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Kevin Cate's “Open Door” Secures Six-Figure Film Deal

6/13/2026

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Kevin Cate’s short “Open Door,” co-written with “IO” screenwriter Charles Spano, will become a film after a six-figure development deal.
Sean Anthony Baker and Mia Matthews will reprise their roles from the short.
Rick Kearney and Clinging Vine Films will serve as executive producers.
Kevin Cate’s company produced debut “Unbearable Christmas,” starring Julia Stiles, David Cross and Stephen Root, while a website offers clues and budgeting wraps up this month.

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Story summary

Kevin Cate’s short “Open Door,” co-written with “IO” screenwriter Charles Spano, will become a film after a six-figure development deal.
Sean Anthony Baker and Mia Matthews will reprise their roles from the short.
Rick Kearney and Clinging Vine Films will serve as executive producers.
Kevin Cate’s company produced debut “Unbearable Christmas,” starring Julia Stiles, David Cross and Stephen Root, while a website offers clues and budgeting wraps up this month.