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DIRECTED BY MICHAEL GALLAGHER
WRITTEN BY MICHAEL GALLAGHER & STEVE GREENE
A COMEDY ABOUT FAMILY AFFAIRS.
SYNOPSIS
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Walter Campbell (Matthew Glave) is an aging heartthrob struggling to keep up appearances— especially with his estranged daughter, Nic (Jana Winternitz). In an attempt to reconnect with his family, he invites himself to crash her vacation in Big Sur. Offering a ride to her friend Kim (Emily Bett Rickards), they bond in unexpected ways that are sure to ruin the lives of everyone in their path.
From director Michael Gallagher comes a hilarious and heartfelt tragicomedy you never saw coming. Filled with memorable characters and award-winning performances, Funny Story teaches us about the destructive power of narcissism, the healing power of forgiveness, and the dangers of doing karaoke after drinking enough tequila.
AWARDS/HIGHLIGHTS
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Woods Hole Film Festival
- Best Narrative Feature, Comedy
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Rhode Island International Film Festival
- Alternative Spirit Award First Prize
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Breckenridge Film Festival
- Best Comedy Feature
- Best Actor (Matthew Glave)
- Best Screenplay
- Best Editing (Brian Ufberg)
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Sonoma International Film Festival
- Audience Award
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Washington West Film Festival
- Jury Award Best Feature Narrative
- Jury Award Best Director
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Southampton International Film Festival
- Best Feature Screenplay
– Best Leading Actor (Matthew Glave)
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Barcelona Film Festival
- Grand Jury Prize, Best Feature
Santorini Film Festival, Greece
- Best Feature Film
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Vero Beach Wine and Film Festival
- Audience Award, Best Feature
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Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival
- Grand Jury Award, Best Feature Film
Santa Cruz Film Festival
- Grand Jury Prize: Best Feature Film
Santa Monica International Film Festival
- Best Actor (Matthew Glave)
- Best Director
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Ojai Film Festival
- Best Feature (Honorable Mention)
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Anchorage International Film Festival
- Best Narrative Feature (2nd Place)
Lucca Film Festival, Italy
– Best International Feature (Nominee)
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Evolution! Mallorca Film Festival
- Opening Night Film
CAST & CREW
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Starring Matthew Glave, Emily Bett Rickards, Jana Winternitz
with Nikki Limo, Lily Holleman, Jessica Diggins, Aschleigh Jensen, Daisye Tutor, Jacob Wysocki, Pete Gardner and Reginald VelJohnson
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Directed by Michael Gallagher
Writers: Michael Gallagher, Steve Greene
Producers: Michael Gallagher, Jana Winternitz, Michael Wormser
Executive Producer: Steve Greene
Director of Photography: Greg Cotten
Production Designer: Karleigh Engelbrecht
Costume Designer: Jax Sirotiak
Editor: Brian Ufberg
Music by: Brandon Campbell
Music Supervisor: Jacob Nathan
Casting Director: Joseph Linn
Production Company: Cinemand Films
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