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Child Witness's Trauma Ignites Sundance Hit
2 Mar
Summary
- Eight-year-old Josephine witnesses a violent crime, impacting her behavior.
- The film 'Josephine' was a major success at Sundance 2026.
- Josephine was discovered at a farmer's market at age seven.
Josephine, an eight-year-old girl, experiences profound behavioral changes after witnessing a violent crime in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The film centers on her struggle to find safety in a world that now feels uncertain.
This powerful drama, marking Josephine Reeves' acting debut, was a significant success at Sundance 2026. It secured a seven-figure deal with Sumerian Pictures for U.S. distribution and awards consideration.
The film later premiered internationally at the 76th Berlin Film Festival, earning a Golden Bear nomination. Reeves, a third-generation San Francisco native, was discovered at age seven and is trilingual.
TFC Management and Productions, founded in 2020 by David Stone and Ben Jacobson, are involved in various upcoming projects, including the A24/Apple series 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' and Bobby Farrelly's comedy 'Driver's Ed'.
