Good Grief is an independent dark comedy directed by Jaclyn Bethany and written by Emily Rued, with Rebecca Morandi serving as producer and Nicola Ciccarelli as Director of Photography.

The film follows Amy, a pushover painter whose life is thrown into chaos after the sudden death of her mother. As she returns home to deal with her family, her toxic boyfriend, and the expectations of the people around her, grief, identity, and relationships collide in a story that finds humor in some of life’s most uncomfortable moments.

Built around an acclaimed screenplay that received recognition across the screenplay and playwriting circuit, Good Grief brings together an impressive ensemble cast, including Emily Rued, Johnny Whitworth, Brynn Thayer, Steven Culp, Ray Wise, Jorge Garcia, Nicholle Tom, Maeve Quinlan and many more. IMDb currently credits 35 cast members on the film.

For Nicola Ciccarelli, the film represents an important milestone: his first feature-length project as Director of Photography, creating the visual language for a story that moves between comedy, drama, intimacy, and grief.

The film was shot in the summer of 2022 and has since completed its journey to audiences. Good Grief is now available to watch on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video.

For Maua Media, Good Grief remains an important chapter in the company's creative journey — an independently produced feature built around a strong screenplay, a remarkable cast, and a filmmaker-driven approach to storytelling.