A Mighty Poison
Wannabe pop star, Angelo, is pressured to share his latest hit with a coworker, just as an unexpected discovery challenges his digital facade.
Writer & Director: Kyle Marchen | Produced by: Rebeca Ortiz, Van Wickiam, Eponine Young
Narrative short film | Dark Comedy Horror | 13 minutes | 1.90:1
Public Space Productions | Toronto Arts Council | Ontario Arts Council
Cinematographer: Julian Lomaga
Production Designer: Stephanie Sakaki
Original Music: Joseph Sims
CAST
Angelo: Brandon Antonio
Scott: Kevin Romano
Security Guard: William McLeod
Cathy: Paula Da Nova
Crowd: Jayne Alexander, Bailey Coyle, Heidi Dienesch, Maddie Gibson, Eric Marchen, Beverley Press, Anna Racovali, Alex Reino, Christian Rika, Sophie Shin
Angelo's Mom: Amanda Collucci
CREW
First Assistant Director: Shannon Tosic-McNally
Casting Director: Rebeca Ortiz
Casting Support Services: Breakdown Services
Locations: Eponine Young
First Assistant Camera: Yevgeniy Vaskov
Second Assistant Camera: Ashley Bodika
Key Grip: Matthew Labra
Gaffer: Gautier Gacon
Grip: Gerald Eze, Mac Fiumana, Julien Mamazza, Daniel Zlobin
Car Rig: Michael Arena
Sound Recordist: Jake Moss
Costume Designer: Violet Yin
Key Hair and Makeup Artist: Hally Levy
Set Dresser: Sergio Garcia Palma, Julia Hogg
Key PA: Diego Perez
Story Editor: Heidi Dienesch, Ben O'Neil, Van Wickiam
Script Supervisor: Shiva Safari
Editor: Van Wickiam
Visual Effects: Miguel Fernandes, Christian Whiticar
Colour: The Vanity
Colourist: Jordan Benegbi
Producer: Valentina Garcia Salazar
Colour Producer: Kitty McKay
Sound Design: Joseph Sims
Sound Mix: Deanna Marano
Post Production Supervisor: Van Wickiam, Kyle Marchen
Poster & Title Design: Kyle Marchen
Thank You: Trevor Corrigan, Greg Fox, Melanie Garros, Dale Hamilton, Ben O'Neil, Marianne & Fernando Ortiz, Nancy Pettinicchio, Jessie Posthumus, Bev & Mike Press, Max F Sims, Angelo & Siggi Sampedro, Jacob Thompson
In Memory of Michael Marchen
Produced with the support of the City of Toronto through Toronto Arts Council
We would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario.
