The Touch (1997/I)

User Rating:

3.3/10   

Director:

Glenn MacIntosh

Writer:

Glenn MacIntosh (writer)

Genre:

Short | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Two confused friends are about to embrace one last hope.

Plot:

Ian is an eccentric, late twenties introvert on the verge of falling for his deceivingly happy-go-lucky co-worker...

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film

Cast

Rick Roberts	...	Ian
Joy Tanner	...	Max

Directed by
Glenn MacIntosh

Writing credits (in alphabetical order)
Glenn MacIntosh		writer

Produced by
Bernie Burford	....	co-producer
Glenn MacIntosh	....	producer
Gary Mueller	....	co-producer

Original Music by
Paul Ruskay

Cinematography by
Glenn Warner

Film Editing by
Charlotte Disher
Rob Jackson

Casting by
Susan Forrest

Production Design by
Karen M. Clark

Art Direction by
Theresa Tindall

Costume Design by
Joyce Schure

Production Management
David Forsyth	....	unit manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Julie Holdsworth	....	third assistant director

Art Department
Jill Bedford	....	daily painter
Alan Doucette	....	daily property master
Jason Eastaway	....	laborer
Eric Fruendt	....	carpenter
Darrell Gasparini	....	property master
Martha Kerr	....	set dresser
Don Lamont	....	swing
John Lamont	....	swing
Maggie Maclean	....	daily property assistant
Doug Moorehouse	....	carpenter
Kayla Myers	....	set painter
Jaclyn Shoub	....	property buyer
Arni Stone	....	swing (as Arnie Stone)
Phil Topplin	....	swing
Hugh Walker	....	head carpenter
Doug West	....	carpenter
Bill White	....	construction coordinator

Sound Department
Richard Calistan	....	adr recordist
Michael Cole	....	sound recordist
Dana Kearns	....	boom operator
Joe Mancuso	....	sound editor
Victor Oland	....	adr recordist
Ed Poty	....	sound editor

Special Effects by
Tim Barraball	....	special effects coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department
Paul Dias	....	best boy electric
Rich Green	....	first assistant camera
Dennis Kim	....	second assistant camera
Frank Lampreia	....	electrician
Ron Matais	....	electrician
David McNeil	....	gaffer
Ziggi Miller	....	daily electrician
Tom O'Reilly	....	dolly grip
Nick Swyntuch	....	grip
Scott Westerlaken	....	key grip
Steve Wilkie	....	still photographer

Editorial Department
Chris Drake	....	colorist
Al O'Hara	....	on-line editor
Brent Whitmore	....	assistant editor

Transportation Department
Dave Marwick	....	transportation coordinator
Geoff Picherack	....	assistant transportation coordinator

Other crew
Diane Botelho	....	craft service
Dave Campbell	....	assistant location manager
Michael De Oliveira	....	assistant location manager
Anthony Grosse	....	production assistant
David Hardy	....	production coordinator
Ramona Jankauskas	....	script supervisor
Patricia Joyes	....	senior script supervisor
Randy Kennedy	....	location scout
Paul Kenyon	....	location manager
John May	....	additional conceptual editor
Ian Tatai	....	tlc operator
Anthony 'Bam Bam' Thomas	....	accountant

Production Companies

• Cinemac Inc.

Runtime:

22 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Cinemac Inc.

A must see film in the exploration of human connection

This is a unique story that explores the relationship between two individuals with very different and opposed personalities.

I found much of the film to be exquisite as it displayed the awkwardness of human contact at what may or may not be the early stages of a relationship. The simplicity of its execution allows the viewer to focus on the actors and the story without being distracted by gimmicky shots or flashy edits. The acting was very strong and both performers took their roles well. They felt like real people in a real situation with genuine concern for each other.

I really enjoyed this movie and found it quite masterful at times.