The Procession, 2012
Short, 13 minutes
California
Maine Premiere
Nominated: People’s Choice
Showtimes:
Franco-American Heritage Center – Saturday, April 6th at 1:15pm
The Public Theatre – Sunday, April 7th at 10:30am
Starring: Lily Tomlin, Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Supporting: Lucy Punch
Director: Robert Festinger (Oscar Nominated for “In The Bedroom”)
Producers: Tatiana Kelly, Roberta Munroe
Executive Producer: Jill Stern
Writer: Robert Festinger
The short is darkly comic and features great performances from its lead actors. Tomlin and Ferguson are guilt-tripped into attending the funeral of a friend of a friend whom they’ve never met. In the middle of making a decision to ditch the ceremony to go to a restaurant, the two find themselves leading the procession to the cemetery. While they meander through the streets, they comment, often hilariously, on the bonds of family and rituals of death.
Festivals & Awards
Edmonton International Film Festival
Calgary International Film Festival
Bend Film Festival
Washington West Film Festival
Norway Film Festival
California Independent Film Festival
Washington Film Festival
Trimedia Film Festival
Big Bear Lake Film Festival
Louisville International Film Festival
Williamstown Film Festival
Salt Lake City Film Festival
Asiana International Short Film Festival
Tribeca Film Festival
Catalina Film Festival
Provincetown International Film Festival
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Winner: One of the Best Of The Fest, Audience Favorite
Nantucket Film Festival
Philadelphia Film Festival
Savannah Film Festival