Myriad Pictures Introduces Good In The Room at AFM
The dramatic hockey thriller starring Mark O'Brien is set for buyer introductions at the American Film Market.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Film — General
Myriad Pictures is introducing the dramatic thriller Good In The Room to buyers at the American Film Market next week. The film, directed by Pat Kiely and starring Mark O'Brien, follows a former ice hockey phenomenon who has hit hard times.
Why it matters
The introduction positions the project for international distribution as it moves through post-production toward a festival debut. Its sales arrangement, with Myriad handling worldwide rights excluding Canada, shows how the film is being packaged for markets outside its home country.
The announcement is a sales-stage disclosure with no box office, streaming, or budget figures available yet. The film's financing partners and split of territorial rights are known, but commercial performance remains unmeasured until distribution begins.
The players
Myriad Pictures
Myriad Pictures is an independent film sales and distribution company handling worldwide rights to the film outside Canada.
Mark O'Brien
Mark O'Brien is an actor who stars in the film and co-wrote its screenplay with director Pat Kiely.
Pat Kiely
Pat Kiely is the director of the film and co-wrote its screenplay with Mark O'Brien.
The details
Written by Pat Kiely and Mark O'Brien, the film centers on Charlie, whose childhood best friend JP has become the sport's most celebrated superstar. Andrew Bachelor, Laysla De Oliveira and Éric Bruneau round out the key cast.
Timeline
Next week: Myriad Pictures introduces the film to AFM buyers.
Early 2027: Festival screenings are anticipated.
Industry Dynamics
The film's pre-festival introduction at the American Film Market follows a standard route for independent projects seeking international distribution before their premieres. Its split arrangement, with separate sales and distribution partners for Canada and the rest of the world, reflects how independent productions are structured around territorial rights.
Viewers outside Canada will likely access the film through whichever distributors Myriad Pictures secures, and no platform or theatrical release has been confirmed yet. Canadian audiences will be served by Photon Films, though release timing and format have not been announced.
The takeaway
Projects like Good In The Room often reach international audiences through staggered territorial deals, so distribution access depends on which buyers pick up rights after the AFM introduction. Following festival announcements in early 2027 is the most reliable way to track when the film becomes available.
What happens next
The film is expected to premiere at festivals in early 2027, with the AFM buyer introductions taking place next week.
Further reading
For more on how independent projects like this one reach global audiences, browse the Film — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Screen.
