Our Long Goodbye

A struggling musician also plays caregiver to his father with dementia—each night awakening lost memories with an old song.

  • Dave Beamish
    Director
    Dark Corners
  • Dave Beamish
    Writer
    Dark Corners
  • Erin Morgan
    Producer
  • Christina McInulty
    Producer
  • Sarah Angelle
    Producer
  • Grace Chin
    Producer
  • Dave Beamish
    Producer
  • David Attar
    Key Cast
    "Mark"
    The Good Doctor
  • Peter Hall
    Key Cast
    "Charles"
    Black Mirror
  • Carmel Amit
    Key Cast
    "Eva"
    Loudermilk
  • Andy Brown
    Cinematography
    Bucketheads
  • Dave Chick
    Music Score
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Family
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 9, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 CAD
  • 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
  • OFFICIAL SELECTION - Sundar Prize Film Festival
    Surrey BC
    Canada
    April 25, 2026
    Surrey Premiere
    Official Selection
  • QUARTERFINALIST - Canada Shorts
    Vancouver
    Canada
    December 13, 2025
    N/A
    Quarterfinalist
  • HONORABLE MENTION: WSXA Barcelona International Film Festival
    Barcelona
    Spain
    Honorable Mention
  • BEST SHORT FILM: Echoes Film Festival
    Corfu
    Greece
    October 11, 2025
    European Premiere
    Award Recipient
  • US PREMIERE: 41st Boston Film Festival
    Boston, MA
    United States
    September 18, 2025
    US / American
    Official Selection
  • VIRTUAL SCREENING: Venezia Shorts
    Venice
    Italy
    December 11, 2025
    TBC
    Semi-Finalist
  • WORLD PREMIERE: Vancouver Short Film Festival
    Vancouver, BC
    Canada
    June 15, 2025
    World
    Official Selection
  • TOP 6 SCREENING (Non-Premiere)
    Vancouver
    Canada
    April 20, 2024
    N/A
    Crazy8s Top 6 Selection
Director Biography - Dave Beamish

Dave Beamish is a Canadian filmmaker based in Vancouver and recent alumni of the Crazy8s Film Society with his short Our Long Goodbye, a Top 3 finalist in the DGC Greenlight initiative. His directorial debut, Dark Corners, earned Best Director honors at Toronto’s Alternative Film Festival and Best Film at the End Of Days Film Festival. A versatile industry professional, Dave is an actor in series like Goosebumps & Riverdale and A24's new film October, while also location scouting for major studio productions like HBO’s The Last of Us and Netflix's Emmy-nominated hit MAID.

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Director Statement

"Our Long Goodbye" is a poignant exploration of the impact of dementia on families, inspired by deeply personal experiences. This short film delves into the connective power of music and the journey from denial to acceptance, as seen through the eyes of Mark, a caregiver grappling with the loss of his father while navigating his own stagnant career. At its heart, the story delivers a message of resilience: even after losing a loved one to dementia, caregivers can and should embrace the possibility of a meaningful life.

Deeply personal to me, this story reflects my family's journey through dementia, having lost my grandmother and aunt to the disease, while others close to me are currently affected. This intimate connection shapes the emotional authenticity of the film, reminding viewers of the sacrifices caregivers make and the profound challenges they face. Through Mark’s struggles, we aim to evoke empathy and admiration for caregivers worldwide.

With a rich original soundtrack co-created by our composer Dave Chick, lead actor David Attar, and myself, alongside a touching 1920s cover of I’m Going Away Blues, the film marries its narrative with evocative music to deepen its emotional impact. "Our Long Goodbye" aspires to linger in the hearts and minds of its audience, inspiring reflection on family, loss, and the pursuit of dreams despite life's adversities.