Buffalo 8 Distribution has secured the US rights for it The autumna romantic drama from writer/director Shaun Hart (Del Playa).

In the feature film, Jocelyn Hudon plays Lacey Huxley, a 30-year-old woman living with her grandparents in the small town of El Castillo, California, who gets a chance at love when she meets a rugged, handsome Australian (Thomas Cocquerel) with a heart of gold. But their budding relationship is complicated by the return of Lacey’s ex-boyfriend, played by Jeremy Sumpter, and his Southern Belle fiancée (Cassandra Scerbo), who move into town and stir up memories and longings from the past.

Austin-based Lunar Door was produced The autumn in collaboration with Snakebyte Productions.

Buffalo 8, the distribution arm of producer/financier BondIt Media Capital, picked up the film ahead of the AFM, where global distribution group Iuvit Media Sales will introduce it to international buyers. Luvit’s AFM sales list also includes the animated features Johnny Puff’s secret mission And Satothe actioner Tiger bones and fantasy features Gilgamesh.

Jocelyn Hudon is repped by Greene Talent and Luber Roklin Entertainment, Jeremy Sumpter is repped by Innovative Artists and Mark Robert Management, Thomas Cocquerel is repped by CAA and Entertainment 360, Jim O’Heir is repped by Buchwald and Bensky Entertainment, Cassandra Scerbo is repped by The Park Agency and Strong Management, Gustavo Gomez is repped by CESD Talent Agency, Annie Abbott is repped by Angel City Talent, and Robin Gammell is repped by The Marshak Company and Wright Entertainment.