1-2 Special
American independent film distribution company
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1-2 Special Inc.[1] is an American independent film distribution company founded by CEO Jason Hellerstein, a former executive at Sideshow. 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).
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| Industry | Film industry |
|---|---|
| Founded | September 16, 2024[1] |
| Founder | Jason Hellerstein |
| Headquarters | 585 West End Avenue, , U.S. |
| Website | 12special |
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.[2]
Amanda Trokan serves as senior vice president of acquisitions, Nico Chapin as vice president of publicity, and Jonathan DeMaio as VP of distribution.[3][4]
In May 2025, 1-2 Special received financial backing from production companies Cinema Inutile, Kindred Spirit, Unapologetic Projects and Fit Via Vi.[5]
The company's first release was Urchin, directed by Harris Dickinson.[6]
Filmography
2020s
| Release Date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2025 | Urchin | |
| October 29, 2025 | Dracula[7] | |
| January 30, 2026 | A Poet[8] | |
| March 20, 2026 | Miroirs No. 3 | |
| March 27, 2026 | Kontinental '25 | |
| April 17, 2026 | Erupcja | |
| May 8, 2026 | Silent Friend | |
Upcoming
| Release Date | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Time and Water | co-distribution with National Geographic Documentary Films[9] |
| June 19, 2026 | Rose of Nevada[10] | |
| TBA | La Gradiva[11] |