Magnify Takes Worldwide Sales Rights to Albert Birney’s ‘Obex’ Ahead of Sundance (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Lauren Coates Magnify has acquired the international and U.S. sales rights to “Obex” ahead of its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Directed by and starring “Sylvio” and “Strawberry Mansion” filmmaker Albert Birney, “Obex” is a black and white fantasy film that marks Birney’s first live-action directorial effort.

Written by Birney and Pete Ohs, the film follows Connor Marsh (Birney), a man living in seclusion with his dog Sandy. One day he begins playing the titular Obex, a state-of-the-art computer game.

When Sandy goes missing, the line between reality and the game blurs and Conor must venture into thestrange world of Obex to bring her home. “[This] is a surreal and fantastical journey through time and space — a wild ride filled withwonders, unexpected characters, and thrills along the way,” said Magnify SVP tof Global SalesLorna Lee. “We’re incredibly excited to champion the heart-forward, humorous and imaginativecinema of Albert Birney.” In addition to directing six films, Birney served as an animator on “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” and acted in “I Saw the TV Glow,” both from director Jane Schoenbrun. “‘Obex’ is a film very close to my heart and I’m excited to work with Magnify to help the film findlike-minded hearts.” said Birney.