Billy Knight (film)

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Billy Knight
Directed byAlec Griffen Roth
Written byAlec Griffen Roth
Produced byAutumn Bailey
Cameron Burnett
Sevier Crespo
Amanda Kiely
Michael Morriatti
Starring Al Pacino
Charlie Heaton
Diana Silvers
CinematographyCory Geryak
Edited byTony Sarandos
Johnathon Pensky
Christian Whittlemore
Music by Lesley Barber
Production
companies
Firebrand Media Group
Prominent Productions
Distributed by Mise-En-Scène Company
Release date
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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]

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Premise

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]

Cast

Production

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]

Release

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]

Reception

The Miami Hurricane praised it, writing; "this film displayed the nostalgia surrounding the love of movies, making it majestical and aesthetically pleasing". [15]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
UK Film Festival 23 November 2025Best Feature FilmBilly KnightWon [16]

References

  1. 1 2 Lang, Brent (2022-09-28). "Al Pacino, Charlie Heaton, Diana Silvers to Star in Drama 'Billy Knight'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  2. 1 2 Hipes, Patrick (2022-09-28). "Al Pacino To Star In 'Billy Knight' Movie Alongside Charlie Heaton And Diana Silvers". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2025-12-10. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  3. ↑ Balaga, Marta (2025-11-24). "'Stranger Things' Star Charlie Heaton Has 'Global Appeal,' 'Learned How to Be a Better Actor from Al Pacino,' Says 'Billy Knight' Director Alec Griffen Roth". Variety. Archived from the original on 2025-11-24. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
  4. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 20, 2025). "Angela Sarafyan Signs With Strand Entertainment". Deadline. Archived from the original on July 23, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Gardner, Chris (July 16, 2025). "Pete Davidson Expecting First Child With Elsie Hewitt: "Now Everyone Knows We Had Sex"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  6. ↑ Gardner, Chris (2022-09-28). "Al Pacino to Star Opposite Charlie Heaton, Diana Silvers in Indie Film 'Billy Knight'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2025-11-26. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  7. ↑ "At 83, Al Pacino is expecting a baby with 29-year-old Noor Alfallah". CityNews Kitchener. Associated Press. 2023-05-31. Archived from the original on 2026-01-25. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
  8. ↑ "Al Pacino, 83, is a father for the fourth time, welcoming son Roman with Noor Alfallah". The Canadian Press. June 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 30, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  9. ↑ Rugg, Tara (July 15, 2025). "Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival: 6 Days of Movies & More". Visit Providence RI. Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. Archived from the original on 2025-09-09. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
  10. ↑ "Billy Knight". Newport Beach Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2026-01-25. Retrieved 2025-11-07.
  11. ↑ "Billy Knight | Spotlight Feature". Coronado Island Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2025-12-11. Retrieved 2025-11-23.
  12. ↑ "Billy Knight to headline 2025 UK Film Festival London". CinemaBang. Archived from the original on 2025-12-04. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
  13. ↑ Croll, Ben (2025-11-07). "Spike Lee, Juliette Binoche, Terry Gilliam Set for Spotlight at 43rd Torino Film Festival". Variety. Archived from the original on 2026-01-25. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  14. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (2025-11-07). "Al Pacino Meta Drama 'Billy Knight' Acquired by Mise-En-Scène Company for Worldwide Sales Ahead of AFM (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 2025-12-01. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  15. ↑ Reich, Alice (2025-11-19). "'Billy Knight' brings movie magic back to life". The Miami Hurricane. Archived from the original on 2025-11-19. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  16. ↑ Billy Knight (2025) - Awards. Archived from the original on 2025-12-19. Retrieved 2025-12-04– via IMDb.
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