Aero Films Buys North American Rights to Tribeca Title Kingston
Aero Films has picked up North American rights to Kingston, the Tribeca-premiering debut of co-directors Carlos Key and Kalijah Rowe, for a 2027 release.
Aero Films has acquired North American rights to Kingston, the feature debut of co-directors Carlos Key and Kalijah Rowe, according to Variety. The film is set for a North American release in 2027.
The deal follows the film's premiere at the Tribeca Festival. Jenna Shen produced Kingston, with Hailey Russo serving as associate producer and Ryan Pallas and Tristan Bland as executive producers.
The screenplay was written by Key, Rowe, Claire Levesque and Shen.
Donaldson Callif Perez negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers, while Pallas, co-founder and CEO of Aero Films, negotiated for the distributor.
A growing Aero slate
In 2026, Aero Films acquired another Tribeca title, Lucy Schulman, starring David Cross and Sandrine Holt, which is set for release in early 2027. Pallas, a Warner Bros. veteran, founded the company in 2026.
Aero's slate also includes Steve Pink's sci-fi thriller Terrestrial, starring Jermaine Fowler, James Morosini, Pauline Chalamet and Edy Modica.
Quick answers
When will Kingston be released in North America?
Aero Films has set a North American release for 2027.
Who directed Kingston?
Kingston is the feature debut of co-directors Carlos Key and Kalijah Rowe, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Claire Levesque and Jenna Shen.
Where did Kingston premiere?
The film premiered at the Tribeca Festival.