Oscilloscope Acquires Sundance Winner ‘Shame and Money’ for North America, Eyes Oscar Run

Oscilloscope Laboratories has picked up North American distribution rights to Visar Morina’s ‘Shame and Money,’ a film that took the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival. The acquisition positions the movie for a theatrical release early next year, with an eye toward the Academy Awards. Under recently updated rules, the Sundance win makes ‘Shame and Money’ eligible to compete for the Oscar for international feature film, a path that has become increasingly common for festival standouts. Oscilloscope, known for championing bold independent cinema, will handle the release, though exact dates and marketing plans have not been disclosed. The film, directed by Morina, explores themes of identity and economic struggle, resonating with contemporary audiences. This deal underscores the growing importance of Sundance as a launchpad for awards contenders and highlights Oscilloscope’s commitment to bringing international voices to U.S. theaters. With the Oscar race heating up, all eyes will be on how ‘Shame and Money’ performs with critics and audiences alike.