Peanut Butter: A Sweet Journey Through the Struggles of Growing Up

Production Details

Title: Peanut Butter

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: September 2026

Filming Location: New Orleans

Producer: Hannah Swayze – Trevor Paul

Writer/Producer: Carol Bidault de l’Isle

Writer/Director: James Rohan

Cast: Quvenzhané Wallis

CD: Maribeth Fox

Synopsis

Peanut Butter is a coming-of-age film about the ambiguity of pre-pubescence and the lessons kids learn in the in-between spaces of growing up. Set over a single, humid New Orleans summer, the story follows Jamie (12) as he navigates questions about attraction, sexuality, and what it means to grow up alongside his friends Sam and Jules.

Production Companies

Mediafusion Entertainment
1218 Harmony Street
New Orleans, LA 7011
cbidault@mediafusiondc.com
504-941-7302

Ataria Pictures
info@atariapictures.com
james@paracosm.pictures

About Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter is a coming-of-age film that explores the complexities of pre-pubescence. Set during a humid summer in New Orleans, the narrative focuses on Jamie, a 12-year-old as he experiences feelings of attraction and the challenges that come with growing up. Jamie is joined by his friends Sam and Jules, each facing their own questions and uncertainties. The film captures the essence of youth and the subtle lessons learned through friendships and shared experiences in that transitional stage of life.