Filmmaker Adam Meeks Signs with UTA for Representation
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UTA has signed filmmaker Adam Meeks for representation. Meeks is the writer-director of the debut feature 'Union County,' which was recently acquired by Oscilloscope Laboratories for a theatrical release later this year. The film, starring Will Poulter and Noah Centineo, blends professional performances with real-life participants from a drug court program.
Facts First
- UTA signs filmmaker Adam Meeks for representation.
- Meeks' debut feature 'Union County' was acquired by Oscilloscope Laboratories for a theatrical release later this year.
- The film stars Will Poulter and Noah Centineo as brothers dealing with opioid addiction.
- 'Union County' blends professional performances with real-life participants from a court-sponsored drug rehabilitation program.
- Meeks was inspired by time with family and introductions to a drug court judge in the film's setting.
What Happened
UTA has signed Brooklyn-based filmmaker Adam Meeks for representation. Meeks is also represented by Untitled Entertainment and the law firm Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz. His debut feature film, 'Union County,' was acquired by Oscilloscope Laboratories for distribution, with plans for a theatrical release later this year. The film stars Will Poulter and Noah Centineo as brothers grappling with opioid addiction and blends their performances with real-life participants from a court-sponsored drug rehabilitation program in rural Ohio. The feature expanded from Meeks' 2020 short film of the same name, which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and screened at other international festivals.
Why this Matters to You
This development could bring a poignant, recovery-focused story to a wider audience later this year. The film's approach of integrating real participants from a drug court program may offer a more authentic perspective on the opioid crisis and rehabilitation, a topic affecting many communities. Its theatrical release might provide a platform for broader conversation around addiction and recovery.
What's Next
Oscilloscope Laboratories plans to release 'Union County' theatrically later this year. The film's journey from a short festival piece to a distributed feature marks a significant step for Meeks, a Film Independent Screenwriting Lab Fellow and NYU Tisch School of the Arts graduate. Its release will be the next test of its blend of narrative filmmaking and documentary elements.