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Sundance Discovery Lands Indie Distribution Deal
3 Mar
Summary
- Film festival premiere secured major distribution deal.
- Drama follows a 12-year-old's struggle with his father.
- Fall theatrical release is planned for the acclaimed film.
Walter Thompson-Hernandez's directorial debut, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," a Sundance Film Festival discovery, has secured a significant distribution deal. Indie distributor Rich Spirit acquired U.S. rights and select international territories for nearly $1 million, with a fall theatrical release planned.
The coming-of-age drama, based on Thompson-Hernandez's short film, features Danielle Brooks, J. Alphonse Nicholson, and Bodhi Dell. It tells the story of 12-year-old Lil Ant (Dell) as he navigates a strained relationship with his father (Nicholson) and experiences unexplained visions.
Premiering at Sundance, the film garnered strong reviews, with Variety highlighting Thompson-Hernandez as a "talent-to-watch." The production team includes producers Josh Peters, Saba Zerehi, and Ben Stillman, with an array of executive producers. Musician Jon Batiste contributed a cover of "This Bitter Earth" and also served as an executive producer.
Rich Spirit, known for its previous releases like "The Apprentice" and "BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions," finalized the deal, marking another significant acquisition for the independent distributor.
