarded world sales on James Erskine’s “Lauda,” a feature documentary about three-time Formula One World Champion Niki Lauda. WestEnd will launch sales at the Toronto Film Festival, where it will unveil first footage to buyers. “Lauda,” which is in production, tells the story of his rise to the pinnacle of motorsport and […]
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Variety · Sep 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
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Documentary About Formula One World Champion Niki Lauda to Be Directed by James Erskine, WestEnd Films Handling World Sales(opens original report in a new tab)DeadlineTier B
WestEnd Films Boards World Sales On James Erskine’s Niki Lauda Documentary — TIFF Market(opens original report in a new tab)WestEnd Films has boarded world sales on Lauda, a feature documentary about three-time Formula One World Champion Niki Lauda, produced by Noah Media Group and directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker James Erskine (Copa… — Deadline
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