{"id":1278,"date":"2026-10-10T11:13:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T11:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filmfests.art\/?p=1278"},"modified":"2026-10-10T11:13:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T11:13:45","slug":"black-bear-lands-tiff-rom-com-honeymoon-funeral-stars-ferguson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfests.art\/?p=1278","title":{"rendered":"Black Bear Lands TIFF Rom-Com ‘Honeymoon\/Funeral’ Stars Ferguson"},"content":{"rendered":"

Black Bear acquired North American rights for queer rom-com *Honeymoon \/ Funeral*, starring Ferguson, Lee, and Coon, from Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Black Bear Secures Highly Anticipated Queer Rom-Com ‘Honeymoon \/ Funeral’ in Major TIFF Acquisition<\/h1>\n

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has once again proven its prowess as a pivotal marketplace for independent cinema, with Black Bear securing North American distribution rights for the highly anticipated queer romantic comedy, Honeymoon \/ Funeral<\/em>. This significant acquisition, brokered with FilmNation, marks the third major deal to emerge from this year\u2019s film festival, underscoring a vibrant market for character-driven narratives and standout talent. The film stars a formidable trio of actresses \u2013 Rebecca Ferguson, Greta Lee, and Carrie Coon \u2013 under the direction of Nahnatchka Khan from a screenplay by Julia Bicknell, promising a fresh and engaging cinematic experience for audiences.<\/p>\n

TIFF’s Bustling Market: The Story Behind Honeymoon \/ Funeral<\/em>‘s Appeal<\/h2>\n

Honeymoon \/ Funeral<\/em> quickly became a hot commodity during the Toronto International Film Festival, captivating buyers with its unique premise and stellar ensemble cast. The film introduces two women, portrayed by Rebecca Ferguson and Greta Lee, whose paths serendipitously cross on a flight from Los Angeles to London. One is embarking on what was meant to be her honeymoon, now a solo journey after an unexpected jilting at the altar by her girlfriend. The other is returning home to attend her mother’s funeral. This poignant juxtaposition of profound life events sets the stage for a week of unexpected connection and self-discovery as the two strangers navigate their individual circumstances together, forming an unlikely bond.<\/p>\n

Under the creative vision of director Nahnatchka Khan, known for her sharp comedic timing in projects like Always Be My Maybe<\/em>, and Julia Bicknell\u2019s poignant screenplay, Honeymoon \/ Funeral<\/em> is positioned as a deeply human story exploring themes of love, loss, and new beginnings. Produced by Khan and Jennifer Carreras for Fierce Baby, alongside Bicknell, with financing and production oversight from MRC, the film recently wrapped production in London in September and is currently in post-production. FilmNation’s role as worldwide sales agent was instrumental in bringing this exciting project to the global stage, culminating in a highly competitive acquisition environment at TIFF, where it generated substantial buzz even before its premiere.<\/p>\n