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A Sort of Homecoming (film) of Homecoming is about this character finding herself, not only with her support system, but within herself." Production for the film began in February 2014 and spanned much of the spring of that year. While a few scenes were shot in New Orleans, the majority were shot in Lafayette, Louisiana, hometown of the writer and producers. After playing film festivals for most of 2015, "A Sort of Homecoming" was released digitally in the US by MarVista Entertainment. A Sort of Homecoming (film) A Sort of Homecoming is an American drama directed by Maria Burton and starring Katherine McNamara, Laura Marano,