Jimpa

Jimpa
Directed bySophie Hyde
Written bySophie Hyde
Matthew Cormack
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • Kismet (Australia)
  • Cinéart (Netherlands)
Release date
  • 23 January 2025 (2025-01-23) (Sundance)
CountriesAustralia
Finland
Netherlands
LanguageEnglish

Jimpa is an upcoming film starring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow. It is directed by Sophie Hyde and written by Hyde and Matthew Cormack, of Closer Productions in Adelaide, South Australia. It is set to have its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on on 23 January 2025, and will also be screened at the Adelaide Film Festival in October 2025.

Synopsis

Hannah and her nonbinary teenager, Frances, travel to Amsterdam to visit their grandfather Jim (known as Jimpa), who is gay. Frances decides that she wants to stay with her grandfather for a year, which causes her mother to deal with her past.[1]

Cast

Production

Jimpa is directed by Sophie Hyde, written by Matthew Cormack, and co-produced by Liam Heyen, Bryan Mason, and Marleen Slot. It is an Australia/Netherlands/Finland co-production.[1][2][3]

Some filming took place in Adelaide in March 2024, followed by filming in Amsterdam and then Helsinki, Finland.[2][4][5] As of October 2024 the film was in post-production in Adelaide.[6]

Release

The film has its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on 23 January 2025.[7] [1]

It will have its Australian premiere at the Adelaide Film Festival in October 2025.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b c D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (11 December 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b Siemienowicz, Rochelle (9 May 2024). "Jimpa: First look at Sophie Hyde's new film". ScreenHub Australia. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  3. ^ Noble, Kelly (7 May 2024). "Olivia Colman and John Lithgow to star in South Australian film Jimpa". Glam Adelaide. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  4. ^ Frater, Patrick (7 May 2024). "Olivia Colman and John Lithgow Lead LGBTQ Family Heartwarmer 'Jimpa,' Launching at Cannes Market From CAA and Protagonist". Variety. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Olivia Colman and John Lithgow Star in Sophie Hyde's New Project JIMPA". Screen Australia. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  6. ^ Dare, Laura (8 October 2024). "SA's screen scene is popping! Here's what to watch where". The Post. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Program Guide". 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  8. ^ "Acting royalty's Adelaide role". InDaily. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2024.