PickleJar Entertainment Group, Inc. (OTC Pink: PKLE), a live entertainment technology company, has announced it is providing marketing technology and fan engagement capabilities for the feature film 'Sunflower Child,' a romantic comedy starring Gavin Casalegno (Amazon's 'The Summer I Turned Pretty') and rising talent Jennifer James, who also wrote the screenplay. The film is produced by Joseph Goldman for Double J Productions, in association with Nebel Productions and in collaboration with PickleJar Entertainment Group. Principal photography has been completed, and the project is currently in post-production, with filming taking place in the U.K., including at historic Twickenham Studios and on location throughout London.
'Sunflower Child' marks the feature directorial debut of award-winning cinematographer Jamie Touche ('Cerebrum,' 'Trinou') and also features Daniela Norman ('Tiny Pretty Things,' 'Cats'), Muhannad Ben Amor (Disney+'s 'Andor,' Netflix's 'Extraction'), and Maddie Close (BBC's 'The Other Bennet Sister').
MSR Media International is handling worldwide sales and introduced the film to international buyers at the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin in February 2026. The team will continue building international distribution momentum at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in May 2026, where they will engage with global distributors and territory buyers.
The 'Sunflower Child' engagement represents a strategic expansion of PickleJar's growing content portfolio, which includes its nationally syndicated radio show 'PickleJar Up All Night,' distributed via Local Radio Network partnerships, original programming, and artist development initiatives. In connection with the film's release, PickleJar will activate its integrated platform—including FanVivo, 'PickleJar Up All Night,' and PickleJar Plus—to extend 'Sunflower Child's' audience reach across radio, digital, and venue channels. Additional details regarding the integrated marketing and fan-activation campaign will be announced in the coming weeks.
'This collaboration reflects PickleJar's commitment to expanding beyond core technology and into supporting original content that resonates with audiences,' said Kristian Barowsky, President and Co-Founder of PickleJar Entertainment Group. 'Film is a natural extension of our entertainment ecosystem. With 'Sunflower Child,' we're working alongside exceptional creative talent and positioning PickleJar in connection with a project of strong international market appeal. For our shareholders, this represents another step in building a diversified entertainment company with multiple revenue streams and content touchpoints.'
The film's plot follows a young screenwriter (James) caught between the promise of Hollywood fame and the corruption of her artistic voice, who unexpectedly falls for an aspiring director (Casalegno). Together, they face betrayal, the cost of success, and the choice between the wrong version of a dream and following your heart. 'This project became one of those rare experiences that took on a life of its own, unfolding in unexpected and beautiful ways,' said writer and lead Jennifer James. 'I set out to tell a story I ultimately realized I had to fully live before I could share it. The result is an anthem for authenticity, for indie filmmakers, and what it really takes to get a foot in the door.'
Director Jamie Touche added, 'Sunflower Child is the culmination of a five-year collaboration with Jennifer and Double J Productions. I'm overjoyed that my directorial debut has love at its core—both a love for the work itself and for the people around us.'
PickleJar's involvement in 'Sunflower Child' is consistent with the Company's broader support of emerging independent filmmakers, including its sponsorship of the Nashville Film Festival in 2024 and the development of PickleJar Flix as a service in 2025. The Company made a £25,000 investment in the production, which was reviewed and approved by independent directors on arms-length terms.
