Pax Jolie-Pitt Explores Film Production Career at Sundance Screening of 'Self Custody'
Pax Jolie-Pitt Explores Film Production Career at Sundance Screening of 'Self Custody'
Devon ForwardTue, February 3, 2026 at 3:51 AM UTC
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Pax Jolie-Pitt, the 22-year-old son of Hollywood superstars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, made a rare public appearance in an unexpected place as he reportedly explores an exciting new career path.
He was spotted at a screening of the short film Self Custody at the Sundance Film Festival at the end of January in Park City, Utah. The short film is a thriller starring Henry Cejudo, Adrian Grenier and Adley Pearl Jones, directed by Fernando Ferro and Garrett Patten.
Pax was photographed with Ferro and Patten at the screening, with the 22-year-old wearing a casual outfit of a black t-shirt with a red and blue plaid shirt on top, matching the relaxed vibe of the event.
Fernando Ferro, Garrett Patten and Pax Joile Pitt attend Self Custody Film Panel and Moviemaker Indie Film Celebration Presented by TBK Productions at The Cabin on January 23, 2026 in Park City, Utah. Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Jane Owen Public Relations ) (Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Jane Owen Public Relations ))
The second-oldest son of ex-spouses Jolie and Pitt, Pax, was reportedly invited to the private screening by the directors as he started exploring a career producing films.
According to TMZ, he has allegedly been discussing some future projects with Ferro and Patten, leading to the screening invite. The publication also reported that a source close to Pax said he is doing "extremely well."
Pax potentially pursuing a career in film production isn't too surprising, given his mother's work producing films and his own movie experience.
Most recently, he worked as a production assistant on the 2024 movie Maria, which Jolie starred in as the title character. Before that, he worked as a still photographer on First They Killed My Father, the 2017 docudrama directed, co-written, and produced by his mother, according to IMDb.
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Pax hasn't publicly commented on his appearance at Sundance or his possible career intentions.
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Many of Jolie’s Kids Are Passionate About the Arts
Like Pax, two of Jolie and Pitt's daughters, Vivienne and Shiloh, have started pursuing various interests in arts and entertainment.
In Vivienne's case, she stepped into the world of theater by her mother's side a few years ago, working as her assistant on the Broadway production of The Outsiders, which Jolie helped produce. The musical premiered on Broadway in April 2024 and went on to win Best Musical at the Tony Awards, with Vivienne and Jolie attending the star-studded awards ceremony.
Before that, Vivienne also did a little acting, playing a young Aurora in 2014's Maleficent, which starred Jolie as the iconic Disney villain. Now 17 years old, Vivienne has plenty of time to figure out what she wants to do for her career, but she could decide to work in theater and film.
Shiloh is also working in the arts, but in a completely different area, as the 19-year-old is a talented dancer and choreographer. Last June, she gained attention after she choreographed a dance routine for a fashion event under the name Shi, but it's unclear if she intends to continue pursuing dancing as a career.
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This story was originally published by Parade on Feb 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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