Utopia’s Circle Collective Acquires U.S. Rights To SXSW Competition Title ‘With Love And A Major Organ’

EXCLUSIVE: Utopia’s arthouse distribution label Circle Collective has acquired U.S. rights to the dark comedy With Love and a Major Organ, which debuted in the experimental Visions program last year at SXSW.

Directed by Kim Albright and written by Julia Lederer, who adapted the screenplay from her play of the same name, Circle Collective is eyeing a Spring 2024 release for the title.

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With Love and a Major Organ stars Anna Maguire (Violation, The Hummingbird Project, Saving Private Ryan) as Anabel, a sensitive, empathetic young woman who lives in an alternate universe where self-care is manifested through suppressing emotion entirely. And hearts are readily removable. After a meaningful interaction with a stranger in the park George (Hamza Haq), Anabel takes a leap and literally gives her heart to him but does not expect for him to abscond with it.

The film was produced by Madeleine Davis (Freaks) and executive produced by Lori Lozinski and Carol Whiteman. Cast also features Veena Sood, Donna Benedicto, and Arghavan Jenati. Greenberg negotiated the distribution deal directly with the filmmaking team.

“I was lucky enough to cross paths with Kim and the wonderful With Love and a Major Organ filmmaking crew at SXSW, Fantasia, and Santa Fe International Film Festivals last year, where I was able to witness multiple audiences swoon over the charming and meaningful genre-bender,” said Circle Collective President Kyle Greenberg. “Backed by Julia’s vibrant pen and featuring entrancing lead performances by Anna Maguire and Hamza Haq, the film is a truly independent jewel with a story guaranteed to make your heart beat and a team destined to break out.”

Albright added:  “We are so thrilled to be partnering up with Kyle Greenberg and the Circle Collective team. They have fully embraced the film and are the perfect fit for With Love and a Major Organ. We can’t wait for this next chapter together.”

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