Club Kid Secures Eight‑Figure Cannes Offers
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- Club Kid has attracted multiple major studio suitors at Cannes, with offers already in the eight‑figure range.
- Jordan Firstman wrote and stars in Club Kid, which follows a washed‑up party promoter forced to change his life when an unexpected visitor arrives.
- UTA Independent Film Group is positioned in the middle of the deal for Club Kid, while Charades handles its international sales.
- Cara Delevingne led a seven‑minute Cannes ovation and teared up during the screening of Club Kid.
- Reggie Absolom, who plays the son of Firstman's character, was celebrated by Firstman with a chant at the film’s photocall.
Why it matters: The eight‑figure offers give Jordan Firstman and UTA Independent Film Group a powerful negotiating position, while studios must decide whether to outbid rivals for a film seen as both a commercial draw and awards contender, potentially reshaping Cannes market valuations.
