Factory 25 Acquires Rights to Film Sinner Supper Club
The indie film, directed by Daisy Rosato and Nora Kaye, heads to theaters in 2027 following its premiere at NewFest.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Food and Drink
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Brooklyn-based distributor Factory 25 has secured worldwide rights to the feature film Sinner Supper Club. The announcement coincided with the movies premiere at the New York City-based NewFest in October 2026.
Why it matters
The acquisition highlights the growing profile of independent films produced with non-traditional equipment and improvisational methods. It also draws attention to the ongoing efforts of independent filmmakers to represent queer, transgender, and gender nonconforming communities on screen.
The production was completed in just 6 days of filming entirely on an iPhone. This acquisition by the Brooklyn-based distributor follows the films debut at the festival circuit.
The players
Factory 25
Factory 25 is an independent film distribution company based in Brooklyn that specializes in unique and unconventional cinema.
Daisy Rosato
Daisy Rosato is a director and cinematographer who co-wrote and helmed Sinner Supper Club.
Nora Kaye
Nora Kaye is a director and writer who collaborated with Daisy Rosato on the production of the feature film.
NewFest
NewFest is a New York-based organization that produces one of the worlds largest and most respected queer film festivals.
The details
Directors Daisy Rosato and Nora Kaye shot the project using improvisation and an iPhone to tell the films story. The filmmakers also authored a specific manifesto focused on 2020s filmmaking and the representation of queer, transgender, and gender nonconforming communities.
Timeline
NewFest was founded in 1988.
The film premiered at NewFest in October 2026.
Factory 25 acquired the distribution rights in October 2026.
The film is scheduled for a theatrical release in spring 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The production of Sinner Supper Club follows the precedent set by films like the 2015 Sundance premiere of Tangerine, which successfully utilized accessible technology to bypass traditional barriers. This acquisition signals a continued shift in the industry toward valuing creative improvisation over high-budget technical equipment.
Audiences can expect to see the film in theaters during the spring 2027 release window. Following the initial theatrical run, Factory 25 plans to make the film available via digital platforms and on Blu-ray.
The takeaway
This acquisition proves that innovative storytelling and clear creative manifestos can attract distribution interest regardless of production constraints. Filmmakers interested in the craft should note how the directors used improvisation to anchor the narrative within their specific cultural focus.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by IndieWire.
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