Mantis 
| Directed by: | Brendon Foster-Algoo |
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| Written by: | Brendon Foster-Algoo |
| Starring: | Rebekah Boisvert, Todd Dulmage, Stephanie Farrell, Shayne Taylor, Emily Taylor, John Blackwood |
| Country: | Canada |
| Created: | 2005 |
| Runtime: | 28 min. |
| Member: | BarryC |
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Synopsis
After years of a strained marriage, Adam Merritt and his wife Alice have violently drifted apart. When the turbulence of their differences comes to a head, Adam must decide what is ultimately more important: the lives of his children, or the future of a highly destructive relationship. A dissection into the gendered psychology of the abuser and the abused, social services, and the law, 'Mantis' provides a view into a world of familial disintegration, societal prejudice and a father's shocking and final attempt at redemption.
Forms: Short
Genres: Drama, Human Rights, Reality
Niches: Asian, Asian American, Student
Screenings & Events
Montreal International Film Festival
Film Festival
Montreal, Canada
August 2005
U of T Film & Video Fest
Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
February 2006
Delray Beach Film Festival
Film Festival
Delray Beach, U S A
March 2006
Tartan Road Film Festival
Film Festival
Boca Raton, U S A
April 2006
Raw Stock
Film Festival
St. Catherines, Canada
April 2006
Hearts and Mind Film Festival
Film Festival
Delaware, U S A
May 2006
Big Island Film Festival
Film Festival
Hawaii, U S A
May 2006
DeadCENTER Film Festival
Film Festival
Oklahoma, U S A
June 2006
Atlanta Film Festival
Film Festival
Atlanta, U S A
June 2006
Winnipeg International Film Festival
Film Festival
Winnipeg, Canada
June 2006
Twin Cities Underground Film Festival
Film Festival
Minnesota, U S A
September 2006
Bluegrass Independent Film Festival
Film Festival
Kentucky, U S A
September 2006
Temecula Valley International Film Festival
Film Festival
Temecula Valley, U S A
September 2006
Temecula Valley International Film Festival
Film Festival
Temecula Valley, U S A
September 2006
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
Film Festival
Big Bear Lake, U S A
September 2006
Community Film Festival
Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
September 2006
Focus Niagara Film Festival
Film Festival
Niagara Falls, Canada
November 2006
Rendezvous with Madness
Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
November 2006
Cast & Crew
Barry Choi (Producer), Brendon Foster-Algoo (Producer, Director)
WritingBrendon Foster-Algoo (Writer)
PerformanceDaniela Saioni (Supporting Actor), Emily Taylor (Lead Actor), Evan Davidge (Supporting Actor), John Blackwood (Lead Actor), John Illingworth (Supporting Actor), Laurel Paetz (Supporting Actor), Rebekah Boisvert (Lead Actor), Richard Collier (Supporting Actor), Shawn Dwyer (Supporting Actor), Shayne Taylor (Lead Actor), Shereen Airth (Supporting Actor), Stephanie Farrell (Lead Actor), Suzanne Roberts-Smith (Supporting Actor), Todd Dulmage (Lead Actor), Wendi Smallwood (Supporting Actor)
CameraMadison Matthews (Cinematographer/DP)
Post ProductionSandy Falconi (Picture Editor), Vince Collins (Sound Editor)
AcademicJohn Greyson (School Administrator), John Greyson (Academic Advisor)
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7 Comments about Mantis
Nov 06, 2006 02:01PM
Neutral Density Films is excited to announce that Mantis has been selected as a featured film for this years Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival. The screening takes place on Tuesday November 14th at 1:30pm as part of the When Love Hurts shorts program. Screenings take place at the Workman Theatre located at 1001 Queen St. W. (Queen W. & Ossington Ave.)
Oct 04, 2006 07:28AM
In more exciting news Neutral Density Films is proud to annouce that the Bluegrass Independent Film Festival based in Louisville, Kentucky has accepted Mantis as part of its program.
Aug 31, 2006 05:22PM
These past few weeks have been a very busy time for Neutral Density films, we've been juggling schedules to try to accomodate all our film screenings. We're proud to announce that the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival has accepted Mantis to be part of their 2006 Program.
Aug 31, 2006 05:22PM
These past few weeks have been a very busy time for Neutral Density films, we've been juggling schedules to try to accomodate all our film screenings. We're proud to announce that the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival has accepted Mantis to be part of their 2006 Program.
Aug 31, 2006 05:20PM
In September, the Community Film Festival in Toronto will screen Mantis. Additional details about Commffest will be released shortly.
Aug 31, 2006 05:19PM
In more exciting news Neutral Density Films is proud to annouce that the Bluegrass Independent Film Festival based in Louisville, Kentucky has accepted Mantis as part of its program
Aug 12, 2006 10:40PM
It's a very exciting time for all of us here at Neutral Density Films. During this past week we were pleased to be informed that Mantis will be screening at the Temecula Valley International Film Festival and the Twin Cities Underground Film Festival. Fans of Neutral Density Films may remember that Anamnesis was screened at last year's Temecula Valley International Film Festival.
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