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I Pump Therefore I am

A philosophy graduate student works as a gas station attendant pumping gas and giving out philosophy advice to pay his way through school.

  • Ian Goldberg
    Director
    The Matter of Ronnie Goldblatt
  • Ian Goldberg
    Writer
    The Matter of Ronnie Goldblatt
  • Ian Goldberg
    Producer
    The Matter of Ronnie Goldblatt
  • Jordan Wendzina
    Key Cast
    "Cam"
    The Wrath, Charlie, Far From Me
  • Ryan James
    Key Cast
    "Mr. Cohen"
    Jon Benet Ramsay, A Dickens of a Christmas, Peace Be With Us
  • Jeff Jacobs
    Key Cast
    "Milo"
    Floribama Murders, Season 1, Episodes 5 and 6, Peace Be With Us, 1997, Brothers in Arms, Borrowdale 3
  • Kevin Morrison
    Key Cast
    "Danny"
    Jon Benet Ramsey, The Abandons Piano Player, Where the Heart Is, Tracks in the Snow
  • Monte McNaughton
    Key Cast
    "Officer O'Malley"
    Driver's Licence, Fear and Trembling, So the Story Goes
  • Brett Ballendine
    Key Cast
    "Pastor Williams"
    Deathgasm 2: Goremageddon
  • Claudia Marcelino
    Key Cast
    "Rosa"
    The Killer, Roadhouse
  • Mike Gerspacher
    Key Cast
    "Joey Pickles"
    Power in the Blood, Occam's Razor
  • Chase Gray
    Key Cast
    "Squeegee Guy"
    Spectator, Desiderium, Through the Door
  • Scott Tay
    Director of Photography
    The Deceased War, Yarn, Dr. Moonlight
  • Reid Geissler
    Camera and Lighting
    Toxic, Brother, My Absurd Journey of True Love's Kiss and How I Became Mortal
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 7, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 CAD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 35 mm, 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.89 : 1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Ian Goldberg

"I Pump Therefore I Am" is Ian's second film. His debut film "The Matter of Ronnie Goldblatt" was nominated for best feature film, Saskatchewan Independent Film Awards, 2018 and best comedy, Yorkton Film Festival, 2019. Asides from filmmaking, Ian has worked as a legal aid lawyer in Saskatchewan for the past 14 years. When Ian is not working he enjoys spending time with his kids Gabriella and Jonathan, and his morkie dog "Billy". In his spare time, Ian also enjoys playing drums/percussion.

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