Archive · 25 Sep 2025
UTA Signs 'Pillion' Director Harry Lighton After Cannes Win
Harry Lighton, a filmmaker from the UK, is now represented by UTA.
His movie 'Pillion' did really well at a film festival in Cannes, winning an award.
The film is about a man who is attracted to a biker.
Critics liked the film, and it has a 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
It will be shown in UK theaters starting November 28.
A24 will distribute the film in the United States.
Lighton previously made the short film 'Wren Boys,' which earned him nominations.
UTA signed British writer-director Harry Lighton.
'Pillion' premiered at Cannes, winning Best Screenplay.
The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Harry Melling, and Lesley Sharp.
Picturehouse will release 'Pillion' in the UK on November 28.
A24 will distribute 'Pillion' in the US, following acquisition in October 2024.
- Who
- Harry Lighton, a British writer-director.
- What
- UTA signed Harry Lighton in all areas after his film 'Pillion' premiered at Cannes.
- When
- The signing occurred after 'Pillion's' premiere at Cannes.
- Where
- Lighton is based in the UK, and the US distribution will be handled by A24.
- Why
- UTA signed Lighton after the success of 'Pillion' at Cannes, to represent him.
- Who
- Harry Lighton
- What
- UTA signed Lighton
- Film
- 'Pillion'
- Distribution (US)
- A24
- Release (UK)
- Picturehouse, Nov. 28
- Based on
- Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones