Pin Wheel

Pin Wheel tells the story of a forty year old, 2SLGBTQ+ character who has an unexpected encounter during an isolated time in her life. The narrative short film, part light-hearted drama and part celebration of solitude, speaks of the universal themes of heartbreak, belonging and kinship.

  • Steph Krawchuk
    Director
  • Carey Shaw
    Director
  • Steph Krawchuk
    Writer
  • Carey Shaw
    Producer
  • Steph Krawchuk
    Key Cast
    "Jules"
  • Lauren Tastad
    Key Cast
    "Hannah"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Narrative, Drama, LGBTQ
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 6, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    18,000 CAD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Mackenzie Art Gallery
    Regina
    Canada
    June 6, 2024
    Saskatchewan
  • Remai Modern
    Saskatoon
    Canada
    September 19, 2024
    Saskatoon
Director Biography - Steph Krawchuk, Carey Shaw

Carey Shaw

A professional photographer for the past 25 years, Carey Shaw (she/her) is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Treaty 6. With a BFA from the Alberta College of Art & Design, her photography work focuses on portraits, relationships, memories and identity. Carey has worked as an Artist in Residence with the Saskatchewan Arts Board and community arts educator and artistic coordinator with the MacKenzie Art Gallery and Common Weal Community Arts. She continues to teach photography and traditional darkroom practices with PAVED Arts, University of Saskatoon and Remai Modern.

Steph Krawchuk

Born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Steph Krawchuk holds a BFA from the University of Saskatchewan. Her abstract paintings explore the interplay between line, shape, colour and texture. Her work has been included in numerous exhibitions, both locally and internationally, and can be found in public and private collections throughout Canada. Krawchuk lives and works in Saskatoon.

Carey + Steph

Shaw and Krawchuk are first time filmmakers. They began collaborating in 2021, under the name Racquet Club Creative Studio. Pin Wheel is their debut short film.

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Director Statement

We are excited to present our first short film Pin Wheel for several reasons. Creatively, we are exploring and working with a medium that is new to us. Our aim as filmmakers, is to create stories with a voice that is female, 2SLGBTQ+, genuine, relatable and universal. Pin Wheel was shot entirely in Saskatoon, with a cast, crew and musicians based in Saskatchewan. This experience has propelled our creative practices in a new direction, while also helping grow our small community of Saskatchewan female filmmakers.