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Around The Bend

Ever have one of those days when nothing seems to go right? When you feel the world has lost its human connection and the 'rules' cease making sense? Meet Clare an everywoman faced with the impossible challenge of convincing the rule abiding, earbudded Blockmart Video store clerk, Jennifer, that together they can “change the way it always gets done” simply by replacing the rules with good old common sense. But in the surreal world of Blockmart Video, things only go from bad to worse. As much as Clare tries to reason with her, it's clear the robotic Jennifer won't budge. When another customer accepts the status quo, Clare knows all hope is lost for humanity. It's enough to send you Around The Bend !

  • Tammy Bentz
    Director
    The Revelation, Lights Camera Gay, Passion Hunter, Chomp
  • Tammy Bentz
    Writer
    Way Too Blonde, The "F" Word, Wumpa, The Revelation, Chomp
  • Tammy Bentz
    Producer
    The Revelation, Passion Hunter, Chomp
  • Smita Acharrya
    Producer
    Being Ben Affleck, Hyphae, Sorry Girl
  • Jessica Heafey
    Key Cast
    "Jennifer"
    Supernatural
  • Allixandria T. East
    Key Cast
    "Diva"
    Millenium
  • Tammy Bentz
    Key Cast
    "Clare"
    The Unauthorized Full House Story, Prozac Nation, Ground Zero, The L Word
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2012
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Edmonton International Film Festival
    Edmonton
    Canada
    October 9, 2014
    Canadian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Best Shorts Competition
    La Jolie, California
    United States
    March 1, 2014
    United States Premiere
    Official Selection
  • National Screen Institute Online Film Festival
    Winnipeg
    Canada
    December 1, 2014
    Online Premiere
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Tammy Bentz
    Country: Canada
Director Biography - Tammy Bentz

Tammy Bentz has written and directed numerous short films including the award-winning CHOMP which was featured at various film festivals throughout Canada and the U.S. Her television credits include directing for Business Television and for the APTN Series, CHIEFS AND CHAMPIONS as well as directing the promo spot for Volleyball BC's Pro Beach Event.

Her half hour documentaries PASSION HUNTER: SAYING YES and PASSION HUNTER: IMPULSE have screened at the Whistler Film Festival, The Female Eye Film Festival in Toronto and the Banff Summer Arts Festival.

Tammy comes to directing from an acting and writing background. As a Graduate from the Vancouver Playhouse Acting School with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta, Tammy has performed internationally including the EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL. As Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of the award-winning Full Figure Theatre Company, she wrote, directed and performed the troupe's highly acclaimed comedies: WAY TOO BLONDE; THE “F” WORD (CAN FEMINISM BE FUNNY?) and WUMPA… AN ADVENTURE all over the world. She's also directed for Green Thumb Theatre; Theatre Under The Gun and Laughing Matters Theatre Company.

As an alumnae of the prestigious Women In The Director’s Chair Workshop at Banff, Tammy continues to direct & teach for the Vancouver Film School as well as BCIT and is a past member of the CWWA Board of Directors.

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