Private Project

The Space Left Behind

When Helen's husband Jack dies, she struggles to live on her own and keep their hardware store going. She finds herself having to cope with Tom, an annoyingly persistent customer. But thanks to Jack, second chances can come in unexpected packages.

  • Jennifer Weller
    Director
    The Best Man's Speech
  • Jennifer Weller
    Writer
  • Dan Oldfield
    Writer
  • Barbara Saxberg
    Producer
  • Jennifer Weller
    Producer
  • Barbara Saxberg
    Key Cast
    "Helen"
    Would You Kill for Me? The Mary Bailey Story
  • Gabe Ferrazzo
    Key Cast
    "Tom"
  • Rene Boyer
    Key Cast
    "Jack"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 7 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 28, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Jennifer Weller

Jennifer is a filmmaker from Northwestern Ontario, Canada. Screenwriting is her life's grand passion. Directing comes in at a close second. In her hometown of Thunder Bay, Jennifer teaches screenwriting in the Film Production Program at her alma mater, Confederation College. Jennifer previously worked as a production assistant on Hollywood film and broadcast television productions in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Director Statement

"Jennifer believes film making is about telling a great story. End of story."