Written by Short film – Director Ryan Mckenna – 2023.
Dan is a photographer losing his vision due to a degenerative eye disorder. Monika just got out of a long relationship and has recently decided to get back into acting, after having been away from the craft for a number of years. Monika and Dan come together at a rented studio for a brief photo shoot. Dan takes her headshot, and Monika gives him a loaf of fresh bread.
Director: Ryan McKenna
Script: Ryan McKenna
Cast: Dan Gerson (herself), Monika Schneider (herself)
DOP: Clark Ferguson
Gaffer: Roderick Chen
Sound: Ojo Worthington, Patrice Leblanc, Tyler Fitzmaurice
Editing: Ryan McKenna
Production: Ryan McKenna
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TIFF’s Top Ten, Canada, 2024
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Winnipeg Cinematheque, Canada, 2024
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Locarno International Film Festival, Suisse, 2023 (World Premiere)
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Kingston Canadian Film Festival, Canada, 2024
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Shanghai International Film Festival, China, 2024
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