The pitch
Performance of the Year (2026)
The same weekend also brings Wild Horse Nine. Two trailers, one argument about which one wins the window.
It hits the big screen on November 7, 2026.
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In Theaters · November 7, 2026
Performance of the Year
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Thriller · Drama
An Aspiring Actress, An Emerging Director, A Loyal Crew
Olivia, a struggling actor, is forced into the biggest audition of her career with the last director she'd ever work for. Her whole life is turned upside down when she is pushed to her limits for this pretentious director's masterpiece.
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The Trailer
Start here: the official Performance of the Year trailer
Dropped October 2, 2026
Who’s on the poster
Who you’ll see in the trailer
The cast is fronted by Sloane Geofroy, Harrison Stewart and Kaylah Hope Felker. Sloane Geofroy plays Olivia Billings.
Sloane Geofroy
as Olivia Billings
Harrison Stewart
as André Elliot-Price
Kaylah Hope Felker
as Nicole
Brent Baird
as Brian
Teige Atfield
as Simon
Alaina Walker
as Bennie
David Parisian
as Executive 1
James Magwood
as Eric
The making of it
The history behind Performance of the Year
The film comes from Orange Hat Film Productions and On Spec Entertainment and Production. Darryl Ayles is in the director’s chair, with writing credits for Tad Brock and Jamara Forbes. The finished film runs 1 hour 57 minutes.
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When does Performance of the Year come out?
Performance of the Year is scheduled to open in US theaters on November 7, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Performance of the Year?
Sloane Geofroy, Harrison Stewart, Kaylah Hope Felker, Brent Baird and Teige Atfield lead the cast, directed by Darryl Ayles.
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