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Temple Hill, Protagonist Launch Drone Thriller “Follow Mode” Cannes

4/30/2026

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Temple Hill has partnered with Protagonist to produce Ben Leonberg’s drone-shot thriller Follow Mode.
The plot follows teens who retrieve a drone’s recordings of a killer and race to expose him before becoming victims.
Protagonist will launch sales for the film at Cannes while Temple Hill and Verve Ventures will handle rights.
Leonberg says the exclusive use of drone technology creates a chilling vulnerability that drives the film’s terror.

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Temple Hill has partnered with Protagonist to produce Ben Leonberg’s drone-shot thriller Follow Mode.
The plot follows teens who retrieve a drone’s recordings of a killer and race to expose him before becoming victims.
Protagonist will launch sales for the film at Cannes while Temple Hill and Verve Ventures will handle rights.
Leonberg says the exclusive use of drone technology creates a chilling vulnerability that drives the film’s terror.