| Billy Knight | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Alec Griffen Roth |
| Written by | Alec Griffen Roth |
| Produced by | Autumn Bailey Cameron Burnett Sevier Crespo Amanda Kiely Michael Morriatti |
| Starring | Al Pacino Charlie Heaton Diana Silvers |
| Cinematography | Cory Geryak |
| Edited by | Tony Sarandos Johnathon Pensky Christian Whittlemore |
| Music by | Lesley Barber |
Production companies | Firebrand Media Group Prominent Productions |
| Distributed by | Mise-En-Scène Company |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Billy Knight is a 2025 American drama film written and directed by Alec Griffen Roth. The film stars Al Pacino, Charlie Heaton, and Diana Silvers in a coming-of-age story that is a "love letter to cinema... steeped in the history of this great art form." [1]
Alex, a film student in Los Angeles, grapples with the death of his father, a failed screenwriter. While sorting through his belongings, Alex finds a box of unfinished screenplays and a handkerchief with "Billy Knight" embroidered on it. This discovery puts Alex on a "magical Hollywood adventure to track down the Billy Knight". [2]
The film was in production beginning September 2022, [1] with Al Pacino starring as "Billy Knight". [2] The film was written and directed by Alec Griffen Roth in his directorial debut. [6] As of mid-2023, the film was in post-production. [7] [8]
Billy Knight premiered at the 43rd Rhode Island International Film Festival on August 8, 2025. [9] It also screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival on October 18, 2025, [10] and the Coronado Island Film Festival on November 7, 2025. [11] It had its European premiere at the UK Film Festival in London on November 23, 2025, [12] and screened at the Torino Film Festival on November 23, 2025. [13]
The Mise-En-Scène Company handles worldwide sales. [14]
The Miami Hurricane praised the film, writing that it "displayed the nostalgia surrounding the love of movies, making it majestical and aesthetically pleasing". [15]
| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Film Festival | 23 November 2025 | Best Feature Film | Billy Knight | Won | [16] |