Indie Rights has acquired worldwide distribution rights outside the United Kingdom and Ireland for the British independent thriller Charlie Shaw’s Revenge at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 market, expanding the film’s international reach following its industry presentation in France.
The acquisition was finalised at the Marché du Film, Cannes Film Festival 2026, where independent producers and distributors gather to negotiate international sales and distribution agreements. Indie Rights, a Los Angeles-based independent film distributor, secured the rights to Charlie Shaw’s Revenge from UK production company Drop Dead Films.
The agreement covers worldwide territories and confirms planned theatrical releases in Latin America, India and the United Kingdom with additional international territories currently under discussion. The Cannes Film Festival market continues to serve as a key global platform for independent cinema, particularly for genre films seeking cross border distribution. The deal reflects continued activity at Cannes in acquiring contained thrillers with international audience potential.
Charlie Shaw’s Revenge is a British independent thriller set in a remote adventure park. The narrative follows a group of workers preparing the park for a grand reopening, which slowly becomes a site of escalating danger as a long-hidden threat, in the shape of homicidal clown Charlie Shaw, begins to emerge.
The film is structured as a contained thriller, using the isolated setting to heighten tension. The storyline focuses on psychological strain, and survival dynamics within a confined environment. James Payton leads the cast as Charlie Shaw, a central figure whose presence drives much of the film’s tension. The ensemble also includes Mark Benton and Bill Fellows, both established British actors with extensive screen experience.
Charlie Shaw’s Revenge is produced by Drop Dead Films, a UK based multi-award-winning independent production company founded by John Langridge and producer Renato Pires. The company specializes in genre driven storytelling with a focus on contained narratives and efficient production.
Shot entirely on location at Knockhatch Adventure Park and the adjoining East Sussex School of Circus Arts, in Hailsham, East Sussex, the production emphasizes practical locations and grounded storytelling. The adventure park setting serves as a central narrative device, contributing to the film’s atmosphere of isolation and escalating dread. According to the production team, the film was developed with international festival and distribution markets in mind, including early consideration of Cannes Film Festival positioning as a key industry launch point.
“Charlie Shaw’s Revenge aligns with the type of independent thriller that continues to perform well across international markets,” said Linda Nelson, CEO of Indie Rights, as the spokesperson for Indie Rights. “The Cannes Film Festival 2026 market provided an effective environment for identifying films with strong cross regional distribution potential.”
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