Happy Place is a Canadian drama film, directed by Helen Shaver and released in 2020. An adaptation of the theatrical play by Pamela Mala Sinha, the film centres on a group of women residing at an inpatient mental health clinic after various personal crises.[1]
| Happy Place | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Helen Shaver |
| Written by | Pamela Mala Sinha |
| Produced by | Elise Cousineau Andrew Nicholas McCann Smith Jennifer Kawaja Julia Sereny |
| Starring | Clark Backo Sheila McCarthy Liisa Repo-Martell Mary Walsh |
| Cinematography | Jackson Parrell |
| Edited by | Simone Smith Tad Seaborn |
| Music by | Justin Small Ohad Benchetrit |
Production company | Sienna Films |
| Distributed by | Pacific Northwest Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film's cast includes Sinha, Clark Backo, Marie-Eve Perron, Tara Rosling, Liisa Repo-Martell, Jennifer Wigmore, Sheila McCarthy and Mary Walsh.[1] The film commenced production in September 2019 in the Parry Sound District,[1] primarily at Lake Rosseau.
The film premiered on September 20, 2020 at the 2020 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival, and subsequently screened at the 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival.[2]
Awards and nominations edit
| Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Nominees | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | May 20, 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Mary Walsh | Won | [3] |
| Best Costume Design | Bernadette Croft | Nominated | |||
| Best Hair | Ashley Nay | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ a b c Lauren Malyk, "Sienna Films, Helen Shaver roll on Happy Place". Playback, May 2, 2019.
- ^ Lauren Malyk, "Loretta Todd’s Monkey Beach to open Vancouver Int’l Film Festival". Playback, September 3, 2020.
- ^ Brent Furdyk (March 30, 2021). "Canadian Screen Awards Announces 2021 Film Nominations". ET Canada. Archived from the original on March 30, 2021.
External links edit
- Happy Place at IMDb
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