Director Attached: Haylie Duff
Status: In active development, with distribution conversations underway and a named actress close to signing for the lead role.

Feels Like Home is a heartwarming LGBTQ+ holiday comedy that blends the chaotic charm of My Big Fat Greek Wedding with the emotional depth of The Family Stone. Set in a tight-knit Italian-American community in New Jersey, the film follows a young woman who returns home for Christmas with a surprise: she’s bringing her girlfriend to meet the family for the first time.

What begins as a simple holiday visit quickly spirals into a whirlwind of family traditions, loud opinions, and unexpected revelations. With strong Jersey roots, the story celebrates the messiness and magic of chosen family, cultural pride, and the courage it takes to live authentically, especially when home feels both familiar and foreign.

What drew Mello Media to this production?
Jennifer Mello deeply believes in the expertise, exquisite storytelling, and heart of screenwriter Christina Morelli. Having witnessed her work ethic firsthand, Jennifer is confident that Christina’s stories need to be told. Her voice is fresh, emotionally resonant, and long overdue for the spotlight.

Feels Like Home is a celebration of love, identity, and the kind of holiday chaos only a big Italian family can deliver.