Focus Features Acquires Sci-Fi Thriller “Hot Spot”

Focus Features has acquired the sci-fi thriller Hot Spot, directed by Agnieszka Smoczyńska.

The film features Noomi Rapace, Andrzej Konopka, and Reika Kirishima, and completed production last week in Greece. Focus is collaborating with Smoczyńska again after previously releasing her first English-language film, Silent Twins, which starred Letitia Wright, known for her role in Black Panther, and Tamara Lawrance.

“Agnieszka is a unique visionary whose projects—whether they involve vampire mermaids, silent twins, or a technology-driven society—are not only visually striking but also thematically insightful. We eagerly anticipate sharing her newest work with audiences,” stated Kiska Higgs, president of production and acquisitions at Focus.

The U.S. studio has secured global distribution rights for Hot Spot, excluding Poland, Greece, and France. The film, based on a script by Robert Bolesto, is set in a near-future society dominated by sentient AI, featuring a private investigator who probes a murder case and uncovers a rebel faction capable of challenging the digital regime.

“I am privileged to collaborate with Focus Features. Their impressive track record in cinema is rivaled only by their steadfast support for filmmakers. With Hot Spot, I aim to craft an immersive cinematic journey that reflects the complexities of our current world, where advanced technology feels magical and love is intricately linked to fear,” Smoczyńska shared in her statement.

The film is produced by Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Smoczyńska’s longtime collaborator who also contributed to Silent Twins, alongside Bogna Szewczyk-Skupień from the Polish production company Madants. Co-producers include Amanda Livanou from Neda Film, Kristina Börjeson from Film i Väst, Lizette Jonjic from Zentropa, Beata Ryczkowska and Filip Bałdyga from Canal+ Polska, and Adam Gudell from Moderator Inwestycje.

Executive producer credits go to Gregory Jankilevitsch, Marcin Czernik, and Christos V. Konstantakopulos, while Michelle Momplaisir from Focus is overseeing the project for the studio.

The distribution agreement was negotiated by Iddo Arad, Focus’s senior vice president of business affairs, and Przybecki & Partners on behalf of the producers. Smoczyńska is represented by UTA, Black Bear, and High Spot, while Konopka is represented by Cont-act.

Rapace is represented by CAA and Stella Hernström, with her deal negotiated by Kurt Selling. Kirishima is represented by Nest Co.

 

Person

Agnieszka Smoczyńska, Noomi Rapace, Andrzej Konopka, Reika Kirishima, Letitia Wright, Tamara Lawrance, Kiska Higgs, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Bogna Szewczyk-Skupień, Amanda Livanou, Kristina Börjeson, Lizette Jonjic, Beata Ryczkowska, Filip Bałdyga, Adam Gudell, Gregory Jankilevitsch, Marcin Czernik, Christos V. Konstantakopulos, Michelle Momplaisir, Iddo Arad, Kurt Selling, Stella Hernström

Company Names

Focus Features, Madants, Neda Film, Film i Väst, Zentropa, Canal+ Polska, Moderator Inwestycje, UTA, Black Bear, High Spot, Cont-act, CAA, Nest Co.

Titles

Hot Spot, Silent Twins, Black Panther

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