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This is part of a case series. The case introduces the challenges facing project managers (in this context, the producers of the British hit movie 'The King's Speech') when filming, marketing and distributing an independent film outside the Hollywood studio system. The case raises important ethical questions, as it reveals and examines the producers' decision to partner with The Weinstein Company (TWC) and Harvey Weinstein, whose misconduct has since led to the #MeToo social movement and to his prosecution for rape and sexual assault. This financing and distribution partnership decision raises numerous grey questions about project managers' financial, practical and ethical priorities and considerations when choosing whom to associate with. The case also analyses production challenges and explores the process of promoting a film on the international film festival circuit and onto a major award season run, ultimately mapping the journey to Oscar and BAFTA artistic success and commercial reward.