Aero Films Acquires North American Rights to Ivy League Satire ‘Kingston’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Aero Films, a New York City-based indie marketing and distribution banner, has acquired the North American rights to “Kingston”, the feature debut of co-directors Carlos Key and Kalijah Rowe, following its premiere at Tribeca Festival. The movie is set for a North American release in 2027.

An official logline for “Kingston” reads, “On the illustrious campus of Kingston College, prestige drips off students, faculty and architecture. Amid social turmoil, three intertwining tales of disillusioned misfits collide under the machinations of an all-seeing institution.”

“Kingston” marks Aero’s second film acquisition from the 2026 Tribeca Festival after the coming-of-age drama “Lucy Schulman.” That film, which stars David Cross and Sandrine Holt, is set for release in early 2027.

“I’m excited for all of the conversations about higher education and prestigious institutions that ‘Kingston’ is going to spark,” said Ryan Pallas, co-founder and CEO of Aero Films. “This film has so much to say. The filmmaking team—many of whom recently graduated or are still in college—were able to channel their thoughts, experiences, and critiques into an incredible film. The result is an authentic, provocative portrait of higher education in 2026, told by filmmakers who have just experienced it firsthand.”

“Kingston” was produced by Jenna Shen, with Hailey Russo serving as associate producer. Executive producers include Pallas and Tristan Bland. Carlos Key, Kalijah Rowe, Claire Levesque and Jenna Shen penned the screenplay. The deal was negotiated by Donaldson Callif Perez on behalf of the filmmakers and by Pallas on behalf of Aero Films.

Pallas, a Warner Bros. veteran, founded Aero Films in 2026. Also on the Aero slate is Steve Pink’s sci-fi thriller “Terrestrial,” starring Jermaine Fowler, James Morosini, Pauline Chalamet and Edy Modica.