The Matchmaker | |
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Directed by | Leonora Pitts |
Screenplay by | Sy Rosen |
Cinematography | Mike Kellog |
Music by | Nick Pierone |
Release date |
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Running time | 12 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Matchmaker is a 2018 short drama film directed by Leonora Pitts.
Synopsis
Sam is concerned that Flora, his elderly mother, is not getting the mental stimulation she needs to stave off dementia.[1] When she moved into a retirement community, he decides to find her an ideal best friend to talk to, and keep her mind occupied. His entry into the lives of various residents in the community has unexpected results - some funny, and some heartbreaking.
Cast
- Barbara Bain: Sarah
- Rhea Perlman: Irene
- Robert Romanus: Sam
- Bryna Weiss: Flora
Awards
Official selection - Select festival screenings
- Newport Beach Film Festival
- Hollywood Comedy Short Film Festival
- Bentonville Film Festival
- LA Shorts International Film Festival
- Raindance Film Festival[4]
- Oregon Short Film Festival[5]
- ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York[6]
- San Luis Obispo International Film Festival[7]
References
- ↑ "TV Writer Sy Rosen talks about his short film 'The Matchmaker'". King5 News. King5 News. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- 1 2 "The Matchmaker". JessieEisenstein.com. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ↑ Lee (2018-01-01). "2018-The Matchmaker". Dam Short Film Festival. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
- ↑ "The Matchmaker". festival.raindance.org. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
- ↑ "Oregon Short Film Festival". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
- ↑ "The Matchmaker". ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
- ↑ "The Matchmaker". San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
External links
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