Filming in February: Gabriela Cowperthwaite to Direct Upcoming Feature Film 'The Friend' in Louisiana/Alabama

The Friend, a Feature Film to be directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, starts filming in February with shooting locations throughout Louisiana and Alabama. The project is being developed by Scott Free Productions and Black Bear Pictures. Producers Michael Pruss, Teddy Schwarzman, Ryan Stowell and Kevin Walsh are helming the production.

The film will star Casey Affleck, Dakota Johnson and Jason Segel. Scroll down for more info.

[caption id="attachment_26844" align="alignnone" width="960"] David W. Zucker, Head of Television Scott Free Productions[/caption]

Project Synopsis:

[quote align=right]View Production Listing[/quote]After learning that his terminally ill wife who is just 38-years-old has six months to live, a man welcomes the support of his best friend who moves into their home to help out. His impact on the whole family is much greater than anyone could have imagined. Scott Free Productions 634 North La Peer Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069 P: [phone id=310-360­-2250] E: [email id=info@scottfree.com] Black Bear Pictures 1739 Berkeley St, Santa Monica, CA 90404 P: [phone id=424-291-6000] E: [email id=info@blackbearpictures.com] E: [email id=careers@blackbearpictures.com]