The Singles Retreat (Full Short Film)

Two long-time friends attend a seniors-only singles retreat in the Poconos, which leaves them feeling surprisingly optimistic.
This film is dedicated to the funny, charming, and lovable Richard Marshall.
Starring (in order of appearance) Mary Brown, Nicki Cochrane, Tequila Minsky, Lynne Fetch, Teresa Hommel, Orlando Dole, Helaine Witt, Alix Elias, Bibi Elvers, Jo Firestone, Jesse Ruuttila, Barbara Bova, Rebecca Maiden-Dole, Helen Yalof, Evana Lewis, Barbara Reiter, Bill Burke, and Richard Marshall
Written and Directed by Jo Firestone
Produced by Harris Mayersohn
Director of Photography - Charlotte Hornsby and Jesse Ruuttila
Editor - Marty Schousboe
Producer - Mike DiCenzo
Associate Producer - Meryl Crock
Production Designer - Kat Tedesco
Music by Jamie Cowperthwait
“Lovely Day” written by Woody Regan and Alix Elias
Assistant Camera - Marcus Odom
Gaffer - Alex Bliss
Production Coordinator and Assistant Editor - Paula Andrea Gonzalez-Nasser
DIT - Ryan Martin Brown
Colorist - Nick Lareau
Sound Mixer - Andrew Litton
Re-Recording Mixer - Adam Baker
Production Assistant - Holly Hinchcliffe
Special thanks to Emily Levine, Jess Zeidman, Marilyn Firestone, Fred Firestone, Kyle Kuczma, Eric Lansberry, Lindsay Williams, the staff of The Pocono Palace, Irony Point, and Sunny Trail, Inc.
This film was shot on location at The Pocono Palace Resort.

[@icky_sticky_mars]

BIBI!!!!

[@gigilaw9015]

This is a wonderful story, but I have to say I was most excited to find out that Jo and Bibi are still in touch

[@RustyYates]

Pablo is such a charmer!

[@DieGroteske]

Wonderfully charming :)
I guess my favourite type of comedy turns out to be gentle appreciation of senior mentality.

[@tigrisvolus8513]

This is so charming and fun! Thanks for making it!

[@debilee1501]

Jo and company show us all that laughter and love are ageless. Thanks for helping to break stereotypes. This was fantastic. Your group has come a long way. ❤

[@dannyarchila]

this is the most wholesome thing I've ever watched.

[@michaeln9931]

Some familiar faces! So excited.

[@luciemaragni]

Feels like a real life experience for me!😂❤

[@amyGelb-e5w]

Absolutely charming and beautiful ❤

[@egyptiansushi]

Thanks for posting this! So sweet, and so cool that you have found such an interest in giving a voice to these people.

[@0nextlifemaybe]

Thank you! i may save watching this until right before Joe Pera's standup special.

[@maryrath9062]

So cute! Reminds me of when the ladies would flirt with my grandpa at the nursing home.

[@SarahFloria]

This was beautiful, funny, awkward and inspirational. Thank you.

[@sonyaM22]

I love everything about this, especially Linda and Dick's song and Mimi and Linda's friendship. I am left wondering where I too can get a human-holding manhattan glass...

[@ethan-loves]

Ah, I love this! Got some really big laughs from me, and it's so good to see the crew from Good Timing again :)

[@levanahbatlila859]

Adorable! Also liked the background music.

[@katyat7805]

How cute! More movies with these people!

[@scottrok13]

🎉😂❤ Great sound, lighting, pacing, editing. Cute story. A real treat!

[@BrettParsons66]

What a sincere and heartwarming film! ❤

[@beccskolnick3770]

incredible - loved this. so sweet and tender!!

[@JK-cm1we]

This made my week! ❤

[@skyinsession]

very sweet.

[@L.mob1]

This is wonderful! Really good stuff for the soul. Thank you ❤

[@justdavey7718]

Yess! So happy to see this, really adorable. A nice change of pace from the usual happenings online for sure.

[@moonbread2334]

I love this

[@ekayaniperforms]

Sweet story Alix ❤

[@purpleturtle395]

amazing work!!

[@julesflynn6477]

This is just lovely! Thanks so much for sharing 💕

[@dvweiss]

LOVE!!!!! ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@grammawk]

Loved this!!

[@DannyDechi]

Loved it!!!

[@dr_redbanRL]

LOVE IT

[@SarahFloria]

OMG BIBI

[@fun2building]

Hey wait this isn't a bonus episode of Dr Gameshow at all

[@Dadavissquizmath]

I vibe with Sarah

[@coolguybob1343]

Could u not find anyone over 99? This is ageism at its worst.

[@TsukaiDaiku]

Thank You!