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Harris Pictures Announces Development of THE WRONG SIDE, a World War II Dark Comedy Set During the Holocaust Ahead of AFM 2026MALIBU, Calif. — November 12, 2026 — Harris Pictures announces the development of THE WRONG SIDE, a World War II dark comedy set against the historical backdrop of the Holocaust. Created by Aces Harris, founder, actor, producer, and writer of Harris Pictures, the project combines historical satire, absurdist humor, and dramatic storytelling to examine the moral failures, contradictions, and brutality of the Nazi regime.
The feature film is part of Harris Pictures' seven-film development slate being presented for potential financing, production partnerships, and worldwide distribution opportunities surrounding the 2026 American Film Market.
Finding Satire in History's Darkest Chapters
THE WRONG SIDE approaches World War II through the lens of dark comedy, using satire to examine authoritarianism, propaganda, blind obedience, and the consequences of moral cowardice.
Set during the Holocaust, the film is being developed around the contrast between the absurdity of Nazi ideology and the devastating reality of its consequences.
The project's comedic approach is intended to expose the contradictions and failures of those responsible for oppression, rather than diminish the suffering of Holocaust victims.
By combining humor with historical subject matter, Harris Pictures aims to develop a provocative film that encourages audiences to examine power, prejudice, complicity, and individual responsibility.
The screenplay's specific characters, plot developments, and comedic sequences will be detailed in subsequent development announcements.
A World War II Dark Comedy
The film is envisioned as a character-driven production combining period settings, dramatic performances, and sharply constructed comedic situations.
Its creative direction emphasizes the use of satire as a storytelling device, exploring how authoritarian institutions can become consumed by their own contradictions.
Historical environments, period costumes, production design, and carefully considered performances are expected to contribute to the film's atmosphere.
The production approach will seek to balance the seriousness of the historical setting with the unconventional perspective of dark comedy.
Harris Pictures intends to approach the subject matter with an awareness of the Holocaust's historical significance, distinguishing satire directed at perpetrators and oppressive systems from the experiences of their victims.
The Role of Dark Comedy in Historical Storytelling
Dark comedy has long provided filmmakers with a means of confronting difficult subjects through irony, contradiction, and uncomfortable humor.
THE WRONG SIDE is being developed within that tradition, using comedic storytelling to examine the dangers of extremist ideology and the consequences of unquestioning obedience.
The project aims to challenge audiences while offering an alternative perspective on familiar historical themes.
Rather than presenting World War II exclusively through conventional battlefield action, the film seeks to explore the human behavior, institutional failures, and moral decisions that shaped the period.
Financing and Production Development
Harris Pictures is exploring independent film financing, production partnerships, casting opportunities, and domestic and international distribution strategies for THE WRONG SIDE.
The 2026 American Film Market provides an opportunity to introduce the project to prospective industry collaborators and assess its commercial positioning.
Development considerations include historical research, screenplay refinement, period production requirements, casting, and the balance between comedic storytelling and historical responsibility.
No production budget, cast, director, filming schedule, or distribution agreement is being announced for the project at this stage.
Part of the Harris Pictures Seven-Film Slate
THE WRONG SIDE joins six additional feature projects in development:
- Choke — Motorcycle action thriller
- Final Earth — Science-fiction adventure
- Jack Mercer — High-stakes poker and legal thriller
- The Man Who Built the Stairway — Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin biographical drama
- The Way We're Going — Las Vegas romantic drama
- Viral — Mixed martial arts drama
The seven-film slate reflects Harris Pictures' commitment to developing commercially oriented entertainment across multiple genres, ranging from action and science fiction to romance, sports, music, and historical comedy.
About Harris Pictures
Harris Pictures is an independent entertainment company based in Malibu, California, led by founder, actor, producer, and writer Aces Harris.
The company develops feature films, screenplays, and literary properties across multiple genres, emphasizing distinctive characters, cinematic storytelling, creative marketing, and opportunities for domestic and international distribution.
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Harris Pictures
Aces Harris
Founder, Actor, Producer, Writer
Malibu, California
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@harrispicturesllc