Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – 4:00 pm; and
Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 9:00 pm
Galaxy Cinemas Barrie, 72 Commerce Park Dr., Barrie, ON L4N 8W8
When melancholic construction worker Dan finds himself drifting from his wife and daughter, he discovers community and purpose in a local theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet. As the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life, he and his family are forced to confront a personal loss.
Awards: 2 wins, 6 nominations
Winner – 2 awards: Golden Space Needle Awards for Best Director and Best Performance (Keith Kupferer), Seattle International Film Festival, 2024
Nominated – 2 awards: Golden Space Needle Awards for Best Film and Best Performance (Katherine Mallen Kupferer), Seattle International Film Festival, 2024
Nominated – American Independents Competition, Cleveland International Film Festival, 2024
Nominated – Knight Marimbas Award, Miami Film Festival, 2024
Nominated – Audience Award – Festival Favourites, SXSW Film Festival, 2024
"Demonstrating the healing power of the arts, the disarming “Ghostlight” is a deeply moving and affectionate examination of how community can get us through tough times.” – Lynn Venhaus, PopLifeSTL Padcast
“With a script that skillfully balances drama with moments of poetic beauty, Ghostlight stands out as a work that entertains while inviting reflection on human nature and the therapeutic capacity of art.” – Gisela Savdie, Letra Urbana
“Ghostlight segues from lighthearted comedy to poignant drama and then back again, masterfully handling those transitions in a way that feels subtle and natural.” – Abe Friedtanzer, Cinema Daily, US
"Something rare: a film that makes you marvel at the pleasure of storytelling." - INDIE WIRE
"A feat of screen magic enabled by the casting of the real-life Kupferer family." - DEADLINE