Comedy,
12:00 minutes,
English,
AB,
2007
Synopsis
Andy is having a quarter life crisis. He can no longer sleep so he spends his time wandering the town. Andy meets Meg, who is also an insomniac, and the two form a relationship based on their weaknesses.
Creative team
Writer: Adam Zang
Director/producer: Mike McLaughlin
Producers: John Negropontes, Tyler MacIntyre
Personal statement
Director Mike McLaughlin says:
"Sleepless is a semi biographical story that has elements of what it is like to be a young adult growing up in the Great White North. I like stories with characters that are a little unpredictable and I think the relationship that Andy and Meg share offers a unique perspective on insomnia, which is something that most people deal with at some point in their lives."
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Mike McLaughlin
Mike McLaughlin started making films in high school where he began mixing digital and super8mm into short skateboarding videos. From there he attended the Vancouver Film School focusing mainly in cinematography and directing.
Upon completion of the program, he moved to Edmonton, Alberta where he began working on a number of sets and as a freelance camera operator.
In February 2007, Mike shot his first independent short film, Sleepless, under his company City Bird Films. Sleepless was completed in August of 2007 and is currently on the festival circuit.