The Empress

Name of Film:
The Empress

Filmmaker:
Directed by Lyle Pisio

Total Runtime:
8 mins

Genre:
Animation

Synopsis:
Loneliness, Desire, Love, Hesitation, Miscommunication, Fear, and Loss
with a touch of alcoholism for comic relief. Trevor and Martha see
each other across a dingy bar and fall in love. The couples shyness is
only overcome in a mutual dream where their shadows dance together.
Inspired by the song ‘The Empress' by the Montreal band BRIGA, the
film is about the first hesitant motions of meeting and the fragility
of falling in love.

Country of Production:
Canada

Country of Filming:
Canada

Date of Completion:
08/08/2009

Other Festivals:
24+ festivals

Awards:
Taos Shortz Film Festival WINNER: BEST ANIMATION,
Victoria Film Festival WINNER: BEST ANIMATION

Premiere Status:
Tampa Bay