Chase Infiniti-Starring 'The Julia Set' Acquired By Sony Pictures Classics After TIFF Premiere
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β’Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000
π° What Happened
Sony Pictures Classics has bought the film The Julia Set after its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. The student drama stars Chase Infiniti as a maths prodigy named Julia Fischer. It is directed by Niki Byrne in her first feature film. The movie is rated 70 per cent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. It was one of the most talked-about films at the festival.
π The Backstory
Infiniti was widely praised for her role in One Battle After Another and earned major award nominations. The Julia Set also stars Christopher Briney, Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs. Sony bought rights for the United States and many other countries, including Australia, the UK and New Zealand. Byrne said she grew up thinking movies fell from the sky.
π― Why It Matters
The deal means the film will reach cinemas in many countries. It also shows how a strong festival debut can launch a new director's career.
Sony Pictures Classics has bought the film The Julia Set after its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. The student drama stars Chase Infiniti as a maths prodigy named Julia Fischer. It is directed by Niki Byrne in her first feature film. The movie is rated 70 per cent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. It was one of the most talked-about films at the festival.
Infiniti was widely praised for her role in One Battle After Another and earned major award nominations. The Julia Set also stars Christopher Briney, Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs. Sony bought rights for the United States and many other countries, including Australia, the UK and New Zealand. Byrne said she grew up thinking movies fell from the sky.
The deal means the film will reach cinemas in many countries. It also shows how a strong festival debut can launch a new director's career.