Boylan Sisters to Direct Running With Jack Scissors

Award-Winning Boylan Sisters to Direct Running With Jack Scissors

Hope and Glory Studios, LLC is excited to announce that the Boylan Sisters, Alexandra Boylan and Andrea Polnaszek, have signed on to direct the highly anticipated film, “Running with Jack Scissors” with production set for Summer 2025. This partnership brings together the talented production team from Hope and Glory Studios with the Boylan Sisters, celebrated for their string of successful young-adult feature films. The Boylan Sisters will be directing the film, bringing their distinctive style and emotional depth to the project

“Running with Jack Scissors” follows the compelling journey of Megan, a high school cross-country runner, who encounters the enigmantic Jack Scissors, a teenage boy and raving fan of the legendary Steve Prefontaine. The film delves into themes of grief, identity and family relationships, promising an emotional and thought-provoking experience for audiences.

“We are incredibly excited to join forces with the Boylan Sisters,” said Daniel Hellman, CEO of Hope and Glory Studios. “Their exceptional talent and innovative approach to storytelling align perfectly with our vision for ‘Running with Jack Scissors'. Alexandra and Andrea and proven time and again that they know how to bring to film the richly textured characters adolescent and young women love to connect with."

Gerald Fushianes, Chief Creative Officer, added, “Working with the Boylan Sisters is a dream come true. Their ability to weave intricate narratives with profound emotional depth will undoubtedly elevate ‘Running with Jack Scissors’ to new heights. We can’t wait to share this extraordinary journey with our audience.”

The Boylan Sisters, known for their captivating and heartfelt productions, expressed their enthusiasm for the project. “We are honored to collaborate with Hope and Glory Studios on ‘Running with Jack Scissors’. This film resonates deeply with us, and we are excited to bring Megan and Jack’s story to life in a way that will touch and inspire audiences.”

The Boylan Sisters have an impressive portfolio of films, including “Catching Faith,” which streamed on Netflix for two years, and its sequel “Catching Faith 2.” Their other notable works include “Wish for Christmas,” “The Greatest Inheritance,” and “Switched”, which won the Best Screenplay award at the Movie Guide Awards. Their latest film, “Identity Crisis,” has also garnered critical acclaim and serves as the basis for a young adult novel co-authored by Alexandra and Andrea Boylan.