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Hope is throwing one final hurrah before her big trip. Jokes are flying, Champagne is flowing - and emotions are running high. As time marches onward, the guests reach a tipping point and Hope's true intentions come to light.

  • Mat Rich
    Director
    Eau de Jesus, Reverse Romeo and Juliette
  • Amanda Lynn Petrin
    Writer
    The Anniversary, All the Things, Touched
  • Jonathan Vanderzon
    Writer
    Eau de Jesus
  • Amanda Lynn Petrin
    Producer
    The Anniversary, All the Things, Touched, Little Bird
  • Jonathan Vanderzon
    Producer
  • Byron A. Martin
    Producer
    Morning After, Copenhagen Road
  • Amanda Lynn Petrin
    Key Cast
    "Hope"
    Touched, Follow, Tag You're It
  • Jonathan Vanderzon
    Key Cast
    "Anger"
    Office Games, the Target
  • Matt Lacas
    Key Cast
    "Acceptance"
    Sex & Ethnicity, Brick Mansions
  • Rosie Callaghan
    Key Cast
    "Shock"
    All the Things, Musicals in Everyday Life
  • Shiva Safari
    Key Cast
    "Denial"
    Secret Society of Second Born Royals
  • Annie Yao
    Key Cast
    "Depression"
    Fatherhood, Tough Gals
  • Shannon T. McNally
    Key Cast
    "Bargaining"
    Finding Harold, Murdoch Mysteries
  • Rene Arseneau
    Cinematography
    Dystonia, Le Mur
  • Stephanie Blaquera
    1st AD
    Touched
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    drama
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 18, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    1080p / 23.98fps
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mat Rich

Mat Rich never "planned" on becoming a director; he just followed his gut and did every ridiculous thing that came to mind until he ended up with a clear mission and a deep passion. A passion that has allowed him to travel across the world doing what he loves, while collaborating with people far more important than some québecois daredevil with a mullet (i.e. him).

From hit music videos, to award winning short films; his work always contains an element of zaniness. Whether he's tackling an ambitious concept, or attempting to justify a ludicrous premise, he endeavors to shock his audience, make them laugh, and ultimately, make them think.

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Director Statement

When approached with this script, what really won me over was the story’s meta narrative. The symbolism at the root of these colourful characters provides this universal story with multiple layers of interpretation. Get-Together is a wholesome film with a lot of heart and just the right amount of cheese.