Gravitas Ventures, an operating unit of Radial Entertainment, has acquired Deny Gallagher’s debut feature film ‘Americano‘ which debuted on digital and theatres this past weekend. Produced by New Jersey‑based Palomino Productions and stars Darren Weiss (Inside Man/Break) alongside Rondell Sheridan (That’s So Raven). The film was screened at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.
‘Americano’ follows Jack Armstrong, a college basketball star whose dream of playing professional basketball is deferred after tearing his ACL during his senior year of college. He returns home for rehabilitation while running the Armstrong family’s coffee shop–Americano. Concurrently, he reunites with his childhood friends and attempts to thwart a local businessman’s quest to take ownership of the coffeehouse. ‘Americano’ is a heist movie that is infused with a coming-of-age story, and the only certainty is change.
The film also showcases the following talent: Samuel Dunning (Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox), Adrienne Laurén (My Last Best Friend), Marcus R. Smith (Blue Bloods), Albania Sofia Sagarra (The Men in My Life), and Lei Nico (Stargazer). The film is produced by Gallagher and Catriona Rubenis-Stevens.
“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Gravitas and Shout to bring Americano to audiences,” said director and screenwriter Deny Gallagher. “I set out to make a modern coming-of-age film about life in the year after college, a time when everyone experiences growing pains in their own way. Some friendships end, new ones begin, love takes shape, and big life decisions are made every day. That’s what’s at stake with every cup of coffee at Americano.”
“Americano is a heartfelt debut film that captures the uncertainty and possibility of life in transition that we think will resonate deeply with audiences,” said Kevin Scheid, Sales Manager, Gravitas Ventures. “Deny Gallagher has crafted a film that blends humor, heart, and heist in a unique way, and we’re excited to bring this fresh voice and story to audiences.”
In April 2025, Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment Company, acquired Gravitas Ventures from Anthem Sports & Entertainment. Gravitas Ventures’s films include “Mack & Rita,” starring Diane Keaton; “The King’s Daughter,” starring Pierce Brosnan and Kaya Scodelario; and “Our Friend,” starring Casey Affleck, Dakota Johnson and Jason Segel. Gravitas Ventures, an operating unit of Radial Entertainment, is a leading all-rights distributor of independent feature films and documentaries.
Americano was released on transactional VOD (TVOD) on September 30, 2025.
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