The project is the first of a six-picture deal between indie outfits Smithfield Street Prods. & Studios and Proud Mary Entertainment, which hope to shoot movies predominantly in what they call “Hollywood North East.” The slate will take advantage of

Kevin Farley, younger brother John Farley and his wife, Jennifer Farley, collaborated with scribe Matt Berman on “Wine,” which the older Farley is co-directing with Berman.

Several former “SNL” cast members will appear in the comedy, including Chris Kattan, David Spade, Norm MacDonald, Horatio Sanz and Chris Parnell, according to producers. Also joining the cast are Chazz Palminteri, Vivica Fox, Pamela Anderson, Jeremy London, Nicky Whelan and the two Farley brothers.

“Wine” is about a

Producing the film are Mary Aloe, Brian Hartman, Henry Boger and Alexander Tabrizi. Mike Dolan, Ben Barton and Eric Brown are executive producing. Free Fall Films and Trivision Pictures are co-producing. Filming is to begin soon.

Aloe, founder of Proud Mary, said she and her counterparts at

Kevin Farley has appeared a variety of TV and film projects, including the upcoming indie comedy “The Gold and the Beautiful,” with brother John. He also appeared in “Artie,” a comedy written and produced by Berman. Kevin Farley is repped by AKA Talent Agency and Brillstein Entertainment Partners.

John Farley is repped by Ellis Talent Group and Precision Entertainment.

Beverly Hills-based Proud Mary’s productions include “Battle in

Smithfield is based in