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Bidding War Ignites for Cannes Debut “Club Kid”

5/17/2026

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Firstman Bidding War

A bidding war erupted among A24, Netflix, Focus Features, Searchlight Pictures and MUBI for Jordan Firstman’s “Club Kid.”
The film premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section and earned a six-minute standing ovation.
“Club Kid” is Firstman’s feature directorial debut, starring him as promoter Peter with Cara Delevingne.
The film was produced by Academy Award-winner Alex Coco and Galen Core with Topic Studios and co-financed by Stay Gold.

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Club Kid Bids

Offers for “Club Kid” have already reached the eight-figure range, according to market sources.
A studio buyer called the film the most commercial movie at the festival, appealing to several age groups.
Domestic buyers are showing strong enthusiasm while some international buyers remain cautious.
UTA Independent Film Group and Charades are handling the deal and international sales.

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Firstman Attracts Bids

Jordan Firstman is directing his first feature film, “Club Kid.”
He is represented by United Talent Agency, Black Bear and The Lede Company as he moves from TV and social media to cinema.
Warner Bros. indie label Clockwork withdrew from pursuing the film before the Cannes market.
Black Bear, led by Teddy Schwarzman, has expressed interest in acquiring “Club Kid,” making it the first high-profile Cannes market negotiation this year.

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Firstman Bidding War

A bidding war erupted among A24, Netflix, Focus Features, Searchlight Pictures and MUBI for Jordan Firstman’s “Club Kid.”
The film premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section and earned a six-minute standing ovation.
“Club Kid” is Firstman’s feature directorial debut, starring him as promoter Peter with Cara Delevingne.
The film was produced by Academy Award-winner Alex Coco and Galen Core with Topic Studios and co-financed by Stay Gold.

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