Happiest Season serves as the sophomore feature from co-writer/director Clea DuVall.
Though it owes a lot to movies like The Big Chill, DuVall proved herself to be an assured actor’s directors, particularly with a starry cast that included Natasha Lyonne, Ben Schwartz, Alia Shawkat, Cobie Smulders, and DuVall herself.
Likewise, Happiest Season has an exceptionally high-profile ensemble, which we’ll discuss momentarily.
It should be noted, too, that, in addition to her behind-the-scenes duties, DuVall also plays the part of Georgia in her latest film.