The Matchmaker (2018 film)
| The Matchmaker | |
|---|---|
| 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
- 2018: Women Over 50 Film Festival - Best Drama[2]
- 2018: Dam Short Film Festival: Best of the Fest Audience Award[2][3]
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. May 6, 2019. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
- ^ a b "The Matchmaker". JessieEisenstein.com. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ Lee (January 1, 2018). "2018-The Matchmaker". Dam Short Film Festival. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "The Matchmaker". festival.raindance.org. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "Oregon Short Film Festival". www.facebook.com. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "The Matchmaker". ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
- ^ "The Matchmaker". San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. February 12, 2019. Retrieved May 29, 2019.