Industry News6 February 2026

NEON Nabs World Rights to Arie and Chuko Esiri's 'Clarissa' Starring Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, Ayo Edebiri

NEON acquires world rights to 'Clari' by Nigerian directors Arie and Chuko Esiri, signalling growing US market appetite for African arthouse cinema.

NEON Nabs World Rights to Arie and Chuko Esiri's 'Clarissa' Starring Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, Ayo Edebiri

NEON, the US distribution company behind 'Parasite' and 'Anatomy of a Fall', has acquired world rights to 'Clari', the latest film by Nigerian twin directors Arie and Chuko Esiri. The Esiri brothers previously gained international attention with 'Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)', which premiered at Berlinale. The NEON acquisition signals growing international market appetite for Nigerian arthouse cinema and represents a significant distribution deal for African independent film.

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