Overview
- A24, which secured the film on Monday after a heated Cannes bidding round, paid about $17 million according to multiple trade reports.
- Club Kid is the feature debut of Jordan Firstman, who wrote, directed, and stars as a New York party promoter thrust into sudden parenthood.
- The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes, drew strong reviews, and received a lengthy standing ovation that spurred fast buyer interest.
- Topic Studios financed and produced the film with Stay Gold co-financing, UTA negotiated the sale, and Charades supported the launch at the festival.
- A24 now holds global rights and plans a theatrical rollout while lining up regional partners, a common model for festival breakouts that can sharpen awards prospects.