A24 Takes Global Rights On Jordan Firstman’s Cannes Breakout ‘Club Kid’
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- A24 secured global rights to Jordan Firstman's Cannes breakout "Club Kid" in a high‑teens‑million‑dollar deal after a heated bidding war.
- The film premiered at Cannes' Debussy Theater, earning a seven‑minute ovation and emotional reactions from lead actress Cara Delevingne and co‑star Reggie Absolom.
- Amazon also entered the Cannes market, snapping up the thriller "Pumping Black", signaling a surge of studio activity at the festival.
- The production team includes Academy Award‑winner Alex Coco, Galen Core, and Topic Studios, with cinematography by Adam Newport‑Berra on 35mm film.
- Deadline reviewer Damon Wiseman described the film as an unlikely but still beautifully human story and praised Firstman's shift to a more serious tone.
Why it matters: A24 gains a high‑profile, teen‑million‑dollar property that can boost its slate and streaming inventory, while competing studios lose a chance at a Cannes hit; the deal also signals intensified competition for premium content at festivals, pressuring acquisition pricing.
