Trinity Content Partners are proud to announce the signing of an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement with writer-director Scott Barrington for his upcoming feature film The Hitman’s Shadow (also known as The Heartbroke Hitman).
The Hitman’s Shadow is a gritty, character-driven crime thriller that follows a contract killer grappling with guilt and fractured morality as a past mistake resurfaces to haunt him. Torn between duty, redemption, and revenge, he must confront both his employers and his own fading conscience.
Written and directed by Scott Barrington, the film combines hard-boiled neo-noir aesthetics with an emotional undercurrent rarely found in the genre. Its stylised visuals, tense pacing, and morally complex characters mark it as a striking addition to the modern independent thriller landscape.
The project — originally developed under the working title The Heartbroke Hitman — showcases Barrington’s signature blend of sharp dialogue, dark humour, and cinematic precision.
Scott Barrington is an independent filmmaker known for his distinctive visual storytelling and grounded, character-centric approach to genre cinema. A seasoned writer and director with multiple festival accolades, Barrington’s work often explores the collision between violence and vulnerability, highlighting the human cost behind criminality and moral decay. With The Hitman’s Shadow, Barrington delivers his most ambitious and personal film to date — a taut, atmospheric story that fuses classic noir sensibilities with a contemporary emotional edge.
Under the newly executed agreement, Trinity Content Partners will manage global distribution rights for The Hitman’s Shadow, encompassing all aspects including digital, broadcast, and ancillary platforms.
This deal once again reinforces TCP continued focus on supporting visionary independent filmmakers and championing original genre storytelling with cross-market appeal.
“Scott Barrington is an exceptional filmmaker with a singular voice in contemporary genre cinema,” said Adam Lacey, CEO of Trinity Content Partners. “The Hitman’s Shadow is a visceral, intelligent thriller that will resonate with audiences worldwide. We’re honoured to bring this film to the global stage.”
Details regarding The Hitman’s Shadow’s rollout and marketing campaign will be announced in the coming months.