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| Industry | Film industry |
|---|---|
| Founded | September 16, 2024[1] |
| Founder | Jason Hellerstein |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
| Website | 12special |
1-2 Special Inc.[1] is an American independent film distribution company founded by CEO Jason Hellerstein. Its first film, Urchin, was released in 2025. It has also distributed Dracula (2025), Kontinental '25 (2025), Erupcja (2025), Miroirs No. 3 (2025), and Silent Friend (2025).
History
[edit]In February 2025, it was announced that former Sideshow, Magnolia Pictures acquisitions and Cinetic Media marketing and PR executive Jason Hellerstein had launched 1-2 Special, a distribution company focusing on releasing ten films a year, primarily acquisitions from film festivals.[2]
Amanda Trokan serves as senior vice president of acquisitions, Nico Chapin as vice president of publicity, and Jonathan DeMaio as VP of distribution.[3][4]
In May 2025, 1-2 Special received financial backing from production companies Cinema Inutile, Kindred Spirit, Unapologetic Projects and Fit Via Vi.[5]
The company's first release was Urchin, directed by Harris Dickinson.[6]
Filmography
[edit]2020s
[edit]| Release Date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2025 | Urchin | Un Certain Regard Best Actor Nominated – Caméra d'Or |
| October 29, 2025 | Dracula[7] | Nominated – Golden Leopard |
| January 30, 2026 | A Poet[8] | Un Certain Regard Jury Prize |
| March 20, 2026 | Miroirs No. 3 | |
| March 27, 2026 | Kontinental '25 | Silver Bear for Best Screenplay Nominated – Golden Bear |
| April 17, 2026 | Erupcja | |
| May 8, 2026 | Silent Friend | Marcello Mastroianni Award Nominated – Golden Lion |
| May 29, 2026 | Time and Water | co-distribution with National Geographic Documentary Films[9] |
| June 19, 2026 | Rose of Nevada[10] | Nominated – Orizzonti |
Upcoming
[edit]| Release Date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | A Man of His Time | Nominated – Palme d'Or[11] |
| TBA | Everytime | Prix Un Certain Regard |
| La Gradiva[12] | Critics' Week Grand Prize Nominated – Caméra d'Or |
References
[edit]- 1 2 "1-2 Special Inc". OpenCorporates. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 12, 2025). "Sideshow Vet Jason Hellerstein Launches New Distribution Label 1-2 Special". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (April 30, 2025). "New York Distribution Company 1-2 Special Hires Amanda Trokan, Nico Chapin for Key Executive Roles (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 16, 2025). "Sony Pictures Classics Veteran Jonathan DeMaio Named VP Distribution For Jason Hellerstein's 1-2 Special". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (May 12, 2025). "Cannes: Indie Film Investors Bet on New Theatrical Company 1-2 Special (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ Lattanzio, Ryan (September 10, 2025). "'Urchin' Trailer: Harris Dickinson's Powerhouse Directing Debut Makes Frank Dillane a Star". IndieWire. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ Raup, Jordan (October 8, 2025). "U.S. Trailer for Radu Jude's Dracula Takes an Ambitious Bite". The Film Stage. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ Barraclough, Leo (June 5, 2025). "1-2 Special Acquires North American Rights for Simón Mesa Soto's Cannes Award-Winner 'A Poet' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ Carey, Matthew (May 4, 2026). "'Time And Water' Trailer: Oscar-Nominated Director Sara Dosa's "Love Letter To [Disappearing] Glaciers"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (October 9, 2025). "1-2 Special Takes 'Rose of Nevada' for North America". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
- ↑ Ntim, Zac (July 14, 2026). "1-2 Special Acquires Emmanuel Marre's 'A Man Of His Time'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
- ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (May 21, 2026). "Cannes Critics' Week Winner 'La Gradiva' Seals North America Deal". Deadline. Retrieved May 25, 2026.