A misanthropic, hedonistic war veteran becomes the unlikely friend and mentor to a young boy in Director Theodore Melfi’s new comedy, St. Vincent.
In the film, a single mother (Melissa McCarthy) moves into a new home with her 12-year old son Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher). Forced to work long hours, she reluctantly leaves Oliver in the questionable care of their new neighbor Vincent (Bill Murray), a retired curmudgeon who seems to only love drinking, gambling and going to strip clubs. As an odd friendship blossoms between the improbable pair, Vincent helps Oliver grow to become a man and Oliver is able to see Vincent for what he truly is, a misunderstood man with a good heart.
Following the DGA membership screening in Los Angeles on October 30, Melfi spoke about the making of St. Vincent in a conversation moderated by Director Donald Petrie (My Life in Ruins).
In addition to St. Vincent, Melfi’s filmography includes the feature film Winding Roads and the shorts I Want Candy, Roshambo, The Beneficiary and The Story of Bob. He has been a DGA member since 2005.