Not Dead Yet is an upcoming American comedy film written by Eric Weber and directed by Weber and his son, Nick Weber. It stars Richard Kind, Paul Raci, Polly Draper, Tovah Feldshuh, Toby Huss, Seth Herzog, Ed German and Bill Smitrovich. The film is scheduled to have its world premiere on October 9, 2026, at the 34th Hamptons International Film Festival, where it is part of the Views From Long Island program. It is also scheduled as the closing-night gala film of the 2026 Twin Cities Film Fest on October 24.
Premise Elliot Kelman, a 68-year-old creative director, is abruptly fired from his advertising agency after being regarded as no longer hip or contemporary. Rather than accept his professional irrelevance, he retreats to the Hamptons with his wife, Gina. There he becomes part of a group of older residents that includes Cy, a lifelong surfer and artist; jazz disc jockey Ned Wednesday; Mike, a local resident; and Paulette, a veteran actress.
Cast Richard Kind as Elliot Kelman Polly Draper as Gina Paul Raci as Cy Tovah Feldshuh as Paulette Ed German as Ned Wednesday Bill Smitrovich as Mike Toby Huss as Johnson Thorlo Seth Herzog as Goatee
Production Not Dead Yet was written by Eric Weber and directed by Weber and his son, Nick Weber. In March 2026, Deadline Hollywood reported that the pair had completed production on the film. The film was produced by Tenafly Film Company and Monolith Pictures; Michael Goodin produced for Monolith Pictures.
Release Not Dead Yet is scheduled to have its world premiere on October 9, 2026, at the 34th Hamptons International Film Festival, as part of the festival's Views From Long Island program. The festival had previously announced the film as a world premiere in its first round of programming announcements. The Hollywood Reporter also reported the film among the festival's announced world premieres, while The East Hampton Star reported that the film was one of two world premieres in the Views From Long Island program. A second HIFF screening is scheduled for October 10 at the Southampton Playhouse.
The film was subsequently selected as the closing-night gala film of the 2026 Twin Cities Film Fest, scheduled for October 24. Paul Raci is scheduled to attend and participate in a post-screening discussion.
References
External links Not Dead Yet at IMDb