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Black Bear has secured North American rights to Honeymoon/Funeral, a rom-com directed by Nahnatchka Khan and starring Greta Lee, Rebecca Ferguson and Carrie Coon. The film, financed by MRC, finished shooting in London and was shopped at the new TIFF Market before the deal closed.
What Honeymoon/Funeral is about
The movie tracks an unlikely week-long connection between two women on a transatlantic flight. One is traveling alone to a honeymoon after being left at the altar. The other is flying home for her mother’s funeral. What begins as a chance meeting turns into a deep and often funny bond.
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- Genre: Romantic comedy with emotional stakes.
- Tone: Witty, human, and character-driven.
- Setting: From airplane aisles to London backdrops.
Key cast and creative team
The film assembles a strong trio of leads. Greta Lee, Rebecca Ferguson, and Carrie Coon anchor the story with layered performances. Nahnatchka Khan directs. She’s best known for Always Be My Maybe and brings a comedic sensibility to the material.
- Director: Nahnatchka Khan
- Writer: Julia Bicknell, a writer from Yellowjackets
- Lead actors: Greta Lee, Rebecca Ferguson, Carrie Coon
- Producers: Nahnatchka Khan and Jennifer Carreras for Fierce Baby; Julia Bicknell also listed as a producer
- Financier/Producer: MRC
Distribution, sales and TIFF Market context
FilmNation is handling global sales while Black Bear picked up North American distribution. The title was among the films presented at the TIFF Market. The sale did not happen instantly and reportedly took several weeks to finalize.
- Shopped at the TIFF Market as a sales title.
- FilmNation rep’s worldwide rights.
- Film currently in post-production.
Black Bear’s strategy and related releases
Black Bear has been active on festival titles and commercial releases. The company will release Wicker soon, a high-profile film starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård. The studio’s upcoming slate also includes projects with notable directors and talents.
- Wicker — starring Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård; special 4DX run planned.
- Jonah — features Greta Lee opposite Cooper Hoffman.
- Other upcoming titles from David Leitch, Guy Ritchie, Julia Cox, Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.
MRC’s recent slate and festival presence
MRC financed Honeymoon/Funeral and oversaw production. Earlier this year, the studio released adaptations and rom-com fare. MRC also premiered a new title at Sundance and continues to build a varied film roster.
- Recent: Wuthering Heights and The Love Hypothesis.
- Festival: The Gallerist premiered at Sundance and awaits wider release.
Why the film is being watched by buyers
Buyers were drawn to the film for several reasons. It blends fresh queer romantic themes with strong female leads. The director’s comedy background and a writer from a hit TV drama add creative credibility. Executives say the story is both funny and very human.
- Market appeal: Original rom-com voice with mainstream potential.
- Talent draw: Three acclaimed actresses and a proven director.
- Creative pedigree: Script from a Yellowjackets writer gives depth.
