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Directors Debut Dark Comedy 'Dead Grandma' at Slamdance 2026

2/16/2026

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Rachel Kempf and Nick Toti, the film's directors, will debut Dead Grandma at the 2026 Slamdance Film Festival in Los Angeles.
The film blends dark humor with macabre themes, inspired by Nick Toti's preschool-teacher experiences.
Dead Grandma is part of Slamdance’s 99 Special program, which promotes affordable, DIY filmmaking.
Following the release, Kempf and Toti will begin production on Scary New Year, featuring Lauren Viteri and Sam Hook.

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Story summary

Rachel Kempf and Nick Toti, the film's directors, will debut Dead Grandma at the 2026 Slamdance Film Festival in Los Angeles.
The film blends dark humor with macabre themes, inspired by Nick Toti's preschool-teacher experiences.
Dead Grandma is part of Slamdance’s 99 Special program, which promotes affordable, DIY filmmaking.
Following the release, Kempf and Toti will begin production on Scary New Year, featuring Lauren Viteri and Sam Hook.