Updated August 2026: Breeder premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Festival and was acquired by IFC Films and Shudder. Directed by Alex Goyette, the film hit theaters in early 2026.
SC Films International and Rabbits Black are excited to share that they have greenlighted the psychological thriller “Breeder.” This gripping film, written and directed by Alex Goyette, will start shooting on February 18th in Vancouver
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In “Breeder,” we follow Russell, a researcher trying to save the bee population through gene editing. His journey leads him to cross paths with Patti, a dog breeder who has a darker agenda. As funding becomes scarce, Patti steps in to help, but her true motives are questionable. Russell soon finds himself caught in a web where breeding isn’t just about animals anymore, and he must find a way out before it’s too late.
Cast and Crew
- Director & Writer: Alex Goyette
- Cast:
- Daniel Doheny plays Russell, recognized for his work in “Lucky Hank,” “Loudermilk,” and “Alex Strangelove.”
- Maddie Phillips, known from “Gen V,” “The Boys,” and “Teenage Bounty Hunters.”
- Tanaya Beatty, who appeared in “Yellowstone” and “Crimes of the Future.”
- Dot-Marie Jones takes on the role of Patti, famous for her performances in “Glee” and “Bros.”
Production Team
- Producers: K. Asher Levin, Byron Ashley, Brian Mitchell, Ian Start, and Chris Wilkinson
- Executive Producers: Tyson Call, Simon Crowe, Ryan Marchant (Hadron Features), and Ronnie Exley, Sean Krajewski, Lawrence Minicone, Jeremy Ross, and Oli Strong from Rabbits Black.
Find It Online
Watch on IMDb | Tribeca Film Festival
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Festivals and Upcoming Release
“Breeder” is set to be featured in SC Films’ exciting lineup at the Berlin Film Festival, alongside several other intriguing films like “Jungle Beats 2: The Past,” “Orang Ikan,” “By The Throat,” and “Grow.”
Combining suspense, dark comedy, and ethical dilemmas, “Breeder” is sure to be a standout in the thriller genre, ready to engage viewers around the globe when it hits theaters in 2026.
