Indie LGBTQ Dramedy ‘Actual Nobodies’ Acquired by Scatena & Rosner Films, Sets Early 2027 Release (EXCLUSIVE)
Scatena & Rosner Films has acquired North American, Australian and New Zealand distribution rights to "Actual Nobodies," an LGBTQ indie dramedy written and directed by Alex Wyse, with a US release set for early 2027. The deal, struck at this year's Cannes Market, marks a notable step for the film as it moves from festival circulation towards a theatrical release, and represents Wyse's solo feature directorial debut following his GLAAD Award-nominated short "Summoning Sylvia."
The film stars Didi Conn as Joyce, a woman in her seventies who rents her spare room to Anthony, a young gay man played by Austin P. McKenzie, with the pair forming an unexpected bond. Germany's Media Luna New Films has picked up rights for all remaining territories, giving the film international reach beyond the North American deal. The supporting cast includes Greta Quispe, Paul Lieber, Will Chase, Jason Veasey, Olli Haaskivi and David T. Patterson, and both Wyse and the acquiring distributors described the project as an emotionally resonant, filmmaker-driven piece of independent cinema.
In short
- "Actual Nobodies" acquired by Scatena & Rosner Films after Cannes Market deal
- US release planned for early 2027; Media Luna covers other territories
- Stars Didi Conn and Austin P. McKenzie in Alex Wyse's directorial debut
Explained simply
Independent films are smaller productions often made outside the major studio system, and they may reach audiences through festivals before securing distribution. A distributor acquires the right to release a film in particular regions and can arrange screenings and other ways for people to watch it.
Actual Nobodies is a comedy-drama about Joyce, a woman in her seventies, and Anthony, a young gay man who rents a room in her home. Didi Conn plays Joyce and Austin P. McKenzie plays Anthony; writer-director Alex Wyse is making his first feature film as a solo director.
Scatena & Rosner Films handles distribution in North America, Australia and New Zealand, while Germany’s Media Luna New Films has acquired rights for other territories. These deals provide routes for the film to reach audiences in several regions.
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