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

Awards & Recognition

  • Best Midnight Film Nominee | Palm Springs International Short Film Festival 2026

  • Best Comedy Film Nominee | Palm Springs International Short Film Festival 2026

Official Selections

  • Palm Springs International Short Film Festival 2026

  • Fantasia International Film Festival 2026

  • Bolton International Film Festival 2026

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.