Jordan Firstman’s directorial debut, “Club Kid,” premiered at the Telluride Film Festival following a six-minute standing ovation at Cannes. A24 acquired the film for a reported $17 million. The film stars Firstman as a New York party promoter whose life is disrupted by the arrival of a son he never knew. While the premise resembles a “Big Daddy” story, Firstman intends it as an exploration of responsibility, loneliness, and belated adulthood. The film is described as having a touching script, naturalistic direction, and an endearing lead performance.
A24 plans a fall festival circuit for “Club Kid,” including stops at Telluride, Toronto, and New York, before a November release. The company is positioning the film as a crowd-pleaser. Veteran actress Colleen Camp, a co-star in the film, is being seen as a potential asset for its awards campaign.
At 73, Camp has become an influential figure in the awards season circuit, hosting parties and dinners that have reportedly influenced Oscar nominations and wins. Da’Vine Joy Randolph thanked her by name while accepting her Oscar for “The Holdovers,” and many believe she was instrumental in Andrea Riseborough’s best actress nomination for “To Leslie.” Camp’s Hollywood career spans five decades, with credits including “Apocalypse Now” and “Clue,” though she is known for character roles rather than leading ones.
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