EXCLUSIVE: Visit Films will handle worldwide sales on Vincent Grashaw’s Bruton, a biopic about Bryan Bruton, who was sentenced to a decade in a Florida prison for an unintended crime and briefly escaped. The film, led by Theo Rossi (Emily the Criminal), debuts next month at the Locarno Film Festival.
Inspired by the true story of Bryan Bruton, Bruton follows a “charismatic hustler whose life is upended after one devastating mistake lands him in a Florida prison. Behind bars, he transforms incarceration into an economy all its own, building businesses, navigating impossible circumstances, and discovering the cost of a life spent chasing the next score. Blending humor, heart, and high-stakes drama, the film offers a fresh take on one of America’s most unforgiving systems.”
Visit Films will launch worldwide sales on the film during the Locarno Film Festival.
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Alongside Rossi, the ensemble cast includes Aya Cash, Tammy Blanchard, Tony Hale, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Kayden Brenna Tokarski, and Aaron Quick Nelson. The film is produced by Demetrius Stear of A Mind’s Eye and Ryan J Francis of EverBright Pictures, with Colin Bates, Kris Dorrance, Vincent Grashaw, and Nicholas Carmona rounding out the production team.
Ryan Kampe, Founder and President of Visit Films, described the film as “emotionally resonant, beautifully crafted and anchored by an exceptional performance from Theo Rossi.”
“We’re excited to launch worldwide sales in Locarno and help bring Bryan Bruton’s story to audiences around the globe,” Kampe said.
Director Vincent Grashaw added: “When I first heard Bryan tell his story, I realized it wasn’t just another prison film. His charisma, humor, and perspective made it unlike anything I’d encountered, and I knew audiences would connect with that. We’re honored to premiere at Locarno, and having Visit Films join us at this stage is an exciting step toward sharing the film with audiences around the world.”
Locarno runs from August 5 to 15.
