LUCID

Friday March 27
Written By Emily Gillis

Friday, March 27
Scotiabank Toronto Screening: 9:30 pm
110min | Ontario Premiere

Director: Deanna Milligan, Ramsey Fendall

Writer: Deanna Milligan, Ramsey Fendall

Executive Producer: Peter Phok

Producer: Deanna Milligan, Ramsey Fendall, Emanuel Foucault

DOP: Ramsey Fendall

Production Designer: Lesley Marshall

Editor: Deanna Milligan, Ramsey Fendall

Film Synopsis: 

It’s 1994, and art student Mia Sunshine jones must pass her self portrait project or be kicked out of school. The problem is that she can’t seem to figure out who the hell she really is! She is desperate to break free of her terrible creative block and finds her last hope in a magical lucid dreaming elixir. The potion sparks her creativity but also unleashes dark monsters from her subconscious. As Mia battles these creatures, including a fried chicken monster, her art flourishes! When her estranged mother appears as a hairy monster, Mia must face the truth about her past.

Cast:

Caitlin Acken Taylor, Georgia Acken, William Acken, Jo Barnes, Zamira Beckford, Jamal Broadfoot

 

LUCID will be preceded by the short film HALFWAY HAUNTED

HALFWAY HAUNTED

17min | Comedy | Toronto Premiere

Director: Sam Rudykoff
Writer: Sam Rudykoff, Bryn Pottie
Producer: Mark DeLottinville, Sam Rudykoff, Peter Schnobb
DOP: Peter Schnobb
Production Designer: Logan Graham Greene
Editor: John McGovarin
Music: Erica Procunier

Cast: 

Hannan Younis, Kristian Bruun, Sugar Lyn Beard

Film Synopsis: 

A tenant in a haunted house teams up with a ghost to stop a real estate developer from demolishing the home they share.

Emily Gillis

Hi! I'm Emily, I run Sweetfolk Studio, a brand and web studio dedicated to lifting up creative businesses through great design.

Sweetfolk Studio celebrates business owners and solopreneurs who care deeply about their craft - from artists to florists, caterers to stylists. You put your time and energy into serving others beautifully. Your brand should do the same for you.

Through thoughtful, strategic design, and a deep respect for building your vision, Sweetfolk Studio shapes visual identities that feel lived-in, a little off-beat, and built to last.

I've been building websites on Squarespace since 2016, and a Circle member since launch (I think!). Happy to help with any questions or roadblocks, whether you're building a website for yourself or a client.

https://www.sweetfolkstudio.com
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