Jordan Firstman’s debut “Club Kid” is moving to a wider audience after A24 wins a competitive bidding war for the film’s global rights at the Cannes Film Festival. Multiple outlets report the acquisition follows strong reception for the dramedy, which is an official Cannes selection in the Un Certain Regard program. The film premieres at Cannes and draws attention from both audiences and critics, becoming a leading topic during the festival’s early weekend. Variety reports that the deal reaches $17 million, citing three sources, after competition involving six studio bidders. Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter also describe the contest as highly competitive but focus on A24’s acquisition of worldwide distribution rights. IndieWire likewise characterizes the sale as the result of a bidding process at Cannes. The project is produced by Topic Studios, and A24 takes on the global rights that will allow it to release the film beyond the festival circuit. The deal marks a major turnaround for Firstman, as he prepares to leverage Cannes momentum after the film’s market attention.