Category Archives: Comedy

Animation, Comedy, Drama, Suspense

Screening Room

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We know you like to watch… short films that is. Welcome to the ImageMakers’ Screening Room. Enjoy films from present and past seasons. The films that are available for viewing online are listed below and have been divided into four categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, and Suspense.

Below is a playlist with all of the available ImageMakers films on YouTube and Vimeo. We also have separate playlists for the following types of films:

Animation

Click here to watch the full animation playlist.

Comedy

Click here to watch most of the comedy films listed below.

Drama

Click here to watch most of the drama films listed below.

Suspense

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Comedy

That Girl Is Crazy

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The Cyclist by Morgan Krantz
Person to Person by Dustin Guy Defa

The Cyclist
USA
Harold’s awkward first date with Hannah takes a turn for the worse when they discover her bicycle has been stolen. Together, they hunt for the culprit. Harry soon realizes that the thief is the least of his problems in what is turning out to be the date from hell. Directed by Morgan Krantz. Principal cast: Luke Baybak and Shannyn Sossamon.
– Read an interview with the filmmaker at examiner.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Person to Person
USA
Waking up in the morning after hosting a party, a man discovers a female stranger passed out on his floor. He spends the rest of the day unsuccessfully trying to convince her to leave. Reminiscent of early Spike Lee, Person to Person lovingly captures the quirky characters that make up the New York neighborhood in which he lives. The film won an award at the Berlin and South By Southwest Film festivals. Written, produced, edited and directed by Dustin Guy Defa. Principal cast: Bene Coopersmith and Deragh Campbell.
– Watch the film, below.
– Watch an interview with the filmmaker at vimeo.com.
– Read interviews with the filmmaker at filmmakermagazine.com.
– Learn more about the film at sltrib.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Animation, Comedy

The Real World

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The Herd by Ken Wardrop
Kinda Sutra by Jessica Yu
Ghost Train by James Fleming and Kelly Hucker

The Herd
Ireland
A farmer has to deal with many unexpected situations, but when he encounters an animal with an identity crisis, he is a bit flummoxed as to how he should respond to the situation. Directed by Ken Wardrop and featuring his parents.
– Watch the film, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Kinda Sutra
USA
Where do babies come from? Mixing animation and taped interviews, this humorous documentary poses this question to a variety of adult and youngsters who explore their earliest understanding of sex, conception and how the two, a… intersect. With affection, laughter and nostalgia for youth’s lost naivete, the subjects recall some of their earliest encounters pertaining to sex and how babies get made. Directed by Academy Award winner Jessica Yu.
– Watch the film, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Ghost Train
Australia
An elderly man struggling to cope with his wife’s dementia is drawn into a macabre cabaret theatre where he becomes captivated by the lead actress. The short documentary shows the many forms of love and how one can find happiness in unexpected places. Directed by James Fleming and Kelly Hucker.
– Watch a trailer, below.
– Visit the film’s website at ghosttraindocumentary.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Comedy, Drama

Boy Meets Girl

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97% by Ben Brand
Mickey and Maria by Steffen Reuter
Man in Suit by Anna van der Heide

97%
Holland
Finally, technology has now been able to help us find love. Via an app on his phone, single and ready to mingle, Bert gets a notice that the girl of his dreams is nearby. Now, all he has to do is find her before the subway train reaches the end of the line… easier said than done. Directed by Ben Brand. Principal cast: Bert Hana, Thirsa van Til and Laura Branderhorst.
– Watch a trailer, below.
– Read interview with the filmmaker at msfilmfest.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Mickey and Maria
Holland
Twenty-year-old Maria goes to a birthday party in hopes of escaping her troubles. She has just broken up with her immature boyfriend and has become disenchanted with men and love. Just when she is ready to give up on love, a precocious nine-year-old Mickey, who knows a good thing when he sees it, offers her the most romantic proposal ever. Directed by Steffen Reuter. The filmmaker was going for a nostalgic look with the film and decided to shoot it on a very old 8mm home movie camera. Principal cast: Stefanie Stappenbeck and Max Schmuckert.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Man in Suit
United States
A busy woman is at her wit’s end with her family. Her children don’t appreciate all the things she does for them. When her husband forgets to tell her that he has to work on the family’s planned day to visit the amusement park, she reaches the end of her rope. She decides to seize the day. Now it’s Mommy time. Directed by Anna van der Heide. Principal cast: Maria Kraakman, Nick Livramento Silva, Rover Van Gennep, Roosmarijn Van der Hoek, Ali Ben Horsting.
– Watch a trailer, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Comedy

The Dance of Life

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Tango Underpants by Miranda Edmonds and Khrob Edmonds
Tanghi Argentina by Guido Thys

Tango Underpants
Australia / Argentina
Trying to forget a failed relationship, an Australian woman decides to get as far away as possible. She hopes to start anew in South America. She has changed her scenery, but learns the thing she most needs to change is herself. While in Argentina, she discovers not only the exciting world of the sexy tango, but also the vital importance of the right underwear. Directed by siblings Miranda Edmonds and Khrob Edmonds. Principal cast: Emma Booth and Mirta Busnelli.
– Watch the film, below.
– Visit the film’s website at thelostthing.com.
– To watch an interview with the filmmakers, go to pozible.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Tanghi Argentina
Belgium
A lonely middle aged office clerk decides to hook up with a woman on the internet. She loves to tango. There’s only one problem. He can’t dance. He pleads with a co-worker to teach him to dance. After much cajoling, he accepts the challenge. Little does he know what he has gotten himself into? This surprising and charming Academy Award nominated comedy is directed by Guido Thys. Principal cast: Dirk Van Dijck, Koen van Impe and Hilde Norga.
– Watch a trailer, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Comedy

Humor Me

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Do I Have to Take Care of Everything? by Selma Vilhunen
No Comment by Alexandra Naoum
The Date by Jenni Toivoniemi
The Op Shop by Lee Rogers

Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?
Finland
All hell breaks loose when a family oversleeps on the day they are supposed to be attending a wedding. A comedy featuring disinterested kids, a clueless husband and a wife who has to take care of everything herself — sound familiar? Someday they will be able to laugh about it while we viewers can get immediate gratification. The 2014 Academy Award nominated short was directed and written by Selma Vilhunen. Principal cast: Joanna Haartti, Santtu Karvonen, Ranja Omaheimo and Ella Toivoniemi.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– To read interviews with the filmmaker, go to manhattanshort.com and blogs.indiewire.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

No Comment
France
When an English speaking tourist asks a beautiful young woman for directions in Paris, she reads him the riot act, assuming he’s simply trying to pick her up. Things are rarely quite what they seem. Directed by Alexandra Naoum. Principal cast: Alexandra Naoum, Jonathan Burteaux and Oliver Maltman.
– To read an interview with the filmmaker, go to manhattanshort.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

The Date
Finland
Tino, a geeky and shy teenager, has to host a date for Diablo, his family’s pedigree stud tomcat. An embarrassing frank mother and her good looking daughter arrive with their prized possession. The animals get down to business in the next room for everyone to hear while their owners make small talk over coffee and cake. It’s an awkward situation for Tino, who tries his best to behave as a young man should. But it is truly mortifying when your pet is so much more experienced with the opposite sex than you are. The film won the Short Film Jury Award for International Fiction at Sundance in 2013. Written and directed by Jenni Toivoniemi. Principal cast: Oskari Jousten, Paivi Makinen and Anna Paavilainen.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– Watch an interview with the filmmaker on youtube.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

The Op Shop
Australia
It came in a box. No name. No description. Just a strange donation that three elderly women at a thrift shop were determined to sell for $3.50. But then…and then again… and once more… they slowly unlock its secret. Director Lee Rogers’ film was shot in one day in a total of 120 takes. Principal cast: Janet Foye, Isabel Harkensee, Joy Westmore and Keith Gordon.
– Watch the trailer, below.
– Visit the filmmaker’s website at leerogers.com.au.
– Read about the film at if.com.au and graffitiwithpunctuation.net.
– To read an interview with the filmmaker, go to mkeshortfest.blogspot.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Watch a trailer for Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?:

http://player.vimeo.com/video/58096860

Watch a trailer for The Date:

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Comedy

Love Fool

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0507 by Chris and Ben Blaine
Lunch Date by Sasha Collington
Gemology by Rick Limintani

0507
England
Who says technology makes your life easier? There’s an app for everything except when it comes to your boyfriend’s stupidity. Directed and edited by Chris and Ben Blaine. Principal cast: Fraser Millward and Cariad Lloyd.
– To learn more about the film go to gointothestory.blcklst.com.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Lunch Date
England
Getting dumped always hurts … even more so when your boyfriend sends his fourteen-year-old brother to break the news to you. Annabelle believes everyone is a half — a half that is looking for its other half to make a whole. What if you never find your other half? Written and directed by Sasha Collington. Principal cast: Sasha Collington and Alexis de Vivenot.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Gemology
Spain
Erick is a young gemologist who works for a company that specializes in classifying diamonds. He and his colleagues spend long hours analyzing the imperfections of these precious stones, until one day he believes he has found the perfect diamond despite evidence to the contrary. He loses his job, but comes to the realization that imperfections are what give character and make something special and unique. This goes for diamonds … and for people. Written and directed by Rick Limintani. Principal cast: Alex Barahona and Rebecca Cobos.
– To view an interview, in Spanish, go to youtube.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Comedy, Drama

Cry for Love

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Division Of Gravity by Rob Chiu
New Year by Thomas Hartmann
Falling Apart by Jasper Wessels

Division Of Gravity
England
Kisses aren’t contracts and presents aren’t promises. With every goodbye you learn. Love can take your breath away as well as break your heart. A woman lets her heart reveal lessons of a love lost. The fragility of love is captured eloquently and gorgeously by director Rob Chiu. Principal cast: Rebecca Calder and Max Wrottesley.
– Watch the film again, below.
– To learn about the film, go to onepointfour.co.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

New Year
Germany
The morning after celebrating New Years’ Eve is going to define the relationship between Michael, Anna and Fabian. It’s the start of the New Year. It’s time for things to change. Written, directed and edited by Thomas Hartmann. Principal cast: Alexander Merbeth, Ann-Cathrin Schaible and Jan Taubert.
– Watch the trailer below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Falling Apart
Holland
Frank is a quiet, ordinary man with an extraordinary problem. His life is no longer subjected to the laws of gravity. Frank’s life is turned upside down, figuratively and literally. Finding love is hard enough as it is when you’re shy. His unusual situation forces him to resort to desperate measures. Written and directed by Jasper Wessels. Principal cast: Stijn Koomen and Tamara Bosma.
– Watch the trailer below.
– To see how they did the amazing special effects go to phantomworks.nl.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Comedy, Drama

Stop Making Sense

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Mr. Foley by Mike Ahern and Enda Loughman
Short Film About Ice Fishing by Jason Shahinfar
We Love Our Clients by Beppe Tufarulo
Centrifuge Brain Project by Till Nowak

Mr. Foley
Ireland
During movie credits did you ever wonder what the Foley Artist does? Wonder no more as this brilliant film shows the devil (and the fun) is in the details of making movies. A man awakens in a hospital bed to find he has lost his hearing. Well, not really. He can hear, but it comes with a catch. Written and directed by Mike Ahern and Enda Loughman. Principal cast: Mark Doherty, Paraic Breathnach, Paul Connaughton and Louise Lenihan.
– To learn more about the film go to mrfoley.com.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Short Film About Ice Fishing
USA
What could be more relaxing than a spot of ice fishing with your buddy and his dog? Note to self … never a good idea to mix ice fishing, beer, guns and dynamite. Unfortunately, two clueless friends decide to do just that with hilarious results. Written and directed by Jason Shahinfar. Principal cast: Levi Adema and Zach Engelhart.
– Watch the film again at vimeo.com.
– To learn more about the film go to kickstarter.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

We Love Our Clients
Italy
The tedium of working the nightshift is no match for the ingenious clerks that work at an all-night grocery store. The employees do a whole lot more than stack the grocery aisles. Unsuspecting shoppers are in for quite of a surprise once they get to the checkout line. Directed by Beppe Tufarulo. Principal cast: Giampiero Judica, Lucia Mascino, Francesco Mandelli, Maurizio Lombardi and Hal Yamanouchi.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Centrifuge Brain Project
Germany
The centrifuge brain project is a scientific experiment that started in the 1970s. It involves an amusement park to enhance people’s brain capacity (or in other words blow your mind). The goal is to create an experience of total freedom, cutting all connection to the laws of gravity (and reality). Written and directed by Till Nowak. This is Nowak’s second film to appear on Imagemakers (his first was the animation Delivery in season five). Principal cast: Leslie Barany.
– Watch the film again, below.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Watch Mr. Foley again:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbdoQL8zb3A

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Comedy

Another One Night Stand

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The Pick Up Artist by Steffen Weinert
Saturday Girls by Emilie Cherpitel

The Pick Up Artist
Germany
Olli is a playboy. He finds himself just as he did the morning before — in another strange woman’s bed. As he plans to make his escape after another conquest, he comes face to face with his worst nightmare — the woman’s 6 year old daughter. Little Yvonne is not happy with the unlucky love life of her mother and decides to take matters into her own hands. Produced and directed by Steffen Weinert. Principal cast: Steffen Groth, Chantal Hourticolon and Nina Weniger.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Saturday Girls
France
Waking up alone the morning after a one-night stand is bad enough. Finding yourself alone with your one-night-stand’s little brother is worse. Little Leon explains rather matter-of-fact, she’s expected to be his babysitter for the day. Written and directed by Emilie Cherpitel. Principal cast: Cecile Cassel, Antoine Rodet and Vincent Marie.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Watch the trailer for Saturday Girls:

http://player.vimeo.com/video/41138482

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Comedy, Drama

Love Comes Crashing Down

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Sorry, Destiny by Neda Morfova
Separations Agency by Shane Morton
The Screamers by Roberto Perez Toledo
Crazy Glue by Elizabeth Orne
Connection by Jennifer Leacey

Sorry, Destiny
Bulgaria
You have a feeling in your bones. After countless failed connections and dashed hopes, your heart is telling you this could be the day you meet your soul mate. There’s just one little problem … what if your soul mate doesn’t speak the same language as you? Directed by Neda Morfova. The infectious song is “Sitting on the Fence” by Bulgarian pop star Milenita. Principal cast: Radina Kardjilova and Dimitar Nedelchev.
– Watch the film again, below.

Separations Agency
Ireland
Breaking up is hard to do. A guy wakes up one morning to find out his girlfriend has dumped him, with the news being delivered in the strangest possible way. A singing barbershop quartet’s smooth and professional delivery does nothing to soften the blow. Directed and written by Shane Morton. Principal cast: Oddie Braddell, Vincent Fegan, and The Jolly Sunbeams.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

The Screamers
Spain
There are times in all our lives when you just want to scream. There are other times that are filled with awkward silences. Some situations contain both. This is one of them. Written, produced, edited, and directed by Roberto Perez Toledo. Principal cast: Fran Rodriguez Castillo and Ruth Armas.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Crazy Glue
USA
A simple story about love and glue, but not just any glue. This special glue has extraordinary bonding properties for a husband and wife whose relationship has lost its magic. Produced, edited, and directed by Elizabeth Orne. Principal cast: Will Brill and Katya Campbell.
– Watch the film again, below.
– To watch the film again, go to nds.shootonline.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Connection
Australia
After Dan and Natalie meet on a dating website they decide to go a step further and have a video date. Romance seems destined, but fate has other plans. The modern day fable exposes the disadvantages of matchmaking using the latest technology. Written and directed by Jennifer Leacey. Principal cast: James Mackay, Kate Mulvany, and Dan Krige.
– Watch the film again, below.

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Watch The Screamers again:

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Comedy, Drama

Modern Times

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Das Tub by James Cunningham
Watching by Max Myers
Above the Knee by Greg Atkins

Das Tub
New Zealand
Lost in the frozen depths of the ocean, a German submarine crew find themselves encountering objects stranger than they can fathom. The truth turns their world topsy-turvy leaving them literally and figuratively in over their heads. A satiric homage to the classic German feature Das Boot. Directed by James Cunningham.
– To learn more about the film and how they did the amazing special effects, go to dastub.com.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Watching
England
A young man sits alone in a café spying on the cute waitress not knowing that he himself is being watched. When a stranger approaches him and strikes up a conversation, he is given an opportunity that could change his life forever. Opportunities present themselves for the briefest of moments. If you miss them they don’t come back, but is the risk worth it? Directed by Max Myers. Principal cast: Ian Hart, Charlie Cattrall, and Susannah Fielding.
– Visit the film’s website at watchingshortfilm.com.
– To read an interview with the filmmaker, go to msfilmfest.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Above the Knee
Canada
Jack’s restrictive suit and tie career has never been a good fit for him. His home and love life is also in a rut. A radical shake up is in order. When he breaks the mold at work by dressing differently, all of his relationships miraculously improve and actually sets his colleagues free to also express themselves. Director, writer, and producer Greg Atkins tackles sexual politics and the tyranny of gender conformity with a wry comedic touch. Principal cast: Stephen Bogeart, Naomi Sniekus, Allen Altman, and Victoria Adilman.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Comedy, Drama

That’s Just Love Sneakin’ Up On You

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Table 7 by Marko Slavnic and Andrew McDonald
Cataplexy by John Salcido
Crossword by Vincent Gallagher

Table 7
USA
A couple with relationship issues has an intimate conversation in an Asian restaurant, unaware that their every word is secretly being monitored. Directed by Marko Slavnic and Andrew McDonald. Principal cast: Ray Rosales, Stephanie Lozos and Isaac Kim.
– Watch the film again, below.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Cataplexy
USA
Sidney suffers from cataplexy, an unusual medical condition where he becomes literally paralyzed when he is overcome with emotion. Rather than take that chance, he relies on impersonal sexual encounters to meet his physical needs. One night he is embarrassed to discover the call girl at his front door is an old friend from high school. The film was done as part of a competition where the film went from concept to screen in just 72 hours. Directed by John Salcido. Principal cast: Dave Tenenbaum and Michelle Noh.
– To watch a preview of the film, go to vimeo.com.
– To watch an interview with the filmmaker, go to youtube.com.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.
– To purchase this film, go to iTunes.

Crossword
Ireland
Heather is single with very few friends except for the barmaid in the pub she frequents after work everyday. Her favorite pastime is doing crossword puzzles. On the eve of her 40th birthday, she has a strange experience when all the answers to the day’s crossword seem to be around her. Is it magic, coincidence or something else? In a crossword — just like in life — when lines meet and paths converge it is not a matter of luck, but rather part of a greater plan. The film was directed by Vincent Gallagher. Principle cast: Louise Lewis, Mark O’Shaughnessy, Maire Hastings, Andrew Bennett, and Kevin McDonough.
– To learn more about the film, go to irishfilm.wordpress.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

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Comedy, Drama

Love Is Complicated

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After the Credits by Josh Lawson
Anything for You by Laura Belsey

After the Credits
Australia
Love means never having to say you’re sorry … yeah, RIGHT! We’ve seen it a hundred times before — boy meets girl and they live happily ever after. What all those Hollywood romantic comedies don’t show you is what happens after the movie credits end. We all know it’s a completely different story. Real love means having to say you’re sorry over and over and over. Written and directed by Josh Lawson. Josh makes a cameo in the film as the rude passenger. Principal cast: Toby Schmitz and Robin McLeavy.
– Visit the film’s Facebook page at facebook.com.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.

Anything for You
USA
What starts out as a simple lunch date, ends with two women revealing their deepest secrets. Lynette can’t help fantasizing about cheating on her husband and believes she has found the perfect solution to her dilemma. Shocked and dismayed, her best friend Gail is forced to drop a bombshell of her own, one that will change their friendship forever. Produced and directed by Laura Belsey. Principal cast: Kathleen McElfresh and Corena Chase.
– See the film’s IMDb entry at imdb.com.