The trailer for Funny Feelings has officially dropped, giving audiences a first look at the upcoming romantic comedy set to make its world premiere at the 30th American Black Film Festival.
Directed by NAACP Image Award winner Rhonda Baraka and written by Je’Don Holloway-Talley, the film is led by Vena “Pretty Vee” Excell and Tristan “Mack” Wilds. The ensemble also includes Terri J. Vaughn, Danielle LaRoach, Etienne Maurice, Kinyumba Mutakabbir, Pastor Mike McClure Jr., Dasan Frazier, Chadwick Farley, and B. Simone.
At its core, Funny Feelings follows Nick and Zoey, best friends and comedy partners whose undeniable on-stage chemistry has built them a loyal fanbase—and constant speculation about their real-life relationship. What’s long been played as a joke begins to unravel when a career-defining opportunity, lingering romantic tension, and a viral onstage moment force them to confront the truth behind their dynamic.
A decade after building a comedy empire on their “are-they-or-aren’t-they” energy, the two are pushed into the spotlight in a way that blurs the line between performance and reality. As audiences dissect their every interaction, Nick and Zoey must face the feelings they’ve avoided—and the timing they may have gotten wrong.
Produced by Roderick McClure under his RodFather Productions banner alongside Joshua Ferrell, the film’s executive producers include McClure, Morgan McClure Kokaram, and Ferrell.
Filmed entirely in Atlanta, production wrapped in September 2025, positioning the film for a 2026 release.
Funny Feelings marks the latest project from RodFather Productions following the 2025 thriller Both Eyes Open, and continues the company’s focus on character-driven storytelling. Blending romance, comedy, and cultural commentary, the film explores modern love, emotional vulnerability, and what happens when the lines between friendship, chemistry, and truth begin to blur.