Shawn Mendes: For Friends and Family Only (A Live Concert Film) is a concert film starring Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes. It was released globally in select theaters on November 14, 2024. The film depicts Mendes as he performs all songs from his fifth studio album, Shawn (2024) on an intimate concert tour, "For Friends and Family Only".
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| Produced by | Adam Bodey |
| Starring | Shawn Mendes |
| Cinematography | Jordan Pollack |
| Music by | Shawn Mendes |
| Distributed by | Trafalgar Releasing |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Unites States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editShawn Mendes performs the new album "from top to bottom" as part of an intimate concert tour, "For Friends and Family Only".
Background and production
edit"Performing this album for the first time in such an intimate setting, surrounded by close friends, family, and the people who helped bring it to life, was truly special. I’m excited for fans around the world to feel that same connection through the film and get to experience the Friends & Family shows before the album release."
– Shawn Mendes, reflecting on the concert's unique nature.[1]
To promote his fifth studio album Shawn (2024), Mendes embarked on an intimate concert tour of theatre shows throughout the places where he recorded the album.[2] Billed as "for friends and family only", its selected venues hold between 2,000 and 3,000 attendees.[3] The concerts started at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, New York[4] on August 8, 2024, coinciding with Mendes' birthday and the release of the first singles from the album, "Why Why Why" and "Isn't That Enough" and will conclude in Seattle on October 24, 2024.[5] The show's set list contains the songs off Shawn "from top to bottom".[6]
The singer commented that it was his first time performing for a large crowd in two years, as well as the first time playing the album live.[7] He expressed his desire to release the concert film for fans worldwide to be able to experience the concerts.[8]
Mendes announced that he would postpone the release of his fifth album, Shawn, from October 18 to November 15, 2024.[9] On October 10, 2024, the singer announced the release of the accompanying concert film for the album.[10] It was filmed at the Bearsville Theatre in Woodstock, New York, with capacity for 500 seats and, along with the performances, it features footage of the singer explaining the inspiration behind every song on the album.[11]
Release
editThe concert film was released on November 14, 2024, the night before the release of the album, Shawn.[12] It will be released for one-night-only, on select theaters worldwide.[13] On October 24, the singer released the trailer for the film.[14] The teaser depicts a car rolling into a drive-in movie theater, while the concert film is played on the big screen amongst some trees, with Mendes expressing that he wants the concert to "feel like light [...] effortless and fun and free".[15]
Tickets for the worldwide screenings of the film were made available through the film's official website.[16]
References
edit- ^ "Trafalgar Releasing to Bring Shawn Mendes: For Friends and Family Only (A Live Concert Film) to Select Cinemas November 14th". Boxoffice Pro. October 10, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Kile, Meredith B. (August 1, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Announces New Album 'Shawn' and Intimate Theater Tour". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (August 1, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Will Perform New Album From Top to Bottom on Intimate Tour". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Tyler Damara (October 11, 2024). "Shawn Mendes announces forthcoming concert film". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ Armstrong, Megan (August 1, 2024). "How To Get Tickets To Shawn Mendes' 'Shawn' Theater Shows". Uproxx. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Rigotti, Alex (August 2, 2024). "Shawn Mendes announces "special" intimate theatre shows for new album 'Shawn'". NME. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Dresdale, Andrea (October 10, 2024). "Shawn Mendes live concert film coming to theaters for one night only". ABC Audio Digital Syndication. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ Brunner, Raven (October 10, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Postpones Self-Titled Album Release Date to November: 'We Just Need a Little Bit More Time'". People. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (October 10, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Delays Upcoming LP to 'Bring New Ideas to Life'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- ^ "Shawn Mendes Delays Album, Announces Live Concert Film". iHeartRadio. October 10, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (October 10, 2024). "'Shawn Mendes: For Friends and Family Only' Live Concert Film Hitting Select Theaters For One Night Only". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Martin, Annie (October 10, 2024). "Shawn Mendes concert film 'For Friends and Family Only' to play in theaters". UPI. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (October 10, 2024). "Shawn Mendes' New 'For Friends and Family Only' Concert Film is Coming to Cinemas For One Night Only". Dork. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Decter, Rosie Long (October 24, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Invites 'Friends and Family Only' To a Concert Film Premiering His New Album: Watch The Trailer". Billboard (Canada). Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Inman, Jessica (October 24, 2024). "Shawn Mendes previews concert film 'For Friends and Family Only'". UPI. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (October 24, 2024). "Shawn Mendes Announces One-Night-Only Concert Film Ahead of New Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 28, 2024.