“Black Bear Secures Domestic Rights to TIFF Rom-Com ‘Honeymoon / Funeral’ Starring Rebecca ” — what this page in the network covers. Black Bear has acquired domestic distribution rights to the romantic comedy “Honeymoon / Funeral,” a buzzy package that emerged from the newly launched film market at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film stars Rebecca Ferguson, Greta Lee and Carrie Coon, three actors with strong indie and mainstream followings. The official logline describes two women, played by Ferguson and Lee, who meet under unusual circumstances, with Coon in a key supporting role.
The deal signals Black Bear’s continued push into star-driven commercial fare with festival pedigree. For buyers, the combination of proven talent and a high-concept premise made this one of the more competitive titles at the market. As the film heads toward production, all eyes will be on casting details and a potential awards-season release slot. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.