'' A Teacher '' is a 2013 independent drama film about a female high school teacher 's illicit sexual relationship with a male student that turns from infatuation into obsession . It is the first feature film directed by Hannah Fidell . Principal photography for the film took place in Austin , Texas . The film had its premiere at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival on January 20 , 2013 . The film was released on video on demand on August 20 , 2013 , prior to being released in a limited release on September 6 , 2013 , in the United States
2013 Sundance Film Festival
2013 Sundance Film Festival
A Teacher