The Light Before the Sun
2024 Canadian short film directed by Michael Greyeyes
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The Light Before the Sun is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Michael Greyeyes and released in 2024.[1] The film stars Jamie Thomas King as Daniel Wolf, a self-help guru who returns home from an international book tour to an empty house because his wife Amanda (Tamara Podemski) is away, and is drawn into his own self-destructive patterns when his estranged friend Freddie (Rick Roberts) arrives for a visit.
Jamie Thomas King
Tamara Podemski
Rick Roberts
Tamara Podemski
| The Light Before the Sun | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael Greyeyes |
| Written by | Rob Baker Jamie Thomas King Tamara Podemski |
| Produced by | Tamara Podemski |
| Starring | Jamie Thomas King Rick Roberts Tamara Podemski |
| Cinematography | Guy Godfree |
| Edited by | Christopher John Malanchen |
| Music by | Deanna H. Choi |
Production company | Blackbird Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 33 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The cast also includes Jennifer Podemski, Karen LeBlanc, Tony Nappo and Tattiawna Jones in supporting roles.
The film was written by King and Tamara Podemski with Rob Baker, and was produced as the first film by Blackbird Productions, King's and Podemski's new production firm.[1]
It premiered in October 2024 at the Hamilton Film Festival.[1]
Awards
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTRA Toronto Awards | 2025 | Outstanding Performance, Male | Rick Roberts | Won | [2] |
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2026 | Best Performance in a Live Action Short Drama | Jamie Thomas King | Pending | [3] |
