Blue Finch Films has acquired worldwide sales rights to “Affection,” a sci-fi horror feature starring Jessica Rothe and marking the directorial debut of BT Meza.
The film follows Ellie Carter, who has never met the man who calls himself her husband, doesn’t recognize the girl who calls her mother, and can’t remember the life she is told is her own. Afflicted by violent seizures that reset her memory without warning, she is trapped in a cyclical nightmare, struggling to uncover the horrifying truth of her existence before she forgets it all over again.
Rothe, known for her starring role in “Happy Death Day,” leads the cast alongside Joseph Cross (“Lincoln”) and Julianna Layne (“Scrap”). The film is written and directed by Meza, who also produces alongside Bay Dariz, Austin Walk and JP Ouellette under the Superconductive banner. Christian Henderson and Christy Walker serve as executive producers.
“This story comes from a deeply personal place, drawn from my emotions, memories, and fears, and I wanted to use sci-fi horror as the lens to explore them,” said Meza. “I’m thrilled to be partnering with Blue Finch Films, whose passion for bold and distinctive genre cinema makes them the perfect home for this project.”
Mike Chapman of Blue Finch Films added: “We are really impressed by BT’s debut, a smart and cathartic genre cocktail which will no doubt please genre fans.”
The film will screen at several fall festivals, including as the opening night selection at ScreamFest and as part of Brooklyn Horror Fest. Blue Finch Films will begin international sales on the title at the American Film Market next month.
Blue Finch’s current international slate includes Fantasia titles “Hellcat” and “Hold The Fort,” Fantastic Fest selection “Dolly” starring Seann William Scott, and Berlinale Teddy Award winner “Lesbian Space Princess.”