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Justin & Julie

Thierry Paradis / 2013 / 17 min. / Canada / FRENCH / SUBS INTERNATIONAL FRENCH, ENGLISH

Synopsis

Julie and Justin go out to celebrate some of their relationship’s anniversaries at a restaurant. Since their first date five years ago, their careers have followed different paths. Julie loves her work, but Justin feels trapped and desperate. All their plans together have fizzled. Where to go from here ?

Cast & Crew

  • Director : Thierry Paradis
  • DOP : François Gamache
  • Editing : Benoit Côté
  • Art director : Sylvain Décarie
  • Sound : Jean-Philippe Jourdain
  • Original score : Kim Gaboury
  • Production : Abnegation Films

Genre

Fiction

Topics

Romance, Relations, Sexuality, Work

Trailer

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Biography

Thierry Paradis was born in Quebec City, where he still lives. He has a degree in computer science and a certificate in film studies from Université Laval.

He has extensive experience in the area of information technology (IT), mainly acquired managing large and small scale solutions development projects. After more than twelve years in IT, he decided to produce Justin & Julie, his first short film. He spent two years juggling the roles of part-time producer, writer, and director. He financed the film out of his own retirement savings.

Filmography

  • 2013
    Justin & Julie / 17 min.

Festivals

- 2013 -
In Competition | Rendez-Vous Québec Cinéma, Canada
In Competition | Fantasia Film Festival, Canada
In Competition | Festival de Cinéma de la Ville de Québec, Canada

- 2014 -
In Competition | Love Actually Film Festival, USA

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