Pavan Moondi’s Canadian Indie Rom-Com ‘Middle Life’ Picked Up by Quiver, Set for Limited U.S. Release via Laemmle (EXCLUSIVE)
Pavan Moondi's romantic comedy 'Middle Life' has been acquired by Quiver Distribution for North American digital rights. The film is set for a limited U.S. theatrical release this summer, followed by a digital release in late fall. It stars Leah Fay Goldstein and Peter Dreimanis, who are real-life partners and lead singers of the band July Talk.
- ▪The film follows Andie, a wedding planner, and Ryan, a plumber, as their lives intersect and lead to unexpected changes.
- ▪It was produced by Dreimanis, Moondi, Goldstein, Jared Raab, and Dean Perlmutter.
- ▪The movie features an original score by Ben Fox and was shot in Toronto and Los Angeles.
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Home Film Global May 19, 2026 12:54am PT Pavan Moondi’s Canadian Indie Rom-Com ‘Middle Life’ Picked Up by Quiver, Set for Limited U.S. Release via Laemmle (EXCLUSIVE) By Ed Meza Plus Icon Ed Meza @edmezavar Latest Spcine Driving Efforts in Cannes to Hike International Reach of São Paulo’s Audiovisual Industry 22 hours ago Patricio Valladares Fuses Analog and Interactive in New FMV Horror Video Game (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago ‘Carte Blanche’ Director Gerardo Herrero Discusses Blowback of Spain’s War in Morocco and Rise of Franco 3 days ago See All 'Middle Life' Courtesy of Pavan Moondi Quiver Distribution has picked up North American digital rights for writer-director Pavan Moondi’s Canadian romantic comedy “Middle Life,” which will see a limited U.S.
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