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Woody Harrelson Backs Heartfelt Short Film 'Mary the Widow'
30 Oct
Summary
- Woody Harrelson makes his first executive producer role for a short film.
- The 14-minute film is an ode to director Ryan Noufer's late grandmother.
- Switchboard will distribute the film and campaign it for the Academy Awards.
Actor Woody Harrelson is lending his support as an executive producer to the new live-action short film, 'Mary the Widow.' This marks Harrelson's first time EP'ing a short film.
Harrelson described 'Mary the Widow' as a film that "captures the joy of finding your soulmate" while addressing "hard truths about aging and loss," noting it brought him to tears.
The 14-minute film was written and directed by Ryan Noufer, inspired by his late grandmother, Mary, who had Alzheimer's disease.
"Mary the Widow" stars Julie Ariola as a widow who experiences a transformative speed-dating encounter with Ed, played by Stephen Tobolowsky.
Switchboard will distribute the film and is campaigning for its eligibility for the 99th Academy Awards as part of its 2026-27 shorts slate.
