The Scout

The Scout is Paula Andrea González-Nasser’s contemplative feature debut about Sofia, a location scout working on a television pilot in New York City. As she searches the city’s neighborhoods for apartments, businesses, and exteriors to use as filming locations, Sofia enters the private spaces of strangers and briefly observes their lives. Over the course of one day, these encounters expose curiosity, vulnerability, and quiet tension, eventually taking an unexpectedly personal turn.

Drawing on González-Nasser’s own experience as a location scout, the film explores urban disconnection and the emotional costs of being a young creative. The screening is part of the film’s premiere run and is presented alongside the Brattle’s “Location Location Location: ’80s NYC” repertory series.

When: November 6, with additional screenings listed through November 10

Showtimes: Friday, November 6 at 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 7 at 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, November 8 at 8:30 p.m.; Monday, November 9 at 4:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, November 10 at 5:00 p.m.

Director: Paula Andrea González-Nasser

Cast: Mimi Davila as Sofia, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, Max Rosen, Rutanya Alda, and Sarah Herrman

Run time: 89 minutes

Format: DCP

Release year: 2026

Venue: Brattle Theatre

Accessibility: Closed captions are available. Captioning devices may be requested from staff in the lobby.

Tickets: Price not available