In a big show of confidence,A24 — known for turning out hip and edgy fare, including current box office hitEx Machina — has preemptively scooped up theatrical U.S. rights toWoodshock.WME Global brokered the deal.

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Bloom, the sales company founded by Kao andAlex Walton, will launch the project to foreign buyers at the Cannes Film Market.

Laura and KateMulleavy founded the Los Angeles-basedRodarte label in 2005, and have developed a cult-like following among younger Hollywood actresses, including Dunst,Natalie Portman and the Fanning sisters. They aren’t strangers to the film business, having worked as costume designers onBlack Swan, the 2010 movie earning Portman an Oscar for best actress.

Those who are close to the pair say they’ve always had a desire to direct.

Kate and LauraMulleavy are represented byWME; Dunst is represented byUTA and Management 360.

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