1-2 Special Inc. 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.
Amanda Trokan serves as senior vice president of acquisitions, Nico Chapin as vice president of publicity, and Jonathan DeMaio as VP of distribution.
In May 2025, 1-2 Special received financial backing from production companies Cinema Inutile, Kindred Spirit, Unapologetic Projects and Fit Via Vi.
The company's first release was Urchin, directed by Harris Dickinson.
Filmography 2020s Release Date Title Notes October 10, 2025 Urchin Un Certain Regard Best Actor/ Nominated – Caméra d'Or October 29, 2025 Dracula Nominated – Golden Leopard January 30, 2026 A Poet 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 Films June 19, 2026 Rose of Nevada Nominated – Orizzonti
Upcoming Release Date Title Notes October 28, 2026Closure December 18, 2026 La Gradiva Critics’ Week Grand Prize/ Nominated – Caméra d'Or 2027 A Man of His Time Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Screenplay/ Nominated – Palme d'Or TBA Everytime Prix Un Certain Regard
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