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© 2017 by Farside Pictures.
"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."
Allen Foster, Entertaining Options
Lorna………….…............Elizabeth Shepherd
Gary………....…............Julian Black Antelope
Young Lorna..….........................Ilona McCrea
Kate…...…….….…....….......…..Barb Mitchell
Father John...….…...…......………Louis Koutis
Lily………………..….......Samantha Robinson
Robert..……..............…....…Steven J. Lubiarz
Child Lorna……….…..........Melody Greenway
Marguerite…..….….............Caroline Buzanko
Baby Kat….……................……Novali Soptak
Written & Directed by.…...........Ilona McCrea
Produced by....……..............Matthew Ackland
Executive Producer……........….Patrick Butler
Director of Photography....Aaron Bernakevitch
Editor...….………….…......Ken Filewych c.c.e.
Music by…………………....…..…John Abram
First Assistant Director……..…..…Kyle Cooper
Second Assistant Director......…Catherine Law
Set Designer………..…….......….Michael Saic
First Assistant Camera…..…......Mick Lipohar
Second Assistant Camera..….…....Alexis Moar
Dolly Operator….….......……....…John Stiglic
Key Grip..………….…..………......Anish Bahl
Grip……………..………….…Connor Couzens
Grip……....……….…..…....…Dan Crittenden
Gaffer………….………..….......Jamie Wensley
Generator Operator…..……....…..John Stiglic
Digital Imaging Technician....Sheldon Pearson
Crain Operator…………..…....….Bill Bruvold
Production Supervisor……...….Jesse Popowich
Boom Operator………....……….Rachel Soong
Boom Operator………………....Matt DiMaulo
Hair Designer….....……………Elizabeth Saic
Makeup Artist…….….....……..Chantelle Bosse
Makeup Artist…......…..……..…Shantel Capri
Costume………………….…Victoria Krawchuk
Production Assistant……Matthew Munholland
Production Assistant……….…Sarah Hemphill
Production Assistant......…..….……Sean Lone
Photographe……..…..……..…..Blaire Roberts
Photographer……………….……Mick Lipohar
Senior's Care Advisor…….…..Glenda Dawson
Post Audio Supervisor….……….Patrick Butler
Dialogue Editor……….….……..…Jeffrey Roy
Sound Effects Editor…..………Brent Planiden
Foley Artist……………..…..……Tyler Rambie
Foley Artist………………..………Matt Coffey
Re-recording Mixer……..…..…Brent Planiden
ADR Recordist…..……..Charles de Montebello
ADR Assistant………..…………Matt DiMaulo
Post Production Audio Facilities: Propeller Studios Inc. Calgary
Colorist………………...……..Andrea Chlebak
Title Designer………...……..….Peter Chlebak
Music Supervisor...………………..John Abram
Music Co-ordinator……...…Sheldon Zandboer
Featured Trombone…………..……..Dave Reid
Featured Bass……………...…Kodi Hutchinson
Featured Piano………….…Sheldon Zandboer
Featured Drums….....………..….Tyler Horndy
Featured Violin..…….………Steven J. Lubiarz
Featured Vocals..…................….Ilona McCrea
National Screen Institute Short Film Festival
Screening: March 2019
Newport Beach Film Festival
Premiere: World
Screening: April 2017
Edmonton International Film Festival
Premiere: Canada
Screening: September 2017
Beaufort International Film Festival
Nomination(s): Best Short Film | Best Director | Best Actress
​Premiere: South Carolina
Screening: February 2018
Sydney Indie Film Festival
​Premiere: Australia
Chelsea Film Festival
Premiere: New York
Screening: October 2017
English Riviera Film Festival
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
Short to the Point International Film Festival
Nomination(s): Best Narrative
Alberta Film & Television Awards
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
Award(s): Award of Excellence (Dear Kate)
Screening: n/a
Dear Kate: Award-
Nominated Local Short
Brings a Powerful Reminder
by Jennifer Thompson
BeatRoute Magazine
To read the full article please visit:
http://beatroute.ca
Interview with Elizabeth
Shepherd of "Dear Kate":
Elegance is timeless
by Allen Foster
Entertaining Options
entertaining-options.com
Interview With Actress
Elizabeth Shepherd,
"Dear Kate"
by Ruth Hill
My Devotional Thoughts
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
To read the full article, please visit:
www.creativecow.net
Picture above: Ilona McCrea, BeatRoute Magazine Article
Picture above: Elizabeth Shepherd, Entertaining Options Article
Picture above: Elizabeth Shepherd, My Devotional Thoughts Article
The Promotion People
Lesley Diana
lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca
Tel +1 (604) 726.5575
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www.farsidepictures.com
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DEAR KATE