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LevelK Secures U.S. and European Distribution for Mads Mengel's 'The Guest'

Juno Films has picked up U.S. rights to Danish director Mads Mengel's festival prizewinner 'The Guest' as sales agent LevelK closes multiple international territory deals.

By Maya Chen · September 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Published by Hollywood Tomorrow

Film illustration for LevelK Secures U.S. and European Distribution for Mads Mengel's 'The Guest'
Film illustration for LevelK Secures U.S. and European Distribution for Mads Mengel's 'The Guest'

Juno Films has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to *The Guest*, the debut feature from Danish filmmaker Mads Mengel, Deadline reports.

Copenhagen-based international sales outfit LevelK orchestrated the North American agreement alongside a slate of European territory pacts. Among the European deals is an acquisition by L'atelier d'Images for France.

The sales sweep follows the drama's world premiere in competition at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in July, where the title secured prize honors.

## Market Impact

For specialized non-English features, translating festival competition momentum into multi-territory theatrical and ancillary distribution remains a steep climb in an increasingly cautious indie landscape. Mengel's debut securing both domestic and European footholds underlines steady distributor interest in vetted festival titles with targeted arthouse appeal.

LevelK is expected to continue shopping remaining international territories as the production moves toward its commercial release schedule.

Reported from the originating source.

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