The Matchmaker (2018 film)

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Directed byLeonora Pitts
Screenplay bySy Rosen
CinematographyMike Kellog
Music byNick Pierone
The Matchmaker
Film poster; from left to right, and elderly man, a short and curly-haired elderly woman, and a taller gray-haired elderly woman are leaning on a railing of what appears to be an apartment building. The three are laughing and talking.
Directed byLeonora Pitts
Screenplay bySy Rosen
CinematographyMike Kellog
Music byNick Pierone
Release date
  • July 29, 2018 (2018-07-29) (LA Shorts International Film Festival)
Running time
12 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Matchmaker is a 2018 short drama film directed by Leonora Pitts.

Sam is concerned that Flora, his elderly mother, is not getting the mental stimulation she needs to stave off dementia.[1] When she moved into a retirement community, he decides to find her an ideal best friend to talk to, and keep her mind occupied. His entry into the lives of various residents in the community has unexpected results - some funny, and some heartbreaking.

Cast

Awards

  • 2018: Women Over 50 Film Festival - Best Drama[2]
  • 2018: Dam Short Film Festival: Best of the Fest Audience Award[2][3]

Official selection - Select festival screenings

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