Overview
- Club Kid, which premiered Friday in Un Certain Regard at Cannes, drew a six-to-seven-minute standing ovation inside the Théâtre Claude Debussy.
- During the applause, Firstman kissed co-star Diego Calva and hoisted young actor Reggie Absolom, in a moment that spread widely on social media.
- It is Firstman’s feature debut as writer, director, and star, telling of a washed-up New York party promoter who learns he has a 10-year-old son, with Cara Delevingne, Diego Calva, Miss Benny, and newcomer Reggie Absolom in support.
- The production shot on Kodak 35mm over 26 days in real New York clubs and featured many nonprofessional participants from the queer nightlife scene to capture an authentic look and feel.
- Industry outlets reported a warm critical response and labeled the film a hot sales title, with producers like Oscar-winner Alex Coco and Topic Studios adding pedigree as buyers line up.