That Friend
World Premiere

That Friend

Spotlight Narrative
Feature Narrative | United States | 87 MINUTES | English
Comedy, LGBTQIA+
A trip to Palm Springs, meant to be refreshing for Henry and his girlfriend Penny, escalates to cackling shenanigans when his bombastic friend Paul tags along. Armed with laced cigarettes and a passion for taking things too far, Paul tests the bonds of everyone involved.


All Henry (
Josh Brener) wanted was a romantic weekend with his new girlfriend Penny (Billie Lourd) as the palm trees and mountains of Palm Springs set the stage to take their relationship to the next level. But Henry’s dream getaway turns into an absurd romp when his party animal best friend Paul (Harvey Guillén) invites himself on the trip, strapped with a pack of drug-laced cigarettes and a penchant for cockblocking.

Directors Alex Wall and Will Sterling craft a belly-aching laugh fest where the characters rule the day. In their capable hands, these artists give performances that immediately invite the audience in and never let go. A relatable journey into the complexities of friendship growing through humor and heartbreak, because we all have that friend, right? And if you don’t think you do, it might just be you.—Casey Baron


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Alex Wall and Will Sterling
Producer
Ryan Tillotson
Executive Producer
Troy Hoffman
Stephen Markley
Levi Chambers
Retta (Marietta Sangai Sirleaf)
Writer
Alex Wall
Will Sterling
Cast
Harvey Guillén
Billie Lourd
Josh Brener
Neil Brown Jr.
Miles Gutierrez-Riley
Lauren Lapkus
Mary Holland
Rose Abdoo
Alok Vaid-Menon
Retta (Marietta Sangai Sirleaf)
Will Sterling
Paul Guzman
Alan Peterson
Aisha Holden
Music
Dillon Baldassero
Editor
Josh Land
Cinematographer
Michael Amico
Production Designer
Lucia Lopez
Costume Designer
Danielle Bazan
Madeline Boreham
Sound
Hamed Hokamzadeh
Thomas Ouziel

Contacts
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