“Only Good Feelings is gritty, raw, and beautifully observed. All the performances are spot on. This film by Shervin Nassi is a gem.”
— Moises Kaufman

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Only Good Feelings

"Wherever you go, there you are."

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A Film by Shervin Nassi

Distributed by SNR Films

Elias Kacavas  ·  Ryan McCartan
Ajay Naidu
Heather Burns  ·  Amanda Steele
Produced by Michael Marlon

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Only Good Feelings Film Synopsis - Independent Crime Drama New York 2026

The Film

A 90-minute feature about masking grief with pleasure, and disaster with reckless escape.

Benny is haunted by the death of his fiancée, Sarah, who was killed in a car accident. Though it wasn't his fault, he cannot shake the guilt that he is to blame.

In his spiral, he reconnects with Kam, a troubled childhood friend who lures him into a scheme of small-time robbery, insurance fraud, and extortion — all part of a desperate plan to raise enough money to flee to Mexico and leave their broken lives behind.

What begins as escape becomes a collision course with everything Benny has been running from.

Only Good Feelings Cast - Ryan McCartan Elias Kacavas Heather Burns Ajay Naidu

Cast

The Cast

Ryan McCartan
Lead
Currently starring in The Great Gatsby on Broadway. Known for Heathers: The Musical and Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie.
Elias Kacavas
Lead
Rising star known for Euphoria (HBO) and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (HBO Max).
Heather Burns
Supporting
Recognized for Manchester by the Sea, Miss Congeniality, and Two Weeks Notice.
Ajay Naidu
Supporting
Veteran character actor. Known for Office Space, Requiem for a Dream, and K-PAX.
Amanda Steele
Supporting
Actress and model with credits across independent film and series.
Ryan Whitney Newman
Supporting
Known for Nickelodeon's See Dad Run and Disney's Zeke and Luther.

Only Good Feelings Film Festival Awards - Best Narrative Film Manhattan Film Festival Best Directorial Debut Chicago Indie Film Awards

Festival Run

9 Selections

Manhattan Film Festival Best Narrative Film
June 15 · 6:45 PM · Cinema Village, New York 2026
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
July 25 · The Roxy, San Francisco 2026
Dallas Movie Fest 2026
Chicago Indie Film Awards Best Directorial Debut 2026
SoCal Film Awards 2026
San Diego Independent Cinema Awards 2026
Maverick Movie Awards 2025
Indie European Cinema & Screenplay Festival 2025
International Moving Film Festival 2025
Director's Note

Shervin Nassi

When I was sixteen, I thought I was going to a car show. I downed my morning chocolate milk, fell asleep in the car, and woke up three hours later in Hancock, NY. I'd been tricked — it wasn't a car show, but a military religious boarding school.

There, I met one of my closest friends, Ian Friedman. We arrived around the same time — he was from Queens, I was from Long Island. He loved films, as did I, and we dreamed of making one together.

Eventually, Ian disappeared to LA. I never thought it would be the last time I saw him. Years passed. One day, Ian took his life.

We never said goodbye. We never made our film. The idea of Ian haunts me still. But this film is for him — an homage to a friend, and an attempt to grapple with grief, loss, and the roads we once walked together.

— Shervin Nassi, Writer/Director

About The Film

What is Only Good Feelings about?

Only Good Feelings is a 2026 independent crime drama about grief, male friendship, and the desperate urge to escape. Benny is haunted by guilt after his fiancée dies in a car accident. In his spiral he reconnects with Kam, a volatile childhood friend who pulls him into robbery, fraud, and extortion — a desperate plan to flee to Mexico. What begins as escape becomes a collision course with everything he's been running from.

Who stars in Only Good Feelings?

The film stars Ryan McCartan (currently starring in The Great Gatsby on Broadway), Elias Kacavas (Euphoria, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin), Heather Burns (Manchester by the Sea, Miss Congeniality), Ajay Naidu (Office Space, Requiem for a Dream), Amanda Steele, and Ryan Whitney Newman.

Who directed Only Good Feelings?

Only Good Feelings was written and directed by Shervin Nassi and co-written by Grant Schumacher. It is Nassi's debut feature film, produced by Michael Marlon and distributed by SNR Films.

What festivals has Only Good Feelings screened at?

Only Good Feelings has screened at 9 international festivals, winning Best Narrative Film at the Manhattan Film Festival and Best Directorial Debut at the Chicago Indie Film Awards. Other selections include the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, Dallas Movie Fest, SoCal Film Awards, San Diego Independent Cinema Awards, Maverick Movie Awards, Indie European Cinema & Screenplay Festival, and the International Moving Film Festival.

What movies is Only Good Feelings similar to?

Fans of Good Time, Uncut Gems, Mean Streets, A Prophet, and Badlands will find Only Good Feelings essential viewing. It shares the raw energy and gritty realism of the best New York independent cinema while carving out its own deeply personal voice.

Where can I watch Only Good Feelings?

Only Good Feelings is currently in distribution through SNR Films and coming to theaters in New York and Los Angeles. For screening inquiries and press access contact shervinnassi@gmail.com or visit onlygoodfeelingsfilm.com for updates.

Is Only Good Feelings a good independent film to watch?

Director Moises Kaufman described it as "gritty, raw, and beautifully observed. All the performances are spot on. This film by Shervin Nassi is a gem." Only Good Feelings is a hidden gem of American independent cinema — a festival award winner with a strong cast and a deeply personal story at its core.

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