The highly anticipated romantic comedy Funny Feelings is officially set to make its world premiere at the 30th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in Miami, Florida, on Thursday, May 28. The inaugural screening will take place in Screening Room 1 at the Miami Beach Convention Center at 5:10 p.m. Directed by NAACP Image Award winner Rhonda Baraka, the film features an ensemble cast led by Tristan “Mack” Wilds and Vena “Pretty Vee” Excell, alongside Chadwick Farley, Etienne Maurice, Pastor Mike McClure Jr., Terri J. Vaughn, Danielle LaRoach, and Kinyumba Mutakabbir.
Funny Feelings centers on Nick (played by Wilds) and Zoey (Excell), two best friends whose bond was forged during their college years at an HBCU. Bonded by their shared love of comedy and effortless chemistry, the duo’s two-person act has built a massive following, fueled by their fans’ obsession with their “are-they-or-aren’t-they” relationship dynamic.
While Zoey has become a rising podcast star and Nick tours nationally as a stand-up comedian, their connection remains complicated and emotionally loaded. Behind the viral comedy bits lies a tangled web of mixed signals, missed timing, and unacknowledged feelings. When old wounds, industry rivals, a long-distance relationship, and a surprise proposal threaten their momentum, a major “JesterStream” comedy special forces buried truths to the surface. Their onstage implosion goes viral, forcing Nick and Zoey to confront the fear of love, the price of vulnerability, and the reality that their greatest performance might have been pretending they weren’t in love all along.
For Tristan “Mack” Wilds, Funny Feelings is the latest high-profile addition to a multifaceted career that effortlessly balances acting and music. Best known for his acclaimed television roles in The Wire, 90210, and Apple TV+’s Swagger, Wilds continues to prove his versatility as a leading man on the big screen.
Simultaneously, the Staten Island native remains a respected figure in the contemporary R&B landscape. Under the moniker Mack Wilds, he made waves with his GRAMMY-nominated 2013 debut album, New York: A Love Story, which featured the platinum hit “Own It.” He continued his musical journey with his 2017 sophomore album, AfterHours, and introspective singles like 2021’s “Simple Things.” Music industry insiders note that his background as an R&B crooner—often praised for his vulnerable, honest storytelling—translates seamlessly into his portrayal of Nick in Funny Feelings, a character forced to confront his own emotional depths.
While fans eagerly await his next full-length musical project, Wilds continues to make strategic appearances in the music world, recently featuring on the 2026 track “Playtime Gangsters” alongside rap veteran Billy Danze. As he steps back into the cinematic spotlight with Funny Feelings, Wilds reaffirms his status as a formidable dual-threat talent.
Following its world premiere at the American Black Film Festival, Funny Feelings is expected to announce wider distribution details.
First Look at Funny Feelings TrailerThis video provides the official trailer for the romantic comedy, offering a glimpse of Mack Wilds’s lead performance and his on-screen chemistry with co-star Pretty Vee.