David Merry's first feature film, Switched at Death, now available to stream in Canada!

Watch Switched at Death on Vimeo On Demand. 

 

The script has beat after beat of solid David Merry comedy!  

Don't laugh too loud or you might miss the next joke!

Read our Random thoughts about David Merry's "Switched at Death"

 

 

From the June 17th Globe Newswire press release:

Home Invasion Studios, in association with High Star Entertainment, announce the highly anticipated Canadian streaming release of Switched at Death, a new comedy feature that has captured audiences and judges alike, winning over a dozen film festival awards. Written, Produced and Directed by award winning Canadian filmmaker and comedian David Merry. Switched at Death stars a fantastic ensemble all Canadian cast including Alex Kolanko, Meeland Nicola, Jamie Sherman and Lawrene Denkers. It's the story of a self-centered computer analyst who after his wife kicks him out of the house, moves into the retirement home of the only person he hasn't pissed off, his wife's grandmother. Soon he uncovers a sinister enterprise, forcing him to try and save his new friends and marriage without getting himself killed. 

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Read our interview with David where we learn about his:
 
- first memory of magic
- inspirations
- motivation for transitioning from live shows to television
- inspiration for the screenplay
- thoughts about scripting movies and live shows
- his next project

 

 

You may remember that in 2024, David won Best First Time Director (Feature) Award at the Los Angeles Film Awards, but did you know that David and this film have won:

• "Best Comedy Film” 2024 Los Angeles Film Awards
• “Best Feature Film” 2024 Rome International Movie Awards 
• “Best First Time Director” 2024 Rome International Movie Awards
• “Best Feature Film” 2024 Madrid International Movie Awards 
• “Best First Time Director” 2024 Madrid International Movie Awards
• “Best Comedy Film” 2023 New York International Movie Awards
• “Best First Time Director” 2023 New York International Movie Awards 

 

 

 

Congratulations and well done to all involved!   

• Main cast: Alex Kolanko, Meeland Nicola, Jamie Sherman, and Lawrene Denkers.
• Score: Carlos Lopes 
• Director of Photography: Jason d'Souza (yes, Jason from from the Noodle Boys days!)
• Writers:  David Merry and Marty Putz. 

 

 

From the June 20th Facebook post by David Merry:

 

 

Watch Switched at Death on Vimeo On Demand and let us know if you spotted the cameos by David and Marty Putz!

 From the September 24, 2023 Instagram post by Canada's Magic:  

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ICYMI: David Merry -- Best First Time Director of Best Comedy

You may remember that in 2023, David Merry released his first feature length film, Switched at Death.  

We are delighted to (belatedly) share the news that David was presented the Best First Time Director (Feature) Award at the Los Angeles Film Awards back in January. Additionally, Switched at Death won Best Comedy!  (It's worth noting that the film's Director of Photography is the talented Jason d'Souza, who some of you may know from his Noodle Boys days.)

Congratulations David et al!

 

From the February 2nd Facebook post by David Merry:

 

  

From the February 12th Facebook post by David Merry:

Here's the Official Trailer for Switched at Death!

 

Read our thoughts about Switched at Death.

 

 

 

 

Random thoughts about David Merry's "Switched at Death"

Read our interview with David where we learn about his:
 
- first memory of magic
- inspirations
- motivation for transitioning from live shows to television
- inspiration for the screenplay
- thoughts about scripting movies and live shows
- his next project

Last week, KOP and I had the good fortune of attending the premiere of "Switched at Death," David Merry's first feature film.

I always enjoy being in a movie theatre full of the creatives who made the film.  We eavesdropped a little on the conversation in the row behind us.  Not surprisingly, the cast member in question had only wonderful and glowing things to say about David! 

 

My thoughts:

• The movie featured a talented cast (main characters were played by Alex Kolanko, Meeland Nicola, Jamie Sherman, and Lawrene Denkers).  We were particularly impressed with Jamie's portrayal of his character "Saul." 
• The score was beautiful!  (Fifty-nine original pieces by Carlos Lopes.) 
• Director of Photography was the talented Jason d'Souza, who some of you may know from his Noodle Boys days.  (This was also Jason's first feature film!)
  
• If you're truly eagle-eyed, you'll catch David's cameo in the film!  (Sadly, we missed it.)
• The script has beat after beat of solid David Merry comedy!  (Don't laugh too loud or you might miss the next joke!)
• The plot kept us guessing right up until the very end!  (Well done David, Marty Putz, and Cathy Merry!)
  
• All in all, KOP and I were very impressed with David's first feature film!

Congratulations to David and the cast and crew of "Switched at Death" for their creation of a very entertaining film!
 

And congratulations to David on his postshow announcement that he has been green lit for his next film "The Cage!"

 

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Disclosure:  KOP and I were guests at this show. The opinions expressed above are entirely my own. I did not receive compensation for the writing or the publishing of this article.