Life and the Art of Lying

Laughing Cat Productions|2018|Canada|26 min

A free-spirited compulsive liar struggles to connect honestly with the love of her life when devastating news drives her to pursue a renegade solution.

Winner

Best LGBT Short

Toronto Short Film Festival
2018

Nominee

Audience Choice Award

Toronto Short Film Festival
2018

Winner

Award of Commendation

Canada Shorts Film Festival
2018
Synopsis

Charlie, a bubbly queer artist, heads into a new year surrounded by her closest friends. But her plans for carefree fun are dashed when she is suddenly confronted with a health crisis. Not wanting to burden those she loves with her news, Charlie lies repeatedly to cover up the severity of her situation. With no easy cures at hand, Charlie turns to her medical doctor, Dr. Simone, and chooses to secretly pursue a renegade solution for her illness.

As Charlie's feelings for her best friend Mara grow stronger, the two women are both forced to confront the painful truths they have been avoiding.

Type

Feature-length

Genre

Romance, Drama

Directed By
Emily Schooley

Mzansi Women's Film Festival

Official Selection 2017

Cityflix International Film Festival

Official Selection 2017

Toronto Short Film Festival

Official Selection 2018

Canada Shorts Film Festival

Official Selection 2018

Colorado Independent Women of Film

Official Selection 2018

GLITTER ! Oklahoma LGBTQ Film Festival

Official Selection 2018

Winner

Best LGBT Short

Toronto Short Film Festival
2018

Nominee

Audience Choice Award

Toronto Short Film Festival
2018

Winner

Award of Commendation

Canada Shorts Film Festival
2018
Cast and Crew
Director
Emily Schooley
Producer
Emily Schooley
Writer
Emily Schooley
Charlie
Angela Martin
Mara
Kelly-Marie Murtha
Dr. Simone
Ariana Leask
Sia
Miroki Tong
Alex
Kari Kineear
Phil
Leonard Mario Zgrablic
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