Narrative Takes Three Genre Films to AFM Under Chroma Label
Lilly Wachowski's Anarchists United joins De Novo as executive producer as Narrative Global Sales brings De Novo, Father Figure and Stabbiest Season to the market.
Narrative Global Sales is bringing three genre titles to the AFM market under its Chroma genre label: De Novo, Father Figure and Stabbiest Season, according to deadline.com. On De Novo, Lilly Wachowski's Anarchists United, with Sarah Marie Flores and Lawrence Mattis, has joined as executive producer.
De Novo is written and directed by Jenna Kanell and is currently in post-production. Kanell stars alongside Justin Chien, Alexis Louder and Frank Crim. James Ward Byrkit, writer and director of Coherence, is also an executive producer. Thang Ho and T.C. Barrera of HOCA Studio produce, with Ahbra Perry of Chroma also producing and representing the distributor.
Two projects still ahead of the camera
Father Figure, written and to be directed by Connor Martin with Josh Farnsworth producing, is aiming to shoot next year. The project won Fantastic Fest's 2026 Fantastic Pitches competition.
Stabbiest Season is written, directed and produced by Jack McDermott, with Olivia Simon producing and Alex Williams executive producing. It is due to film in 2027.
Narrative Global Sales is a recently launched U.S. and UK-based sales firm, and Chroma is its genre label focused on championing independent voices in the genre space.
Quick answers
What is De Novo about and who is in it?
De Novo is written and directed by Jenna Kanell, who stars with Justin Chien, Alexis Louder and Frank Crim. It is in post-production.
When will Father Figure shoot?
Father Figure, written and to be directed by Connor Martin, is aiming to shoot next year.
When is Stabbiest Season due to film?
Stabbiest Season, from writer-director-producer Jack McDermott, is due to film in 2027.