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A comedy from first-time feature filmmaker Ellie Sachs is heading to theaters.
Aero Films has acquired North American rights to writer-director Sachs’ indie film Lucy Schulman and plans a theatrical release for early 2027, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Sachs also stars alongside David Cross, Thomas Mann and Hasan Minhaj in the movie that is set in New York City.
Lucy Schulman centers on Lucy (Sachs), who endures a devastating breakup and ends up moving back in with her quirky single dad (Cross) as she navigates cringeworthy dates and other personal challenges. It premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Festival.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Ellie and the filmmaking team to bring Lucy Schulman to audiences,” says Aero Films co-founder and CEO Ryan Pallas. “Ellie has crafted a distinctly New York comedy that feels both timeless and completely fresh. It’s funny, full of heart and exactly the kind of film we started Aero to champion. We’re excited to share it with audiences on the big screen.”
Sachs helmed the movie from her own script. Fernando Loureiro, Guilherme Coelho, Morwin Schmookler and Gabriel Amaral serve as producers. Executive producers include Cross, Pallas, Tristan Bland, Jay Burnley, Brian Devine, Sam Evoy, Will Day Frank, Will Janowitz, Anne Jarmain, Carissa Knol, Clay Prietsch, Kelly Schwartz, Sascha Seinfeld, Chelsea Tieu, Zachary Rice, Kyra Rogers and Todd Remis. UTA and Knol Hanly Garrett negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers, while Pallas negotiated for Aero Films.
“I feel very lucky to be working with Aero Films,” says Sachs. “The Aero team is brilliant; their instincts are spot on, and they got Lucy right from the jump. This is a movie straight from my heart, and it’s both an honor and a privilege to have it in theaters. I’m so excited for audiences to see it.”
Adds producer and Tigresa co-founder Loureiro, “Ellie created something truly special with Lucy Schulman, and we couldn’t be prouder of this film. Aero Films shares our passion for authentic storytelling, and we’re beyond excited to partner with them. We can’t wait for audiences to experience Lucy Schulman in theaters.”
