“Building the Ink Films catalog is about giving great films the theatrical revival they deserve,” said Kip Kelly of theatrical distributor Ink Films.
Ink Films continues to grow its library of independent, global and repertory cinema with the acquisition of North American distribution rights to two 1990s indie films: Chris Smith’s “American Job” (1996) and “Cindy Sherman’s “Office Killer” (1997). Both films are returning to theaters as 30th anniversary releases.
The acquisitions reflect Ink Films’ growing role as a curator of independent and repertory cinema, bringing indie and cult classics back and giving exhibitors and audiences new opportunities to experience groundbreaking films on the big screen.
Following Randy Russell through dead-end minimum-wage jobs, “American Job” blends humor and authenticity. The Austin Chronicle praised the film’s “wry humor” and distinctive tone, and the New York Sun called it “one of the decade’s best indie debuts,” comparing its workplace observations to “Office Space.”
Joining the Ink Films catalog is “Office Killer” (in the main photo). The first and only feature film directed by artist Cindy Sherman, “Office Killer” was written by Sherman, Elise MacAdam, Tom Kalin and Todd Haynes and stars Carol Kane, Molly Ringwald, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Barbara Sukowa and Michael Imperioli.
A visually striking satire of office culture wrapped inside a wickedly funny horror-comedy, “Office Killer” has grown into a beloved cult classic while showcasing Sherman’s singular artistic vision.
“Building the Ink Films catalog is about giving great films the theatrical revival they deserve,” said Kip Kelly of Ink Films. “ ‘American Job’ is finally receiving its first DCP release, and ‘Office Killer’ remains one of the most overlooked cult films of the 1990s. We’re proud to bring both back to the big screen for longtime fans and new audiences alike.”
Release dates and participating theaters will be announced in the coming months. For booking inquiries, visit InkfFilms.com. Ink Films is the theatrical distribution arm of The Beverly Theater in Downtown Las Vegas. Established in 2024, Ink Films champions line-crossing storytellers who believe in the consequences of independent voices and the magic of moviegoing.
