Until branches bend
written & directed by Sophie Jarvis
2022 | Canada/Switzerland | 98’
Synopsis
Set in the seemingly peaceful Okanagan, a distraught cannery worker discovers an invasive insect that could threaten the livelihood of her entire town. Until Branches Bend is a compelling debut drama from writer-director Sophie Jarvis (TIFF ’12’s The Worst Day Ever) that examines how nature can interrupt our best-laid plans.
Distribution Photon Films (Canada), Outside the Box (Switzerland)
International Sales TVCO
With Support From Telefilm Canada, Crave, Swiss Federal Office of Culture, Canadian Media Fund, RSI Radiotelevisione Svizzera
Cast
Grace Glowicki, Alexandra Roberts, Quelemia Sparrow, Lochlyn Munro, Cloe Sparrow-Crawford, Antoine Desrochers
Key Crew
Producers: Sara Blake, Magali Gillon-Krizaj, Tyler Hagan
Co-Producers: Michela Pini, Olga Lamontanara
Cinematographer: Jeremy Cox
Production Designer: Charlie Hannah
Editor: Kane Stewart
Composer: Kieran Jarvis
Select Film Festivals
Toronto International Film Festival 2022 - World Premiere
Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival 2022 - International Premiere
SXSW Film Festival 2023 - US Premiere
Beijing International Film Festival 2023 - Asia Premiere
Locarno International Film Festival 2023 - Suisse Panorama
Awards
Solothurn Film Festival - Prix de Soleuere 2023
Vancouver International Film Festival - Best BC Film 2022



