Zach Braff-Led Tribeca Drama ‘Clean Hands’ Acquired for International Sales Ahead of Toronto Festival Market

A new film deal tied to the festival marketplace has been announced for the Tribeca premiere of the true-life drama Clean Hands, with Myriad Pictures acquiring international rights as the project moves toward the Toronto International Film Festival market. The rights acquisition comes after the film’s debut at Tribeca and a separate North American distribution arrangement with Vertical, according to Deadline.

Clean Hands stars Zach Braff and Esther McGregor, with Holt McCallany, Abigail Spencer, and Lucas Till also listed as part of the ensemble. The feature was written and directed by Jake Allyn, and the sales update frames the acquisition as part of Myriad’s international selling strategy in the run-up to the TIFF market.

Deadline’s report describes Clean Hands as a true-life drama, placing the film in a category that typically carries additional audience and buyer interest because it centers on real-world subject matter rather than a purely fictional premise. The announced international sales push suggests the filmmakers and distributors plan to leverage festival visibility to broaden global distribution prospects.

The agreement follows the film’s earlier packaging and launch steps, including its North American deal with Vertical that was described as already in place prior to Myriad’s international acquisition. With the international rights now consolidated under Myriad for sales, buyers in other territories are expected to be approached during the standard festival market period around TIFF.

For Braff, the project represents a return to feature film acting with a Tribeca path that underscores the event’s role as a springboard for buyers and distributors seeking new genre and audience offerings. For Myriad, the addition of Clean Hands joins its broader slate of films presented for international licensing during major industry windows.

The industry timing is notable because TIFF market negotiations commonly determine what buyers acquire for later release cycles across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and other regions. While specific territory breakdowns and release timelines were not included in the Deadline report, the company’s described approach indicates that international sales discussions are expected to be active before the festival’s peak buying period.

No additional details were provided in the report regarding the film’s production companies beyond the credited creative team, nor were release dates or specific international territory winners listed. Additional announcements would typically follow if Myriad closes territory-by-territory deals following its TIFF market sales efforts.