Andy Garcia Says He Pitched Cannes Competition Title ‘Diamond’ To HBO & Other TV Networks Before Adapting The Story For Cinemas: “Nobody Bought It”

Andy Garcia debuted 'Diamond,' his latest feature as a director, last night in Cannes. The film is screening Out of Competition.
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Paul Soriano attends Cannes premiere of Andy Garcia film as producer

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino film director Paul Soriano hit the Cannes Film Festival red carpet for the premiere of "Diamond" which was directed, written, co-produced, co-composed and stars Andy Garcia.

From Cole’s to the Bradbury Building: How Andy Garcia Shot His Noir in Downtown Los Angeles

Diamond’, which started as a homework assignment for his daughter, is Garcia’s 20-year passion project that is now debuting at the Cannes Film Festival. He held out to make sure he could shoot in the City of Angels.

Began as a school assignment, took 20 years to make, and now premiering at Cannes: Story of world's unlikeliest film

What began as a school assignment for actor-director Andy Garcia's daughter in 2005 is now a thriller titled Diamond. The film screened at Cannes on Tuesday.