
Director: Lisa Belcher
Year: 2019
Genre: Drama
Struck by personal tragedy, a married couple proceeds with their anniversary celebration, determined to maintain a sense of normalcy. However, the evening takes an unexpected turn when an unusual guest arrives, quietly disrupting the gathering and forcing buried emotions to the surface.
Suspenseful and emotionally layered, Guest of Honor explores grief, resilience, and the fragile boundaries between appearance and reality. The film was awarded Best International/Regional Film at GATFFEST and received nominations for the Franklyn St. Juste Award for Best Directing, The Spirit of GATFFEST Award, and the Archibald McDonald Award for Best of GATFFEST. Written, directed, and starring Lisa Belcher, the film reflects her distinctive storytelling voice and her award-winning background as a filmmaker and producer known for emotionally resonant, character-driven work across international festival circuits.