Updated with trailer, release date: 1091 Pictures has set an October 1 release date for Runt, the indie drama that stars Cameron Boyce, the star of Disney Channel’s Descendants franchise and HBO’s Mrs. Fletcher who died in July 2019 at the age 20 following an epileptic seizure.
The film, directed and co-written by William Coakley, centers on a group of neglected and misguided high school seniors who are pulled into a downward cycle of violence when the adults in their lives fail them. Boyce portrays Cal, who after a troubling incident takes a stand, resulting in devastating consequences.
1091 acquired the film in June. It will be released on VOD and digital platforms October 19.
Check out the trailer above.
Previous Exclusive, June 1: 1091 Pictures has acquired North American distribution rights to Runt, with plans for a day and date release, in theaters and on VOD, this fall.
The first feature from William...
The film, directed and co-written by William Coakley, centers on a group of neglected and misguided high school seniors who are pulled into a downward cycle of violence when the adults in their lives fail them. Boyce portrays Cal, who after a troubling incident takes a stand, resulting in devastating consequences.
1091 acquired the film in June. It will be released on VOD and digital platforms October 19.
Check out the trailer above.
Previous Exclusive, June 1: 1091 Pictures has acquired North American distribution rights to Runt, with plans for a day and date release, in theaters and on VOD, this fall.
The first feature from William...
- 9/2/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Cameron Boyce’s final film “Runt” will hit theaters this Fall after 1091 Pictures acquired the North American rights to the feature thriller, the distributor announced Tuesday.
Nicole Elizabeth Berger, Aramis Knight, Cyrus Arnold, Jason Patric and Tichina Arnold also star in the directorial debut of William Coakley, based on a script by Coakley, Christian Van Gregg, and Armand Constantine.
“Runt” made its world premiere at the 2020 Mammoth Film Festival where it received a standing ovation and the Audience Award. Boyce plays a high-school teenager who after a troubling incident takes a stand, which brings devastating consequences. The film tells a story of a group of neglected and misguided teenagers and addresses topics like bullying, unsupervised youth and the senselessness of violence.
“Cameron was incredibly proud of this film. We believe his powerful performance will resonate deeply with all of his fans,” Boyce’s parents, Victor and Libby Boyce, said in a statement.
Nicole Elizabeth Berger, Aramis Knight, Cyrus Arnold, Jason Patric and Tichina Arnold also star in the directorial debut of William Coakley, based on a script by Coakley, Christian Van Gregg, and Armand Constantine.
“Runt” made its world premiere at the 2020 Mammoth Film Festival where it received a standing ovation and the Audience Award. Boyce plays a high-school teenager who after a troubling incident takes a stand, which brings devastating consequences. The film tells a story of a group of neglected and misguided teenagers and addresses topics like bullying, unsupervised youth and the senselessness of violence.
“Cameron was incredibly proud of this film. We believe his powerful performance will resonate deeply with all of his fans,” Boyce’s parents, Victor and Libby Boyce, said in a statement.
- 6/1/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Cameron Boyce’s mother is paying tribute to her late son on what would have been his 21st birthday Thursday. Libby Boyce fought back tears while sharing a heartfelt message with her son’s fans in a video thanking those who have offered their support and condolences since his death. The actor’s mom shared the video through the Cameron Boyce Foundation —...
- 5/29/2020
- by Jamie Samhan
- ET Canada
Cameron Boyce's mother is remembering her son. On Thursday, Libby Boyce paid tribute to the late actor, who passed away in July 2019 at the age of 20 after suffering a seizure, with a moving message to fans that have been honoring the Descendants star on what would have been his 21st birthday. Done in collaboration with The Cameron Boyce Foundation, which strives to continue Cameron's charitable efforts while also advocating for epilepsy awareness, Libby thanked supporters for their donations and continued support in helping the organization reach its goal of raising $50,000. "Everybody, I'm just reading all the notes on The Cameron Boyce Foundation page of all of the comments with...
- 5/28/2020
- E! Online
Exclusive: Publicist Kasey Kitchen has launched Marque (pronounced mark), a boutique public relations and marketing agency that specializes in branding and digital strategy. Joining her is Junior Publicist Jennifer Lee (entertainment), New York based Junior Publicist Carly Long (hospitality/luxury brands), and Lindsay Luv, a celebrity DJ, influencer and branding agent who will serve as Director of Social Media Management and Digital Brand Partnerships. Los Angeles will serve as a home base for Marque, with a counterpart in New York City.
Kitchen brings with her The Cameron Boyce Foundation, Peter Facinelli (Twilight/Nurse Jackie), Isaiah Mustafa (It: Chapter 2), Maz Jobrani (Netflix’s Immigrant/Superior Donuts), Daniella Monet (Victorious), Jae Suh Park (Friends From College), Jenn Lyon (Claws), Aleks Paunovic (Snowpiercer/Van Helsing), Patrick Gilmore (Travelers), Jennifer Cheon Garcia (Van Helsing/The Wheel of Time) Nathaniel Potvin (The Prom), Susie Abromeit (The Purge/King Richard), Bella Podaras (Netflix’s The Expanding...
Kitchen brings with her The Cameron Boyce Foundation, Peter Facinelli (Twilight/Nurse Jackie), Isaiah Mustafa (It: Chapter 2), Maz Jobrani (Netflix’s Immigrant/Superior Donuts), Daniella Monet (Victorious), Jae Suh Park (Friends From College), Jenn Lyon (Claws), Aleks Paunovic (Snowpiercer/Van Helsing), Patrick Gilmore (Travelers), Jennifer Cheon Garcia (Van Helsing/The Wheel of Time) Nathaniel Potvin (The Prom), Susie Abromeit (The Purge/King Richard), Bella Podaras (Netflix’s The Expanding...
- 5/5/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The Mammoth Film Festival has added Runt to its 2020 lineup. The indie feature, which will make its world premiere at the fest, was the last film of the late Cameron Boyce. The festival will take place February 27-March 2 in Mammoth Lakes, California.
Boyce, who was best known for his role as Carlos in Disney Channel’s Descendants franchise, stars in the film as Cal, a teenage boy who, after a troubling incident transpires, proves to be a young man with a take-no-prisoners attitude. The film was directed by William Coakley and based on a script by him, Christian Van Gregg, and Armand Constantine.
Runt will debut on February 29 at 1Pm and will have a second public screening March 2 at 5Pm to close out the festival. Victor and Libby Boyce (Cameron Boyce Foundation) are expected to attend. Boyce sadly passed last year in July due to a seizure as a result of epilepsy.
Boyce, who was best known for his role as Carlos in Disney Channel’s Descendants franchise, stars in the film as Cal, a teenage boy who, after a troubling incident transpires, proves to be a young man with a take-no-prisoners attitude. The film was directed by William Coakley and based on a script by him, Christian Van Gregg, and Armand Constantine.
Runt will debut on February 29 at 1Pm and will have a second public screening March 2 at 5Pm to close out the festival. Victor and Libby Boyce (Cameron Boyce Foundation) are expected to attend. Boyce sadly passed last year in July due to a seizure as a result of epilepsy.
- 2/6/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
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