IFC buys Lynn Shelton's 'Your Sister's Sister"

'Your Sister's Sister'After a long night of negotiations, IFC Films has acquired North American and Latin American rights to "Humpday" helmer Lynn Shelton's latest "Your Sister's Sister."The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon at the Toronto film festival, where "Sister's" world-preemed Sunday night. The love-triangle comedy stars Mark Duplass as a man mourning the recent death of his brother, Emily Blunt as his platonic best friend, Rosemarie DeWitt as her sister. Sellers Submarine and UTA also closed separate deals for other territories. Studio Canal has acquired UK rights, while Madman has acquired rights for Australia and New Zealand. The aggregate value of the three rights deals is estimated at $1.5 million. IFC is planning a traditional summer release rollout for 2012. "Sister's" is an ADA Films production. The producer is Steven Schardt,with Jennifer Roth and Vallejo Gantner serving as excutive producers. UTA and Submarine Entertainment are handling international sales. The deal was negotiated by senior vice president of acquisitions & productions for Sundance Selects IFC Films Arianna Bocco, with Submarine and UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers. Shelton is represented by UTA and Anonymous Content. Contact the Variety newsroom at news@variety.com

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