1-2 Special

American independent film distribution company May 2026 1-2 Special Inc. frameless|class=skin-invert Jason Hellerstein Film industry New York City, New York U.S. 2024 09 16 https://12special.com 1-2 Special Inc.1-2 Special Inc. OpenCorporates May 25, 2026 https://opencorporates.com/companies/us_ny/7421248 is an American independent film distribution company founded by CEO Jason Hellerstein. Its first film, Urchin, was released in 2025. It has also distributed Dracula (2025), Kontinental '25 (2025), Erupcja (2025), Miroirs No. 3 (2025), and Silent Friend (2025). History In February 2025, it was announced that former Sideshow, Magnolia Pictures acquisitions and Cinetic Media marketing and PR executive Jason Hellerstein had launched 1-2 Special, a distribution company focusing on releasing ten films a year, primarily acquisitions from film festivals.https://deadline.com/2025/02/sideshow-jason-hellerstein-1-2-special-1236286622/ Sideshow Vet Jason Hellerstein Launches New Distribution Label 1-2 Special Deadline Hollywood Anthony D'Alessandro February 12, 2025 May 10, 2026 Amanda Trokan serves as senior vice president of acquisitions, Nico Chapin as vice president of publicity, and Jonathan DeMaio as VP of distribution.https://variety.com/2025/film/news/1-2-special-hires-amanda-trokan-nico-chapin-1236382443/ New York Distribution Company 1-2 Special Hires Amanda Trokan, Nico Chapin for Key Executive Roles (EXCLUSIVE) Variety Brent Lang April 30, 2025 May 10, 2026https://deadline.com/2025/10/jason-hellerstein-1-2-special-jonathan-demaio-1236589556/ Sony Pictures Classics Veteran Jonathan DeMaio Named VP Distribution For Jason Hellerstein’s 1-2 Special Deadline Hollywood Anthony D'Alessandro October 16, 2025 May 10, 2026 In May 2025, 1-2 Special received financial backing from production companies Cinema Inutile, Kindred Spirit, Unapologetic Projects and Fit Via Vi.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/indie-film-investors-back-new-theatrical-group-1-2-special-1236213306/ Cannes: Indie Film Investors Bet on New Theatrical Company 1-2 Special (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter Scott Roxborough May 12, 2025 May 10, 2026 The company's first release was Urchin, directed by Harris Dickinson.https://www.indiewire.com/news/trailers/urchin-trailer-harris-dickinson-1235150299/ ‘Urchin’ Trailer: Harris Dickinson’s Powerhouse Directing Debut Makes Frank Dillane a Star IndieWire Ryan Lattanzio September 10, 2025 May 10, 2026 Filmography 2020s Release Date Title Notes October 10, 2025 Urchin Un Certain Regard Best Actor/ Nominated – Caméra d'Or October 29, 2025 Draculahttps://thefilmstage.com/u-s-trailer-for-radu-judes-dracula-takes-an-ambitious-bite/ U.S. Trailer for Radu Jude’s Dracula Takes an Ambitious Bite The Film Stage Jordan Raup October 8, 2025 May 10, 2026 Nominated – Golden Leopard January 30, 2026 A Poethttps://variety.com/2025/film/global/1-2-special-simon-mesa-sotos-a-poet-1236418783/ 1-2 Special Acquires North American Rights for Simón Mesa Soto’s Cannes Award-Winner ‘A Poet’ (EXCLUSIVE) Variety Leo Barraclough June 5, 2025 May 10, 2026 Un Certain Regard Jury Prize March 20, 2026 Miroirs No. 3 March 27, 2026 Kontinental '25 Silver Bear for Best Screenplay/ Nominated – Golden Bear April 17, 2026 Erupcja May 8, 2026 Silent Friend Marcello Mastroianni Award/ Nominated – Golden Lion May 29, 2026Time and Waterco-distribution with National Geographic Documentary Filmshttps://deadline.com/2026/05/time-and-water-trailer-1236879735/ 'Time And Water' Trailer: Oscar-Nominated Director Sara Dosa's "Love Letter To [Disappearing] Glaciers" Deadline Hollywood Matthew Carey May 4, 2026 May 10, 2026 June 19, 2026 Rose of Nevadahttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/1-2-special-takes-rose-of-nevada-for-north-america-1236396570/ 1-2 Special Takes 'Rose of Nevada' for North America The Hollywood Reporter Scott Roxborough October 9, 2025 May 10, 2026 Nominated – Orizzonti Upcoming Release Date Title Notes October 28, 2026Closure December 18, 2026 La GradivaGoodfellow Melanie Cannes Critics' Week Winner 'La Gradiva' Seals North America Deal https://deadline.com/2026/05/cannes-critics-week-winner-gradiva-north-america-deal-1236918055/ Deadline 25 May 2026 21 May 2026 Critics’ Week Grand Prize/ Nominated – Caméra d'Or 2027 A Man of His Time Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay/ Nominated – Palme d'Or1-2 Special Acquires Emmanuel Marre's 'A Man Of His Time' Deadline Hollywood Zac Ntim 14 July 2026 14 July 2026 https://deadline.com/2026/07/1-2-special-emmanuel-marre-a-man-of-his-time-1236981687/ TBA Everytime Prix Un Certain Regard References External links 12special.com Category:American companies established in 2025 Category:Film distributors based in New York (state) Category:Privately held companies based in New York City Category:Entertainment companies established in 2025 Category:2025 establishments in New York City