Chinese Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Variant’ Lands North American, European and Asian Deals (EXCLUSIVE)
Chinese sci-fi action thriller “Variant”, directed by Qilin Li, has secured distribution deals across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. The sales company Cappu Films announced the agreements at TIFFCOM, expanding the film’s reach while it continues to seek buyers in territories still available.
The story follows Jamie, who survived an alien creature’s attack on a spacecraft and fled to Earth; 20 years later, a new version of the creature resurfaces, bringing him back into danger. Jim Liu stars alongside Shuting Yang and Philippe Joly. Deals include the United States and Canada with International Media Network, Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland with MT Trading, and Latin America with Great Movies; other partners cover Italy, Poland, South Asia, Taiwan and Japan. Financial terms were not disclosed.
In short
- “Variant” has landed distribution deals in multiple regions.
- The sci-fi thriller follows a survivor facing an alien threat 20 years later.
- Cappu Films is still negotiating for territories left open.
Explained simply
Variant is a Chinese science-fiction action thriller directed by Qilin Li. It follows Jamie, who survived an alien creature’s attack on a spacecraft and escaped to Earth; two decades later, the creature appears again. Jim Liu stars alongside Shuting Yang and Philippe Joly.
Cappu Films is the company selling the film to distributors in different territories. Its partners include International Media Network in the United States and Canada, and companies covering parts of Europe, Asia and Latin America. These deals determine where audiences can watch the film, while buyers are still being sought in some territories.
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