2012 Sundance Predictions: Ted Koland’s Lumpy

#38. Lumpy – Ted Koland

First-time helmer Ted Koland’s Minnesota-shot dramedy (featured on IndieWIRE – see the production pic above) happens to feature a good grab-bag of acting names (Justin Long, Tyler Labine, Addison Timlin, Frances O’Connor and Park City favorite Jess Weixler) and the logline sounds somewhat savoury – canceled wedding, followed by shock and surprise might come across as sincere, slightly dark and poignant. Depending on the film’s tone, Lumpy might find itself in the Midnight section or Premieres category.

Gist: The best man at Scott (Long) and Kristin’s (Weixler) Arizona destination wedding, Lumpy (Labine) is the life of the party, until a long, indulgent night leads to his untimely death. Forced to cancel their honeymoon and fly back to Minneapolis to arrange for his funeral, Scott and Kristin meet Ramsey (Timlin) and learn that Lumpy isn’t quite who they thought he was.

Producers: David Abbitt, Jen Roskind (Stephanie Daley), Sharyn Steele
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