LEOPARD

Diego (15) is being a dick, and Tish (12) doesn’t know why. Is he jealous because his little sister is an incredible artist while he’s just a poser playing JV after school soccer (sorry, "football")? Is it because their parents have been fighting ever since they immigrated to Canada? Tish is gonna find out.

Tish challenges Diego to a winner-takes-all soccer match: If she wins then Diego has to call her by her chosen name, “Leopard”. But if Diego wins, Tish is gonna give up the name “Leopard” and stop drawing. Forever.

A sibling story about fitting in, artistic expression, and throat ripping Kung

LEOPARD is coming soon!

starring Emma Ho and Luca Viallacis

written/directed by Dan Abramovici

produced by Stagg Forrest Films

instagram @staggforrestfilms

SPACEMAN

SPACEMAN uses mime, stop motion, classic animation, and theatrical elements, to explore one artist's loss of creative passion. Allied with his passion (Mena Massoud), Spaceman has to travel through the looking glass, and battle his imposter syndrome (J.K. Simmons), in order to truly see himself once more.

SPACEMAN Official Trailer

Trailer for SPACEMAN - Opening Night Film at the Academy-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival 2024.

Variety Article - HERE

starring JK Simmons, Mena Massoud, and Trevor Copp

written/directed by Dan Abramovici

produced by Ali Mashayekhi, Mena Massoud, and Dan Abramovici

cinematographer Ian Macmillan

editor Mike Reisacher

music by Spencer Creaghan and Chris Reineck

www.instagram.com/danabramovici

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Stuck

A life altering surgery has Rai shutting himself off from the world and giving up his dreams. Little does he know that now is the time he needs people and music the most.

Sponsored by Ostomy Canada Society.

STUCK - Teaser

STUCK premiered at the 2024 Dances With Film Festival in LA.

CREDITS

Directed by Dan Abramovici, Written by Liam Gareau & Dan Abramovici, Produced byMyrthin Stagg & Kate Forrest, Cinematography by Matt Bendo, Edited by Mike Reisacher, Starring Michael Pillarella & Karen Knox.

Searching For Marceau - feature film (in development)

A young artist, determined to hone his gifts as a mime, embarks on a surreal journey of self-discovery, where the line between reality and imagination becomes blurred.

Shore Scripts Finalist

Nicholl Quarterfinalist

Slamdance, Austin FF, and Cleveland script competition finalist.

Top 1% of all scripts on Coverfly.

Searching for Marceau - Rip Reel

teaser trailer for our upcoming feature film.

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liminal

Steve lives both his past and present concurrently. As time is compressed, Steve finds himself in a transition; stuck between a family life built on half measures, and a desire for a more authentic experience.

liminal is now on CBC Gem

Liminal - Complete Film

Best Short at Canadian Film Fest

Best Short at Snowdance International Film Festival

Academy-qualifying festivals include Raindance, Dublin, Norwich, BendFilm, DC, Newport Beach, DWF, deadCenter, and HollyShorts.

liminal is available Canada-wide on CBC Gem.

Instagram @liminal.film

writer/director Dan Abramovici, producer Elsbeth McCall and Ali Mashayekhi, cinematographer Ian Macmillian, editor Mike Reisacher, music Spencer Creaghan and Chris Reineck

starring Aaron Poole, Emily Piggford, and Vlad Alexis

liminal Trailer

Play It Again

On the eve of Erin’s departure to a new job in a new city, her best friend Kitty invites her over for their last movie night together. Little does Erin know, but Kitty has a grand romantic gesture planned - a gesture worthy of the greatest romcom. But life hardly plays out like a movie…

Play It Again is now on CBC Gem

Play It Again - Trailer

Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the Austin International Film Festival.

Cordillera, Dances With Films, and the Cleveland International Film Festival.

instagram @staggforrestfilms

directed by Dan Abramovici, written by Liam Gareau, story by Myrthin Stagg, produced by Kate Forrest, Myrthin Stagg, Dan Abramovici, Ali Mashayekhi, cinematographer Curt Galindo Orozco, editor Mike Reisacher, starring Myrthin Stagg and Katherine Fogler

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Ben's At Home - Netflix Feature

Ben’s At Home follows the newly 30 and single Ben as he copes with life, love, and bouncing back from a bad breakup. Heartbroken and cynical, Ben makes the unusual decision never to leave his house again.

Ben's at Home Official Trailer

Canadian Film Fest winner for Best Feature

Gasparilla Film Festival Audience Choice Award.

Rhode Island Film Festival Best Feature Award.

Netflix Canada from 2016 to 2018.

Currently available on Apple. Distributed by PNP.

directed by Mars Horodyski, written by Dan Abramovici and Mars Horodyski, produced by Anneli Ekborn, Mars Horodyski, and Dan Abramovici, cinematographer Walter Pacifico, edited by Mike Reisacher

starring Dan Abramovici, Jess Embro, Jim Annan, Inessa Frantowski, Rob Baker, David Reale, Craig Brown, and Schnitzel the Dog.

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GRACE

Made to promote mental health awareness. This film is about a young girl who is confronted by her father's depression. After the film we have a discussion about mental health and stigma, with Dr Lofchy and Dr Pare.

Grace - Short Film for Mental Health Awareness - Q&A after film with Dr Lofchy and Dr Pare

The filmmakers have donated this film to promote health conversation around mental health. Please reach out if you would like to use this film.

written/directed by Dan Abramovici, produced by X. ARI, edited by Mike Reisacher, cinematographer Alex Tong, starring Matthew Gouveia, Kelly Van der Berg, and Serafina Bennett

An Acquired Taste

What if a horrendous chef accidentally created the one dish that changed the culinary landscape forever? This mockumentary follows a talentless Michelin Star Chef who stumbles upon a culinary sensation.

An Acquired Taste has been selected by Film Shortage for streaming. Link HERE.

An Acquired Taste - Comedy Short

The film is now streaming internationally on Film Shortage

directed by Dan Abramovici, written by Spencer Robson, produced by Elsbeth McCall, cinematographer Gayle Ye, edit by Mike Reisacher.

starring Spencer Robson, Katie Corbridge, Gordon Hecht, Supinder Wraich, Matthew Gouveia, Ryan Bruce, Paniz Zade, Schnitzel The Dog.

SCR__BLE

A game of Scrabble escalates to become very funny, and very competitive, very quickly.

SCR__BLE - comedy short

written/produced by Dan Abramovici, directed by Mike Fly, cinematographer Curt Galindo Orozco, editor Pat Fairbairn, starring Dan Abramovici and Andrea Fletcher