Directed by Brendan Prost, written by Clara Altimas, produced by Max Walker, edited by James Tracey, music by Aimee Bessada, cinematography by Adam Crosby, production design by Sarah Jane Kurtis. Starring Jackson Martin (Sleeping Giant, Boy) and Anthony Ulc (It, Fargo). During a lonely night at summer camp, a sleepless adolescent boy, Calvin, abandons his bunk and discovers an unlikely companion in the form of a solitary maintenance worker, Jim. As Jim reluctantly leads Calvin through his nightly tasks and routines, they unexpectedly provide each other with the courage that they need to face a shared sense of isolation and anxiety.

SLEEPAWAY

short / 2016 / Drama / 14mins

During a lonely night at summer camp, a sleepless adolescent boy abandons his bunk and discovers an unlikely companion in the form of a solitary maintenance worker. As the worker reluctantly leads the boy through his nightly tasks and routines, they unexpectedly provide each other with the courage that they need to face a shared sense of isolation and anxiety.

Produced during my residence in the Directors' Lab at the Canadian Film Centre.

STARRING
Jackson Martin
Anthony Ulc

SCREENPLAY
Clara Altimas

PRODUCER
Max Walker

CINEMATOGRAPHY
Adam Crosby

EDITOR
James Tracey

ORIGINAL SCORE
Aimee Bessada

PRODUCTION DESIGN
Sarah Jane Kurtis