Debbie returns home to console Aiden after the loss of their father. They fight, reconcile, and finally understand what they lost. The story of Empty Spaces exposes the wounds of a family dealing with alcoholism and the secrets it harbors.
Winner | Best International Film / Berlin Shorts, Germany
Winner | Best International Film / Reale Film Festival, Italy
Winner | Best Canadian Narrative Short Film / Vancouver Independent Film Festival
Winner | Best Short Film / Brooklyn International Film Festival
Winner | Best Cinematography / Toronto Feedback Female Film Festival
Semi Finalist At:
Hong Kong Indie Film Festival
Canada Shorts Canadian & International Film Festival
Dumbo Film Festival
Official selection for:
Victoria Film Festival
European Short Film Festival
Montreal Independent Film Festival
Oaxaca FilmFest, Mexico
Santa Monica Film Awards, USA
Shockfest Film Festival, USA
RED Movie Awards
Stockholm City Film Festival, Sweden
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