International Sales for Swedish Dramedy ‘Adult Supervision’ Close Ahead of Fantastic Fest Premiere

Heretic has successfully closed multiple international sales for the Swedish dramedy ‘Adult Supervision’ ahead of its world premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, where it will screen in the Next Wave Competition.

The film, directed by Alex Schulman, has sold to Fandango for Italy, Palace Films for Australia and New Zealand, Vertigo Releasing for Hungary, CinemArt for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, MCF for ex-Yugoslavia and Bulgaria, Mayfly for Poland, Inoekino for the CIS, Taip Toliau for Lithuania, Estinfilm for Estonia, and Riga FF for Latvia.

Warner Bros. Discovery has also acquired broadcast rights for HBO Europe and streaming platform HBO Max in multiple Central and Eastern European territories after the theatrical run.

‘Adult Supervision’, also known as ‘Arkipelag’ in Sweden, follows three fathers who chaperone their teenage daughters on a rowdy school trip to a remote island. As tensions mount and old resentments resurface, the boundaries between authority, friendship, and violence become increasingly blurred.

The film brings together three prominent Scandinavian actors: Gustaf Skarsgård (Vikings), Fares Fares (The Nile Hilton Incident), and Linus Wahlgren (Partisan). Schulman, one of Sweden’s best-known authors and co-host of the popular Alex & Sigge’s podcast, makes his feature directorial debut with the film, which he also wrote.

The deals follow Heretic’s international launch of the film at the Cannes market. The film features cinematography by Jakob Ihre, a longtime collaborator of Joachim Trier and Emmy-winning director of photography on HBO’s Chernobyl.

‘Adult Supervision’ is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Sweden, with Christina Legkova as producer and Johan Hedman and Sofie Palage as executive producers. It is co-produced by RMV Film, Tiisch Film, Film Stockholm, and Scanbox Entertainment, with support from the Swedish Film Institute and the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth.

The film is being distributed in Sweden by Scanbox Entertainment. When asked about the film’s success, producer Christina Legkova stated, ‘We’re thrilled to see ‘Adult Supervision’ connecting with audiences and distribution partners across so many territories ahead of its world premiere. Alex has created something that is both darkly entertaining and emotionally honest, and we’re excited to share the film with international audiences beginning at Fantastic Fest.’

Ioanna Stais, Head of Sales at Heretic, added, ‘We’re thrilled by the response to ‘Adult Supervision’ and proud to have already partnered with such a strong group of leading international distributors. The momentum has been fantastic, and we’re looking forward to welcoming even more great partners on board as we continue its international journey at Fantastic Fest.’

Above is the film’s first international trailer.

Key Deals and Partnerships for ‘Adult Supervision’

Here is a list of the key deals and partnerships for ‘Adult Supervision’:

• Fandango – Italy
• Palace Films – Australia and New Zealand
• Vertigo Releasing – Hungary
• CinemArt – Czech Republic and Slovakia
• MCF – ex-Yugoslavia and Bulgaria
• Mayfly – Poland
• Inoekino – CIS
• Taip Toliau – Lithuania
• Estinfilm – Estonia
• Riga FF – Latvia
• Warner Bros. Discovery – HBO Europe and HBO Max in multiple Central and Eastern European territories

The film will be screened in the Next Wave Competition at Fantastic Fest in Austin.