Blue Finch Films has closed a raft of international deals for its animated festival darling “Lesbian Space Princess,” which took home the Teddy Award following its world premiere at this year’s Berlinale.
Cineverse’s curated streaming service Fandor has nabbed U.S. rights to the LGBTQ+ animated feature with plans for a theatrical rollout later this year. The stateside pact was hammered out between Cineverse’s executive director of acquisitions Brandon Hill and Blue Finch’s Mike Chapman, who represented the filmmakers.
Additional territory sales include Canada (Renaissance Media), Germany (Salzgeber), Spain (SelectaVision), Singapore (Anticipate Pictures), and Ukraine (KyivMusicFilm), with Umbrella Entertainment handling rights for Australia and New Zealand. Blue Finch stated that more deals will be announced shortly.
The debut feature from Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese follows a sheltered space princess who embarks on a galactic mission to rescue her bounty hunter ex-girlfriend from the Straight White Maliens. The film, which blends sci-fi and comedy elements, puts queer women of color front and center in its narrative.
The project emerged from FilmLab: New Voices, a South Australian film corporation and Adelaide Film Festival initiative backed by Screen Australia and aimed at supporting first-time feature filmmakers from South Australia. Tom Phillips of Australia’s We Made a Thing Studios produced the film, with Ari Harrison (Umbrella Entertainment) and Cam Rogers executive producing.
“It’s not often a film lands both gut-busting laughs and a powerful emotional punch – but ‘Lesbian Space Princess’ sticks the landing with cosmic flair. Bold, bonkers, and bursting with heart, it’s a deliriously funny sci-fi adventure packed with razor-sharp satire, outrageous invention, and a proud, unapologetic spirit,” said Eric Rowe, executive director of programming at Cineverse.
Blue Finch’s current slate also features SXSW 2025 titles “Redux Redux” and “The Surrender,” plus the upcoming “Mission” starring George MacKay and Rosy McEwen.
Fandor’s existing library includes “The Accident,” “Human Hibernation,” “The Love Witch,” “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” and “Lake Michigan Monster,” among others.
