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Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick’s ‘Family Movie’ Draws Positive SXSW Buzz, Seeks Distribution

Festivalgoers praised the family-made, self-referential comedy for its chemistry, with Kyra Sedgwick’s comic turn singled out.

Overview

  • The meta horror-comedy premiered at SXSW on March 13, earning warm reviews for its campy tone and brisk 1 hour 21 minute runtime.
  • The indie is being shopped to buyers at the festival, with Gersh handling sales on the project.
  • Co-directed by and starring Bacon and Sedgwick alongside their children Sosie and Travis, the production doubled as a collaborative family effort after the kids’ initial reservations.
  • Travis Bacon composed the score, contributing to a project that leans into inside jokes about low-budget moviemaking without revealing plot turns.
  • Shot on a ranch outside Austin, Texas, the film features a supporting cast that includes John Carroll Lynch, Jackie Earle Haley, Liza Koshy, Andrea Savage, Austin Amelio, Scoot McNairy and Nathaniel Woolsey.