The Light Before the Sun
| The Light Before the Sun | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael Greyeyes |
| Written by | Rob Baker Jamie Thomas King Tamara Podemski |
| Produced by | Tamara Podemski |
| Starring | Jamie Thomas King Rick Roberts Tamara Podemski |
| Cinematography | Guy Godfree |
| Edited by | Christopher John Malanchen |
| Music by | Deanna H. Choi |
Production company | Blackbird Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 33 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The Light Before the Sun is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Michael Greyeyes and released in 2024.[1] The film stars Jamie Thomas King as Daniel Wolf, a self-help guru who returns home from an international book tour to an empty house because his wife Amanda (Tamara Podemski) is away, and is drawn into his own self-destructive patterns when his estranged friend Freddie (Rick Roberts) arrives for a visit.
The cast also includes Jennifer Podemski, Karen LeBlanc, Tony Nappo and Tattiawna Jones in supporting roles.
The film was written by King and Tamara Podemski with Rob Baker, and was produced as the first film by Blackbird Productions, King's and Podemski's new production firm.[1]
It premiered in October 2024 at the Hamilton Film Festival.[1]
Awards
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTRA Toronto Awards | 2025 | Outstanding Performance, Male | Rick Roberts | Won | [2] |
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2026 | Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama | Jamie Thomas King | Nominated | [3] |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Nicholas Sokic, "Blackbird Productions takes flight with Michael Greyeyes film". Playback, October 2, 2024.
- ↑ Nicholas Sokic, "Law & Order Toronto among ACTRA award winners". Playback, May 9, 2025.
- ↑ "The 14th Canadian Screen Awards Nominations (2026)". The Canadian Film Reviewer, March 26, 2026.
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