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‘Blue Film’ Debuts NYC, LA After $50K Night Deal

5/9/2026

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Blue Film opens in limited New York City and Los Angeles theaters on May 8.
Camboy Aaron Eagle accepts a $50,000 offer from former teacher Hank Grant for one night in a Los Angeles Airbnb.
Writer-director Elliot Tuttle wrote the script in 2023 and shot the 82-minute drama in 13 days.
Obscured Releasing distributes the New York Times-picked 82-minute drama after Sundance, SXSW and other festivals rejected it and audiences walked out at Edinburgh.

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Story summary

Blue Film opens in limited New York City and Los Angeles theaters on May 8.
Camboy Aaron Eagle accepts a $50,000 offer from former teacher Hank Grant for one night in a Los Angeles Airbnb.
Writer-director Elliot Tuttle wrote the script in 2023 and shot the 82-minute drama in 13 days.
Obscured Releasing distributes the New York Times-picked 82-minute drama after Sundance, SXSW and other festivals rejected it and audiences walked out at Edinburgh.