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Darkside

Erin Carter, Sam Coyle
Shorties
Running Time:10:08 minutes
Event Date(s)
1:15 PM EST
Thursday, November 8
Thalian Black
7:15 PM EST
Saturday, November 10
Jengo's Playhouse
Credits:

Cinematographer: James Poremba
Producer: Brendan Brady, Erin Carter, Sam Coyle
Editor: Kat Webber
Production Designer: Allison Zwicker
Composers: Ben Fox, Michael Olsen

Emmie, a young kick ass rock singer, is consumed by the voices in her head telling her what she should be instead of what she wants to be. It’s not until she finally overcomes her self destructive patterns and gives over to the music that she sees herself for who she truly is.

Screening in: Rambutan Shorts

Bio

Erin Carter is an actress, writer and filmmaker making her Directorial debut with ‘Darkside’. A graduated of The Canadian Film Centre’s Actors Conservatory, and a student of The Upright Citizens Brigade. Her past credits include Jordan Canning’s feature ‘Suck It Up’ (Slamdance, CIFF), CBC’s ‘Murdoch Mysteries’ and ‘BONFIRE’ (LA Shorts Fest).

Sam Coyle is a film director, writer, and producer looking for unique stories that reflect strong female perspectives and challenge our outlook on todays society. Her credits include a feature she co-wrote, produced, and acted in- The ‘Definites’ (Whistler Film Fest), ‘Mine Is Yours’ (BFI Flare: London) and ‘The Change’ (Reelworld FF, FILMI).