A weathered tombstone with the word "GROUP" carved into it stands in a misty graveyard with blurred trees in the background.

What if the greatest battle we ever face isn&#39;t against another person&mdash;but against grief itself? GROUP is a character-driven psychological drama that follows five strangers in their twenties brought together through group therapy. Each unknowingly represents one of the five stages of grief&mdash;Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Unlike traditional films, GROUP has no singular protagonist. Instead, grief itself becomes the story&#39;s driving force, connecting every character and shaping every decision. Inspired by the emotional honesty of 50/50 and the shifting perspectives of Wonder, the film tells one interconnected story through five equally important lives. At its heart, GROUP is a coming-of-age story after you&#39;ve already come of age. It explores what happens when adulthood collides with life&#39;s greatest hardships&mdash;losing a parent, a relationship, a dream, or even yourself. By focusing on characters in their twenties, the film speaks directly to a generation navigating identity, independence, and unexpected loss while delivering a story that is ultimately about hope, resilience, and the healing power of human connection. GROUP was born from writer Kasian Wick&#39;s own experience with profound loss. After the death of his mother, Kasian struggled with overwhelming grief, isolation, and suicidal thoughts before finding hope through therapy. That journey became the foundation of GROUP&mdash;a film created to spark meaningful conversations about grief and mental health while reminding audiences that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Director William J. Burney brings both artistic vision and personal understanding to the project. His award-winning short film, What Are We, has earned recognition across the festival circuit for its emotionally grounded storytelling. With both his mother and girlfriend working in the mental health field, William has developed a deep appreciation for the realities of therapy and emotional well-being, making him uniquely suited to bring GROUP to the screen with honesty, empathy, and authenticity. With its original narrative structure, universal themes, and contained production scope, GROUP is positioned to resonate with audiences and the independent film market alike. More than a film about grief, GROUP is a film about choosing to live when life feels impossible. It is a story that reminds us that while grief touches every life, no one should have to carry it alone.

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What if the greatest battle we ever face isn't against another person—but against grief itself? GROUP is a character-driven psychological drama that follows five strangers in their twenties brought together through group therapy. Each unknowingly represents one of the five stages of grief—Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Unlike traditional films, GROUP has no singular protagonist. Instead, grief itself becomes the story's driving force, connecting every character and shaping every decision. Inspired by the emotional honesty of 50/50 and the shifting perspectives of Wonder, the film tells one interconnected story through five equally important lives. At its heart, GROUP is a coming-of-age story after you've already come of age. It explores what happens when adulthood collides with life's greatest hardships—losing a parent, a relationship, a dream, or even yourself. By focusing on characters in their twenties, the film speaks directly to a generation navigating identity, independence, and unexpected loss while delivering a story that is ultimately about hope, resilience, and the healing power of human connection. GROUP was born from writer Kasian Wick's own experience with profound loss. After the death of his mother, Kasian struggled with overwhelming grief, isolation, and suicidal thoughts before finding hope through therapy. That journey became the foundation of GROUP—a film created to spark meaningful conversations about grief and mental health while reminding audiences that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Director William J. Burney brings both artistic vision and personal understanding to the project. His award-winning short film, What Are We, has earned recognition across the festival circuit for its emotionally grounded storytelling. With both his mother and girlfriend working in the mental health field, William has developed a deep appreciation for the realities of therapy and emotional well-being, making him uniquely suited to bring GROUP to the screen with honesty, empathy, and authenticity. With its original narrative structure, universal themes, and contained production scope, GROUP is positioned to resonate with audiences and the independent film market alike. More than a film about grief, GROUP is a film about choosing to live when life feels impossible. It is a story that reminds us that while grief touches every life, no one should have to carry it alone.

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