The New York indie label 1-2 Special has acquired North American distribution rights for the film “Everytime” [1].
The acquisition follows the film's critical success at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026. By securing the rights to a top-prize winner, the distributor aims to bring a highly acclaimed title to audiences in the U.S. and Canada [2].
Directed by Austrian filmmaker Sandra Wollner, “Everytime” won the top Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard competition [3]. This project marks the third feature film for Wollner [4]. The film generated significant festival buzz before the distribution deal was announced this week [2].
The purchase represents a strategic move for 1-2 Special as it expands its catalog of international cinema. While some reports differ on the label's history at the festival, other records indicate this is the second Cannes buy for the company [5].
Distribution for the film will cover the North American market, ensuring the award-winning title reaches theaters and platforms across the United States and Canada [2]. The deal was finalized approximately one week after the film received its honors at the festival in France [2].
““Everytime” won the top Jury Prize in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard competition”
The acquisition of 'Everytime' highlights the continued importance of the Un Certain Regard category at Cannes as a launchpad for international directors. For 1-2 Special, securing a top-prize winner allows the boutique label to compete with larger distributors by leveraging the prestige of the festival's jury recognition to attract North American art-house audiences.
