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FML

A grieving woman's eulogy to the deceased.

  • Zachary Chabot
    Director
  • Zachary Chabot
    Writer
  • Zachary Chabot
    Producer
  • Lorelei E Miller
    Producer
  • Isabelle Bidal
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 18, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • DiverCity Film Festival
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Canada
    March 21, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Ottawa Youth Film Festival
    Ottawa, Ontario
    Canada
    May 11, 2024
    Official Selection - 3rd place winner
Director Biography - Zachary Chabot

Zachary Chabot is an independent bilingual filmmaker based in Gatineau. The former actor spent 13 years portraying roles on the stage and the screen, earning recognition for his portrayals of Ewart (2017) in 'Schoolhouse', Linus Van Pelt (2016) in 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' and Zach/Zoe (2012) in 'Annulé, Ça veux dire quoi?'. He is a graduate of the Media and Communication Studies program at Brock University where his debut short film, REWIND, was a finalist at the 24-Hour Film Festival. His film Road Trip won the 2020 edition of the festival. As of 2024, he is the Jury President for the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival.

Zach spends his free time writing and producing short films while enjoying talking and promoting independent Canadian cinema.

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Director Statement

'FML' asks, "Can I really live without my phone?". It is a social commentary on the impact of smartphones using writing and performance as its driving force.