Drama,
8:17 minutes,
English,
MB,
2006
Synopsis
The morning after spending her first night with a new lover, a young widow is sideswiped by emotion from an unexpected memento.
Creative team
Director/writer/producer: Polly Washburn
Personal statement
Director Polly Washburn says:
"This film was made through the goodness that is the Winnipeg Film Group’s First Film Fund. My thanks to the Film Group and their funders; mentors Sean Garrity and Carole O’Brien; and to the actors and crew who were so patient with a first-time director."
Selected festivals and awards
- Winnipeg International Film Festival, 2006
- Salon des Refuses, 2006
- Reel Pride, 2006
- The Carol Shields Festival of New Works, 2008
Polly Washburn
Polly Washburn is a writer, producer and filmmaker living in Toronto.
Website
www.positronstudios.com
Audio | Interview with Polly Washburn
About this audio
As part of the NSI Online Short Film Festival filmmaker interview series, Polly Washburn (who is also one of our official bloggers) talks to Liz Janzen, NSI's Director of Programming, about her short film The Coffee Maker.
The views expressed in this interview are the views of the filmmaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Screen Institute - Canada (NSI).