“Dear Kate is an intimate portrait of the distinct loneliness felt by the elderly.”​
- Jennifer Thompson, BeatRoute Magazine
“Dear Kate is a powerful work that explores longing for connections as we progress in life.”
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- Allen Foster, Entertaining Options
CAST & CREW
Branding
Lorna
Gary
Young Lorna
Kate
Father John
Lily
Robert
Child Lorna
Marguerite.
Baby Kate
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Written & Directed by
Produced by
Executive Producer
Director of Photography
Editor.
Music by
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Set Designer
First Assistant Camera
Second Assistant Camera
Dolly Operator
Key Grip
Grip
Grip
Gaffer
Generator Operator
Digital Imaging Technician
Crain Operator
Production Supervisor
Boom Operator
Boom Operator
Samantha Robinson
Steven J. Lubiarz
Melody Greenway
Novali Soptak
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Kyle Cooper
Catherine Law
Michael Saic
Mick Lipohar
Alexis Moar
John Stiglic
Anish Bahl
Connor Couzens
Dan Crittenden
Jamie Wensley
John Stiglic
Sheldon Pearson
Bill Bruvold
Jesse Popowich
Rachel Soong
Matt DiMaulo
Hair Designer
Makeup Artist
Makeup Artist
Costume
Production Assistant
Production Assistant
Production Assistant
Photographer
Photographer
Senior’s Care Advisor
POST PRODUCTION
Post Audio Supervisor
Dialogue Editor
Sound Effects Editor
Foley Artist
Foley Artist
Re-recording Mixer
ADR Recordist
ADR Assistant
Post Production Audio Facilities:
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Colorist
Title Designer
MUSIC
Music Supervisor
Music Co-ordinator
Featured Trombone
Featured Bass
Featured Piano
Featured Drums
Featured Violin
Featured Vocals
Chantelle Bosse
Shantel Capri
Victoria Krawchuk
Matthew Munholland
Sarah Hemphill
Sean Lone
Blaire Roberts
Mick Lipohar
Glenda Dawson
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Jeffrey Roy
Brent Planiden
Tyler Rambie
Matt Coffey
Charles de Montebello
Matt DiMaulo
Propeller Studios Inc. Calgary
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Andrea Chlebak
Peter Chlebak
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John Abram
Sheldon Zandboer
Dave Reid
Kodi Hutchinson
Sheldon Zandboer
Tyler Horndy
Steven J. Lubiarz
OFFICAL SELECTIONS
National Screen Institute Short Film Festival
Country: Canada
Screening: March 2019
Newport Beach Film Festival
Country: USA
Premiere: World
Screening: April 2017
Edmonton International Film Festival
Country: Canada
Premiere: Canada
Screening: September 2017
Beaufort International Film Festival
Country: USA
Nomination(s): Best Short Film | Best Director | Best Actress
​Premiere: South Carolina
Screening: February 2018
Sydney Indie Film Festival
Country: Australia
​Premiere: Australia
Screening: September 2017
Chelsea Film Festival
Country: USA
Premiere: New York
Screening: October 2017
English Riviera Film Festival
Country: United Kingdom
Award(s): Best Film (Dear Kate) | Best Screenplay (Ilona McCrea)
Nomination(s): Best Director | Best Actor | Best Actress
Screening: June 2017
Richard Harris International Film Festival
Country: Ireland
Screening: October 2017
Short to the Point International Film Festival
Country: Romania
Nomination(s): Best Narrative
Screening: June 2017
Alberta Film & Television Awards
Country: Canada
Award(s): Best Cinematographer - Drama Under 30 Mins (Aaron Bernakavitch)
Nomination(s): Best Short | Best Director| Best Screenplay | Best Editor | Best Costume
Ceremony: April 2017
Canada Shorts Film Festival
Country: Canada
Award(s): Award of Excellence (Dear Kate)
Screening: n/a
Dear Kate: Award-
Nominated Local Short
Brings a Powerful Reminder
Interview with Elizabeth
Shepherd of "Dear Kate":
Elegance is timeless
by Allen Foster
Entertaining Options
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To read the full article please visit:
Interview With Actress
Elizabeth Shepherd,
"Dear Kate"
by Ruth Hill
My Devotional Thoughts
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To read the full article, please visit: mydevotionalthoughts.net
Original Avenger Stars in Short Film Premiering at Newport Beach Film Festival
by The Promotion People
CreativeCow.Net
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PRESS INQUIRIES
The Promotion People
Lesley Diana
Tel +1 (604) 726.5575
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