Presented by Comic Book Couples Counseling with Brad and Lisa Gullickson
Advance Screening
Director: Amanda Kramer
Starring: Juliette Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Samantha Mathis, Udo Kier
Distributor: Music Box Films
Not due for a national theatrical release until February 2026, this 2025 Sundance Premiere tells the story of a woman who turns into a chair…much to the delight of her friends.
By Design is nominated for the following Lost Weekend Awards:
Avant Robot
Best Film
Best Fantasy/Sci-Fi Feature
Best Director
Best Actress (Juliette Lewis)
Best Actor (Mamoudou Athie)
Best Supporting Actress (Samantha Mathis)
Best Ensemble Performance
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Production Design
Web/Social: www.afilmbyamandakramer.com, @musicboxfilms, @coldironpictures