PickleJar Entertainment Group, Inc. (OTC Pink: PKLE), a live entertainment technology company, announced it is providing marketing technology and fan engagement capabilities for the feature film Sunflower Child. The film stars Gavin Casalegno, known for his role in Amazon's 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' and rising talent Jennifer James, who also wrote the screenplay. The project 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 film is currently in post-production, having been filmed 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, and also features Daniela Norman, Muhannad Ben Amor, and Maddie Close. The film's international distribution is being handled by MSR Media International, which introduced the film to buyers at the European Film Market in Berlin in February 2026 and will continue its push at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in May 2026. This engagement represents a strategic expansion of PickleJar's content portfolio, which includes its nationally syndicated radio show PickleJar Up All Night, 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 the film's audience reach across radio, digital, and venue channels.
'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 Hollywood fame and artistic corruption, who unexpectedly falls for an aspiring director (Casalegno). Together, they confront betrayal and the cost of success. Writer and lead Jennifer James described the project as 'an anthem for authenticity, for indie filmmakers, and what it really takes to get a foot in the door.'
Gavin Casalegno recently starred as Jeremiah Fisher in Amazon's 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' and has upcoming roles in Chasing Red and Amazon MGM's The Devil's Mouth. Jennifer James is a writer, producer, and actress behind acclaimed short films such as Blueberry Pancakes & Blank Pages and Curiouser. The film's cast and crew include notable talents like Daniela Norman, who gained attention for her role in Netflix's 'Tiny Pretty Things,' and Muhannad Ben Amor, known for Disney+'s 'Andor' and Netflix's 'Extraction.'
PickleJar's involvement in Sunflower Child is consistent with its broader support of independent filmmakers, including sponsorship of the Nashville Film Festival in 2024 and the development of PickleJar Flix as a service in 2025. Jennifer James is the daughter of PickleJar Chairman and CEO Jeff James, and the company made a £25,000 investment in the production, which was reviewed and approved by independent directors on arm's-length terms. Additional details regarding the integrated marketing campaign will be announced in the coming weeks.
