The Clearing

Following his wife’s sudden hospitalization, and the subsequent return of his step-son, John is forced to confront his wife’s worsening physical and mental condition, his own mortality, and his past falterings in fatherhood.

  • Jacob Stefiuk
    Director
  • Jacob Stefiuk
    Writer
  • Jacob Stefiuk
    Producer
  • Scaffographe Productions
    Producer
    SOMNUS, Anastasia, Ice Scream [Crème molle]
  • Bob Eichenberger
    Key Cast
    "John"
  • Frédéric Lavallée
    Key Cast
    "Aaron"
  • Ingunn Omholt
    Key Cast
    "Elaine"
  • Scaffographe
    Executive producer
  • Guillaume Chabot
    Post-Production Supervisor
    SOMNUS, Anastasia, Ice Scream [Crème molle]
  • Xavier Hovington-Dupuis
    Editor
  • Tamim Ahmed
    Art Director
  • Calvin Liu
    Cinematographer
  • Laurent Léveillé
    Sound Designer
  • Silas Goodman
    Composer
  • Tristan Lauzon
    Colorist
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 7, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    17:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival 2025
    Lafayette
    United States
    January 24, 2025
    World Premiere
Director - Jacob Stefiuk