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A24 Buys Worldwide Rights to Jordan Firstman’s ‘Club Kid’ for About $17 Million

The Cannes breakout turns a first feature into a major theatrical bet for the indie distributor.

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.