Greenwich Entertainment Acquires Directorial Debut 'The Scout'

Film premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and will be released in theaters later this year.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

Greenwich Entertainment has acquired the worldwide rights to 'The Scout,' the directorial debut of Paula González-Nasser who also wrote the script. The film had its world premiere in the U.S. Narrative Competition section at the Tribeca Festival and will be released in theaters across the country later this year.

Why it matters

The acquisition of 'The Scout' by Greenwich Entertainment, a prominent independent film distributor, signifies the growing interest and recognition for emerging filmmakers and their unique perspectives. The film's festival run and upcoming theatrical release will provide wider exposure for its talented cast and crew.

The details

'The Scout' follows a location scout, played by Mimi Davila, over the course of one day as she connects with a handful of New York City residents while struggling to lock down shooting locations for a TV show. The film also stars Rutanya Alda, Otmara Marrero, Max Rosen, Sarah Herrman, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, and Matt Barats. Critics have embraced the film, with the AV Club calling it a 'charming, awkward, funny debut.'

  • The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in 2026.
  • Greenwich Entertainment will release the film in theaters later this year.

The players

Greenwich Entertainment

A prominent independent film distributor that has acquired the worldwide rights to 'The Scout.'

Paula González-Nasser

The director and writer of 'The Scout,' making her directorial debut with the film.

Mimi Davila

The lead actress in 'The Scout,' playing a location scout.

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What’s next

Greenwich Entertainment plans to release 'The Scout' in theaters across the country later this year, providing wider exposure for the film and its talented cast and crew.

The takeaway

The acquisition of 'The Scout' by Greenwich Entertainment highlights the growing recognition and opportunities for emerging filmmakers to share their unique perspectives with wider audiences through theatrical releases and festival screenings.