ABFF 2026 Exclusive: Funny Feelings Interviews with Tristan 'Mack' Wilds, Pretty Vee, Danielle Laroach & more
Among the films that had its World Premiere at the 2026 American Black Film Festival and competing in the Narratives Features section is the romantic comedy ‘Funny Feelings,’ directed by NAACP Image Award nominee/award-winning filmmaker Rhonda Baraka from a script written by Je’Don Holloway-Talley.
A decade after building a comedy empire on their t its heart, Funny Feelings is about two best friends and comedy partners whose connection is complicated, magnetic, flirtatious, and emotionally loaded. Their on-stage chemistry becomes more than a punchline when a streaming deal, lingering romantic feelings, and a viral onstage meltdown forces their bond into the public eye. Behind the viral bits lies a tangled mess of mixed signals, missed timing, and feelings neither of them will fully acknowledge.
As they navigate fans’ obsession with their ambiguous relationship, Nick and Zoey are forced to confront what’s funny, what’s real, and what’s just been for the bit.
This hilarious modern love story was created by Roderick McClure and Morgan Kokaram, and produced by Roderick McClure, founder of RodFather Productions and Joshua Ferrell. The executive producers are Roderick McClure, Joshua Ferrell, and Morgan McClure Kokaram.
Blackfilmandtv.com’s Wilson Morales talks Funny Feelings cast and crew (Tristan ‘Mack’ Wilds, Pretty Vee, Roderick McClure, founder of RodFather Productions, Morgan Kokoram, Joshua Ferrell, director Rhonda Baraka, screenwriter Je’Don Holloway-Talley, Etienne Maurice, Danielle LaRoach, and Kinyumba Mutakabbir) at the 2026 American Black Film Festival on May 28, 2026.
