Ideally, all the films I've selected as favorites will get picked up for distribution and the non-festivalgoing public will have the opportunity to see these wonderful films in theaters. But so far the post-Toronto distribution news has been spotty, and there's been precious little to report.

Today we got some good news. I am thrilled to report that Lymelife has been acquired for U.S. distribution by Screen Media Films. "This is the kind of film we are most interested in releasing," said Robert Baruc, President of Screen Media. "Lymelife" is a beautifully shot film, with extraordinary performances and a powerful story that is moving, as well as intriguing." A dark comedy set in suburban Long Island, New York, Lymelife features stunning performances from Alec Baldwin, Kieran Culkin, Rory Culkin, Jill Hennessey, Timothy Hutton, Cynthia Nixon, and Emma Roberts. It's a slightly less dark Snow Angels.

Derick Martini's Lymelife was one of my Top Picks from this year's Toronto International Film Festival. Earlier I posted pictures I shot at the Q&A following the screening. The film won the prize of the International Critics (FIPRESCI Prize) for Discovery.

I'll be sure to post release news here as it is announced, and will continue to follow the progress of the other gems from this year's festival.