FRIENDSHIP: OPENING FILM

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A suburban dad falls hard for his charismatic new neighbour in the latest release from A24. The Opening Night Event includes both the film and afterparty!

Craig (Tim Robinson) has his life turned upside down by the arrival of a new neighbour (Paul Rudd). As Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend spiral out of control, their blossoming relationship threatens to ruin both of their lives. The directorial feature film debut of comedy writer Andrew DeYoung, who also wrote the script, had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it was second runner-up for the People’s Choice Midnight Madness Award.

OPENING NIGHT AFTERPARTY
Join us after the film for drinks, food and music at The Derrick across the street from Globe Cinema (620 8 Ave SW). Special DJ set from CJSW's Station Manager Adam Kamis.

Tickets cost $15 ($13 for members, students & seniors) and include both the film and afterparty. Admission to afterparty is subject to capacity. Multi-pack tickets are not accepted for this special event.

Pre-show on-screen visual show by modal.

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Toronto International Film Festival 2024
SXSW Film Festival 2025
Wisconsin Film Festival 2025

DIRECTOR'S BIO
Andrew DeYoung is a writer and director. He’s directed episodes of TV shows including THE OTHER TWO (2019), PEN15 (2019-21), HIGH FIDELITY (2020), and OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH (2022-23). He directed and wrote on Kate Berlant and John Early’s 2022 comedy special WOULD IT KILL YOU TO LAUGH?. DeYoung feature film debut FRIENDSHIP premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and was subsequently acquired by A24.