Private Project

The Funeral

Two sisters attempt to find a final resting place for their cremated grandmother, with hilariously disastrous results.

  • Maggie Smith
    Director
  • Maggie Smith
    Writer
  • Maggie Smith
    Producer
  • Macy Johnson
    Key Cast
    "Zoe"
  • Rebecca Smith
    Key Cast
    "Cameron"
  • Maggie Smith
    Editor
  • Maggie Smith
    Director of Photography
  • Sheril Russell
    Sound by
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    comedy, drama
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 19 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 3, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Canon T6i
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith is a relatively new young filmmaker from New Jersey. She is currently studying film for her undergraduate degree at Baylor University.

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Director Statement

With The Funeral I wanted to put a comedic spin on a dour situation. I wanted people to be able to laugh at these girls, but ultimately to feel the camaraderie between them, and understand that at the end of the day, you always have family.