Indie film ‘The Joke Is on You’ set to shoot in Sebastian

SEBASTIAN — An independent comedy titled “The Joke Is on You” is scheduled to begin filming on location in Sebastian on Aug. 29.

The film follows three comedians who run into legal trouble and are ordered by a judge into an unusual form of therapy. It is planned for release on streaming platforms and the competitive festival circuit.

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Roy Garton, a Sebastian resident and veteran independent filmmaker, is directing. His wife, Mary Myers-Garton, also of Sebastian, co-wrote the screenplay and appears in the cast as MS Davidson.

Garton said the city played a key role in securing locations.

“We are so excited to be heading into production,” he said. “The city was so helpful, which allowed us to keep the shoot here in Sebastian.”

Garton has directed and produced multiple independent films, earned festival awards, and worked as an actor in films, television series and commercials.

The cast also includes Jacksonville actress Claire Louise Huder and Fort Pierce actor Dillon Kormarnsky.

Sebastian Daily will keep the community informed on when the film is complete.