Sunrise Films have acquired North American rights to Naqqash Khlalid’s acclaimed IN CAMERA, fresh from lead actor Nabhan Rizwan’s nomination for the prestigious EE BAFTA Rising Star Award. The film will be released on 15th April 2025. 

IN CAMERA follows Aden – played by Rizwan – a young actor who is in a cycle of nightmarish auditions. After he receives multiple rejections, Aden takes it upon himself to find a new part to play. Rizwan was previously named as a Screen Star of Tomorrow in 2019; recognition shared by BAFTA-winning Amir El-Masry (2021)  who also stars in the film, and writer-director Naqqash Khalid (2020). Formally playful and fiercely charged, Naqqash Khalid’s debut about a struggling British Asian actor confronts film industry prejudice and social hypocrisy head-on.

The film is produced by BAFTA-winning producer Mary Burke of Public Dreams and Juliette Larthe as a first title for Pure Phase and with the UK arm of UK-US production firm Prettybird.  IN CAMERA is financed by BBC Film and the BFI (awarding National Lottery funding), in association with Uncommon Creative Studio. 

The deal was brokered by Sunrise Film’s Andrew Nerger, Head of US and International Distribution and Jess Reilly, International Sales & Acquisitions Manager at Together Films.

“IN CAMERA is an extraordinary debut that speaks to the struggles and resilience of creatives everywhere,” said Jess Reilly. “Naqqash Khalid’s distinctive voice and Nabhan Rizwan’s compelling performance make this a standout title, and we’re thrilled to see Sunrise Films bring this captivating story to North American audiences.”Andrew Nerger of Sunrise Film’s added, “Naqqash and Nabhan are both extraordinary talents and are primed for big things ahead. We are delighted to bring this fantastic showcase of next gen British talent to audiences in North America and release the wonderfully unique IN CAMERA with Together Films.”

Together Films is representing IN CAMERA for international sales.