Project Detail

Myrtle

Synopsis

Myrtle cooks dinner for her son. But something's not quite right. This kitchen is anonymous, industrial and Myrtle's working to a deadline. As her composure unravels, we learn that 21 grams is all that separates life from death.

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
15 min 40 sec
Format
Digital 16:9
Director
Patricia McCormack
Producer
Shaheen Schleifer
Co-Producer
Patricia McCormack
Executive Producer
Shaheen Schleifer
Editor
Heidi Freeman
Screenwriter
Megan Barker
Director of Photography
Edmund Curtis
Production Designer
Natasha Jenkins
Sound
Kelsey Rushworth
Composer
Scott Twynholm
Principal cast
Patricia McCormack

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Kamroc Films

Patricia McCormack

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