Not Dead Yet (film)

Not Dead Yet
Directed byEric Weber
Nick Weber
Written byEric Weber
Produced byMichael Goodin
Starring
Production
company
Monolith Pictures
Release date
  • October 2026 (2026-10) (Hamptons)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Not Dead Yet is an upcoming American comedy film written by Eric Weber and directed by Weber and his son, Nick Weber. It stars Richard Kind, Paul Raci, Polly Draper, Tovah Feldshuh, Toby Huss, Seth Herzog, Ed German and Bill Smitrovich.[1][2] The film is scheduled to have its world premiere at the 2026 Hamptons International Film Festival.[2][3]

Premise

Elliot Kelman, a 68-year-old creative director, is abruptly fired from his advertising agency after being regarded as no longer hip or contemporary. Rather than accept his professional irrelevance, he retreats to the Hamptons with his wife, Gina. There he becomes part of a group of older residents that includes Cy, a lifelong surfer and artist; jazz disc jockey Ned Wednesday; Mike, a local resident; and Paulette, a veteran actress.[1]

Cast

Production

Not Dead Yet was written by Eric Weber and directed by Weber and his son, Nick Weber. In March 2026, Deadline Hollywood reported that the pair had completed production on the film. Michael Goodin produced the film for Monolith Pictures.[1]

Release

Not Dead Yet is scheduled to have its world premiere at the 34th Hamptons International Film Festival in 2026.[3] The Hollywood Reporter also reported the film's world premiere as part of the festival's initial lineup announcement.[2] The festival is scheduled to run from October 2 through October 12, 2026.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Grobar, Matt (March 25, 2026). "Richard Kind, Paul Raci, Tovah Feldshuh & More Set For Indie Comedy 'Not Dead Yet'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Lewis, Hilary (August 25, 2026). "Hamptons Film Fest Sets 'I Play Rocky' for Opening Night, Will Honor Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
  3. 1 2 "HIFF34: First Films Announced!". Hamptons International Film Festival. Retrieved August 26, 2026.