The Answer Key
| The Answer Key | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Samir Rehem |
| Written by | Sean Moore Samir Rehem Joe Pingue |
| Produced by | Robin Crumley
Joe Pingue Samir Rehem |
| Starring | Joe Pingue Robin Brûlé |
| Cinematography | Brendan Steacy |
| Edited by | Samir Rehem |
| Music by | Jim McGrath |
Production company | Capri Vision |
Release date |
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Running time | 22 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The Answer Key, also known as A Cure for Terminal Loneliness, is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Samir Rehem and released in 2007.[1] The film stars Joe Pingue as Joseph Strobe, a government contractor who faces the greatest challenge of his life when he tests positive for the affliction of terminal loneliness,[2] and Robin Brûlé as Dawn Moore, a woman who may offer him his only chance at saving his life.
The film premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival under the Cure for Terminal Loneliness title.[3] It was screened at the 2008 CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival as The Answer Key, where Brendan Steacy won the award for Best Cinematography in a Canadian Short Film.[4]
The film was a Genie Award nominee for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 29th Genie Awards in 2009.[5]
References[]
- ^ Henrietta Walmark, "Critic's choice". The Globe and Mail, May 16, 2008.
- ^ "When you only have four minutes to spare". National Post, June 10, 2008.
- ^ Etan Vlessing, "U.S. fare speaks to Toronto in fest lineup". The Hollywood Reporter, August 23, 2007.
- ^ "CFC alumni take home top prizes at Worldwide Short Film Festival". Canada NewsWire, June 16, 2008.
- ^ Manon Dumais, "Génie 2009 : ça intéresse-t-i quelqu’un ?". Voir, April 3, 2009.
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