A24has gotten on the board at theSundanceFilm Festival.
The indie distributor is closing an acquisition deal forSorry, Baby.
Scripted and directed byEva Victor, the drama premiered Monday night at Eccles.
Eva Victor in ‘Sorry, Baby’Sundance Institute | photo by Mia Cioffy Henry
It become the third film in sight of a deal, with more coming.
Film was fought over by several suitors, and sold for around $8 million, Deadline hears.
The logline: Something bad happened to Agnes.
But life goes on … for everyone around her, at least.
Producers are Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak, and Barry Jenkins.
That marks the third deal of the festival.
Searchlight, Neon and upstart MUBI were said to have been in the mix for the picture.
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Its too easy to judge the state of the ecosystem from one festival, however.
It is a vital part of a fragile ecosystem.
But a few more 8-figure deals would sure bolster spirits.
