Trailer
Synopsis
Two hospitalized strangers develop an unlikely friendship by revealing painful, intimate details about their lives through the safety and anonymity of the room’s curtain divider. They bond through grief and humour, encouraging one another to make brave choices that hold personal consequences.
Credits
- Director
- Crystal Lowe
- Writers
- Brenda Whitehall (screenplay/story), Lynda Finch (story)
- Producer
- Ashley Alexander, Crystal Lowe
- Cast
- Allyson Grant, Adrian Neblett, Albert Nicholas, Giles Panton, Sarah Dawn Pledge, Susan Puno, Sheila Tyson
- Other Credits
- Executive Producer: Brenda Whitehall; Cinematographer: Collin Morrison; Editor: Matthew Smith Lyons; Production Designer: Sean Kirkby; Costume Designer: Deanna Palkowski; Key Makeup Artist: Kelly Grange; Key Hair Stylist: Samantha Pinter; First Assistant Director: Anthony Epp; Second Assistant Director: Helena Thom; Music Composer: LEONTY / Rose Hastreiter; Property Master (props): Kay Metchie; Still Photographer: Emily Pledge; Graphic Designer: Carol Addy; Sound Mixer: Matthew Cameron; Post-Sound Mixer: Warren Hall; Boom Operator: Bryce Raffle; First Assistant Camera: Laurent Danis; Second Assistant Camera: Maxi Brey; Key Grip: Michael DeBarros; Best Boy Grip: Max Pearce; Best Boy - Lamp Operator: Austin Poitras; Gaffer: Oliver Ross; Casting Producers: Ashley Alexander, Crystal Lowe, Brenda Whitehall; Location Coordinator: Geoffrey Dodd; Medical Technician: Adele Noble, RN; Production Assistant: Nicole Bechard, Carole Britton, Warren Hall; Craft Service: Michael Lyons
Festivals and Awards
- Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards, Los Angeles, jury-voted; non-screening, Drama Short Semi-Finalist, United States
- SHORT to the Point, Bucharest, September 1, 2017, Official Selection, Romania
- NYC Indie Film Awards, New York City, jury-voted; non-screening, Best Short - Silver Category, United States
- LA Shorts Awards, Los Angeles, jury-voted; non-screening, Best Short - Platinum Category, United States
- The IndieFEST Film Awards, La Jolla, jury-voted; non-screening, Film Short - Award of Excellence, United States
- Hamilton Film Festival, Hamilton, November 8, 2017, Canadian Premiere, Official Selection, Canada
- Corto Dorico Film Festival, Ancona, December 5, 2017, Italian premiere, Finalist: Amnesty International-Italy human rights award, Italy
- Back in the Box Competition, Los Angeles, December 22, 2017, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Giles Panton), United States
- Back in the Box Competition, Los Angeles, December 22, 2017, Best Actress nomination: Sarah Dawn Pledge, United States
- Filmingo International Short Film Festival, Mumbai, December 23, 2017, India premiere, Official Selection, India
- Oregon Short Film Festival, Portland, February 3, 2018, Oregon Premiere, Best International Director nomination, United States
- Dam Short Film Festival, Boulder City, February 8, 2018, Nevada Premiere, Official Selection, United States
- Worldwide Women's Film Festival, Scottsdale, February 10, 2018, Arizona Premiere, Official Selection, United States
- Sedona International Film Festival, Sedona, February 24, 2018, Official Selection, United States
- Vancouver International Women In Film Festival, Vancouver, March 11, 2018, Vancouver Premiere, Official Selection; Matrix Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Short Film, Canada
- Big Easy International Film Festival, New Orleans, March 23, 2018, Louisiana Premiere, Official Selection, United States
- Nevada Women's Film Festival, Las Vegas, March 22, 2018, Official Selection, United States
- NYC Independent Film Festival, New York, May 11, 2018, New York Premiere, Official Selection, United States
- Vancouver International Women in Film Festival - Best of the Best, North Vancouver, March 24, 2018, Encore presentation of award-winning films, Canada
- Gulf Of Naples Independent Film Festival, Naples, May 26, 2018, Official Selection, Italy
- Gulf of Naples Independent Film Festival, Naples, May 27, 2018, Best Short Film, Italy
- Auckland International Film Festival, West Springs, Auckland, June 2, 2018, New Zealand premiere, Official Selection, New Zealand
- Sydney Indie Film Festival, Sydney, October 29, 2018, Australian Premiere, Official Selection, Australia
- Sydney Indie Film Festival, Sydney, October 29, 2018, Australian Premiere, Nomination: Best Drama Film - Short Film category, Australia
- Canada Shorts Film Festival, Saint John, New Brunswick, December 15, 2018, New Brunswick Premiere, Official Selection, Canada
- Canada Shorts Film Festival, Saint John, New Brunswick, December 15, 2018, New Brunswick premiere, Award of Excellence, Canada