A24 has acquired global rights to Jordan Firstman's Club Kid following what sources tell Deadline was a competitive bidding war among multiple studios.
Firstman's debut feature world premiered last Friday at the Debussy Theater in the Un Certain Regard section. The film generated immediate industry attention, with audiences and critics responding strongly over opening weekend.
Multiple studios competed for the title, a sign of the film's reception at the festival. A24's acquisition suggests confidence in Firstman and in Club Kid's commercial and critical potential.
Un Certain Regard has launched numerous filmmakers over the years. Firstman's film had the ingredients for a Cannes breakout: a strong festival premiere, immediate response, and enough industry interest to generate a bidding war.
A24 specializes in acquiring bold, independent films and building them into cultural successes. Club Kid fits that pattern and will likely generate significant attention when released.
