“Indie Rights Packs a Punch Worldwide with ‘Swing Bout’ — Is This The Irish Boxing Film That’s About to Knock Out Hollywood?”
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Ever wonder if the stars might be tossing a few punches in your destiny ring today? Well, buckle up—because the latest scoop from the cinematic cosmos is about to deliver a knockout. Indie Rights, that savvy Los Angeles-based distributor always scouting for gems, just landed worldwide rights (minus the UK and Ireland) to Swing Bout, an Irish crime thriller written and directed by Maurice O’Carroll. This flick dives deep into the gritty, adrenaline-soaked world of women’s boxing, starring Ciara Berkeley as Tony—an up-and-coming fighter battling more than just opponents in the ring. Think: a real-time ride from the dressing room to the ring walk filled with layers of deceit, betrayal, and those gut-wrenching decisions that shape a life. If Mercury retrograde has ever made you question every move, you’ll appreciate Tony’s high-stakes tightrope walk! Shot at Cork’s legendary Páirc Uí Chaoimh stadium, Swing Bout punches through with raw intensity, now poised for a strategic digital release worldwide in early 2026, courtesy of Indie Rights and the ever-committed Orion Productions led by producer Sinéad O’Riordan. So, could this be the cinematic underdog story your cosmic calendar didn’t know it needed? You bet. LEARN MORE
In a worldwide deal, Los Angeles-based distributor Indie Rights has picked up all rights, outside of the U.K. and Ireland, for Swing Bout, an Irish crime thriller from writer-director Maurice O’Carroll set in the world of women’s boxing.
The deal, between Indie Rights and Orion Productions, the Irish shingle founded and run by Swing Bout producer Sinéad O’Riordan, covers TVOD, SVOD, AVOD, and home entertainment rights.
Ciara Berkeley stars in Swing Bout as Tony, an up-and-coming fighter preparing for the biggest match of her career. The film plays out in real time from the dressing room up to her ring walk as Tony, according to the film’s blurb, fights her way through a “night of deceit, betrayal, and life-altering decisions.”
“Swing Bout is a gripping, well-crafted thriller with strong international potential,” said Indie Rights CEO Linda Nelson.” We’re excited to partner with Orion Productions and bring the film to audiences worldwide.”
O’Carroll said he was “delighted” to collaborate with Indie Rights on the global launch of the film, saying the company’s “commitment to independent filmmakers gives us confidence that the film will find its audience internationally.”
Swing Bout premiered at the Dublin Film Festival in 2024 and had its international bow at Germany’s Oldenburg Film Festival, which is gaining a reputation as a platform for indie Irish cinema. Indie Rights is planning a strategic digital release for the film early 2026. Orion, which handled a 4-week indie cinema bow in the U.K. and Ireland, retains all digital rights for Swing Bout in those territories.
Swing Bout was shot on location at Cork’s iconic stadium, Páirc Uí Chaoimh, renowned among fight fans for the 1995 rematch between former British super middleweight champ Chris Eubank and Irish fighter Steve Collins aka, “The Celtic Warrior”. (Collins won, retaining his WBO title).
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