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BT Meza signs with Bernard Kira’s Kiraco as sci-fi horror thriller ‘Affection’ prepares broader release
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BT Meza signs with Bernard Kira’s Kiraco as sci-fi horror thriller ‘Affection’ prepares broader release

The company announced that filmmaker BT Meza has signed to Kiraco, home of Bernard Kira, following the world-premiere run of Meza’s debut feature ‘Affection’ at Screamfest and later appearances in London and at the Overlook Film Festival.

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Filmmaker BT Meza has signed with Bernard Kira’s Kiraco, according to an announcement by Deadline on July 1, 2026. The deal centers on Meza’s debut feature, the genre-bending sci-fi horror thriller Affection, which the company said has already screened at multiple festivals after premiering as the opening-night film at Screamfest.

Deadline reported that Affection world premiered as the opening night film at Screamfest before going on to play FrightFest London and the Overlook Film Festival. The film stars Jessica Rothe and Joseph Cross, with Meza as the filmmaker and the story built around a woman named Ellie who is living with a mysterious condition that resets her days.

In Affection, Ellie experiences what the film’s logline describes as a recurring reset of her circumstances, a premise Deadline characterized as a mix of science-fiction tension and horror escalation. The announcement ties Meza’s new representation or partnership with Kiraco to the film’s festival circuit, positioning the signing as a step toward the next phase of the debut feature’s path to wider audiences.

The Kiraco agreement, as described by Deadline, follows Meza’s festival rollout for Affection. After Screamfest, the film moved to FrightFest London, where it continued its genre-focused exposure, and then to the Overlook Film Festival, which is also known for horror and thriller titles.

Deadline’s report identifies the key performers and provides the framing of the plot and the film’s touring pattern. It does not describe additional production details for Affection beyond the casting and the central premise, nor does it specify a distribution agreement, theatrical window, streaming placement, or release date in the announcement.

As with many festival-to-next-step deals, the practical effect of a signing can depend on subsequent announcements about sales, marketing, and distribution strategy. For audiences, that typically means the film’s availability may expand beyond festival screenings once representation and buyers align on release terms.

The Kiraco signing also adds a new filmmaker to the company’s roster, with the announcement specifically linking the partnership to Meza’s debut feature and its ongoing visibility across genre festivals. The next publicly documented milestones would typically include further deal terms or announcements about release logistics once they are finalized.

Why It Matters

  • The Kiraco signing can influence how Affection is packaged for audiences after its festival run, including marketing and distribution planning.
  • Festival placements at Screamfest, FrightFest London, and the Overlook Film Festival provide a launch track that representation typically builds on when seeking buyers or release opportunities.
  • With the film starring Jessica Rothe and Joseph Cross, representation decisions can affect how readily the title reaches new viewers beyond festival schedules.
  • The announcement focuses on career and distribution momentum for Meza and a new roster addition for Kiraco, setting up subsequent deal terms if and when they are released publicly.

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Key Facts

  • Filmmaker BT Meza signed with Bernard Kira’s Kiraco, per a Deadline report published July 1, 2026.
  • Meza’s signing is tied to his debut feature Affection.
  • Affection world premiered as the opening-night film at Screamfest.
  • After Screamfest, Affection played FrightFest London and the Overlook Film Festival.
  • Affection is described as a genre-bending sci-fi horror thriller starring Jessica Rothe and Joseph Cross.
  • The film follows Ellie, who suffers from a mysterious condition that resets her circumstances.
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