Aero Films Secures North American Distribution for Satire Kingston

Aero Films, an independent marketing and distribution company based in New York City, has acquired the North American rights to the feature film Kingston. The acquisition follows the movie’s premiere at the Tribeca Festival. Kingston serves as the feature directorial debut for co-directors Carlos Key and Kalijah Rowe. The film is currently scheduled for a North American theatrical release in 2027.

The movie is described as a satire set against the backdrop of an elite academic institution. The official logline states that on the illustrious campus of Kingston College, prestige is visible in the students, faculty, and architecture. Amidst social turmoil, three intertwining tales of disillusioned misfits collide under the watchful eye of the all-seeing institution.

This deal marks the second film acquisition for Aero Films from the 2026 Tribeca Festival. The company previously secured rights to the coming-of-age drama Lucy Schulman, which stars David Cross and Sandrine Holt. That title is also set for release in early 2027.

Ryan Pallas, co-founder and CEO of Aero Films, expressed enthusiasm for the cultural conversations the film is expected to generate regarding higher education and prestigious institutions. He noted that the film has a great deal to say on the subject.

Pallas highlighted that the filmmaking team, many of whom recently graduated or are still enrolled in college, channeled their personal thoughts, experiences, and critiques into the project. He described the result as an authentic and provocative portrait of higher education in 2026, told by filmmakers who have experienced it firsthand.

The production credits for Kingston include Jenna Shen as producer and Hailey Russo as associate producer. The executive producers are Pallas and Tristan Bland. The screenplay was written by Carlos Key, Kalijah Rowe, Claire Levesque, and Jenna Shen.

The distribution deal was negotiated by Donaldson Callif Perez on behalf of the filmmakers. Pallas handled the negotiation for Aero Films.

Pallas is a veteran of Warner Bros. and founded Aero Films in 2026. The company’s current slate also includes the sci-fi thriller Terrestrial, directed by Steve Pink. That film stars Jermaine Fowler, James Morosini, Pauline Chalamet, and Edy Modica.