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Penance

Jimmy, a veteran pool hustler, arrives at his pool-hall to find a mysterious young woman beating down the competition. Intrigued by her talent and confident aggression, he agrees to a game that puts his entire livelihood at risk.

  • Ivet Koleva
    Director
  • Andreas Eichmuller
    Writer
  • Hijab Choudhary
    Producer
  • Craig Sorensen
    Key Cast
    "Jimmy"
  • Maya Molly
    Key Cast
    "Lydia"
  • Andrew Nicklin
    Key Cast
    "Ben"
  • Gregory Waggoner
    Cinematographer
  • Joelle McCallion
    Art Director
  • Gervaise Branch-Allen
    1st Assistant Director
  • Gregory Waggoner
    Editor
  • Jordan Vogel
    Digital Imaging Technician
  • Eduardo Lara Arreguin
    Camera Operator
  • Sean Carnduff
    Sound
  • Zrinna Mallock
    Gaffer
  • Jim Branigan
    Script Supervisor
  • Clive Garriques
    Grip
  • Darien Harris
    Makeup/Hair Stylist
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Family
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 27, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    235 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital - AVCHD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Edmonton International Film Festival
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Canada
    September 30, 2018
    Canadian Premiere
  • The Mosquers Film Festival
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Canada
    October 13, 2018
  • NUTV Student Film Festival
    Calgary, Alberta
    Canada
    September 13, 2018
  • NAIT First Year Student Film Private Screening
    Edmonton
    Canada
    April 27, 2018
    North American Premiere
Director Biography - Ivet Koleva

Ivet Koleva is the Director of Penance. She has worked as a director, actor and 1st assistant director in past productions. Her first projects involved writing and making short films for educational institutions, one of which was sent to Scotland; earning her acceptance into a Dramatic Arts program in Edinburgh. Ivet attends the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and is currently enrolled in the Digital Cinema program. She is passionate about bringing her creative vision and storytelling to life on screen, and is always looking to take on new challenges.

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