Experiencing Interruptions?

No Room to Grieve

Healthcare workers are heroes, but they're still human. Explore the trauma nurses endure to help others, and the lasting impact of PTSD.

  • Jendo Shabo
    Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor
  • Susan Sommerdyk
    Producer
  • Samantha Lillian
    Key Cast
    "Emma"
  • Liam Couvion
    Key Cast
    "Patient"
  • Jo-Dee Brown
    Supporting Cast
  • Kathy Roberts
    Supporting Cast
  • Kitu Turcas
    Supporting Cast
  • Carol LeClair
    Supporting Cast
  • Sandy Kravetz
    Supporting Cast
  • Peter McLeod
    Supporting Cast
  • Shawn May
    Supporting Cast
  • Ryan Cloutier
    Supporting Cast
  • Melissa-Rae Windover
    Make-up
  • Andrew Seguin
    Music
  • Marcello Morle
    Music
  • Rachel Fitzgerald
    Still Photographer
  • Michael J. Krym
    Associate Producer
  • Maia Milo-Ledoux
    Production Assistants
  • Stiven Agoubi
    Production Assistants
  • Angelo Morle
    Production Assistants
  • Rachel Fitzgerald
    Production Assistants
  • Marcello Morle
    Production Assistants
  • Andrew Seguin
    Production Assistants
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, horror
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 9, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    1,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony PXW-FS5
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director
Director Statement

Before working with the Ontario Nurses' Union on this project, I had no idea the kind of chaos nurses deal with on a daily basis. With video being the most effective method to convey information with emotion, my goal was to portray the horror stories I heard first hand in an immersive, grounded experience that will hopefully help people empathize rather than blame healthcare workers.