Dancing on the Elephant

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Dancing on the Elephant
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Directed byJulia Neill
Jacob Z. Smith
Written byLisa Hagen
Produced byTanya Preyde
Walter Forsyth
Starring Sheila McCarthy
Mary Walsh
Amanda Brugel
CinematographyKevin A. Fraser
Edited byAngela Baker
Music by Mo Kenney
Production
company
Gorgeous Mistake Productions
Release date
  • September 13, 2025 (2025-09-13)(AIFF)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguageEnglish

Dancing on the Elephant is a Canadian comedy-drama film, directed by Julia Neill and Jacob Z. Smith and released in 2025. [1] Adapted from the stage play by Lisa Hagen, the film stars Sheila McCarthy as Nora, a woman involuntarily placed in a retirement home by her family, who meets fellow retiree Edna (Mary Walsh) and sets out to reclaim control of her life by embarking on an adventure with her new friend.

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The cast also includes Amanda Brugel as Barbara, a nurse at the retirement home, as well as Reid Price, Jordan Poole, Bob Mann, Laura Jones, Micha Cromwell, Sara Campbell, Kevin Kincaid, Lee J. Campbell, Murlane Carew, Shane Harbinson, Jeff Schwager, Alvena Poole, Sandi Rankaduwa and Patrick Cadegan in supporting roles.

Production

The film was shot in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in spring 2024. [2]

Distribution

The film premiered at the 2025 Atlantic International Film Festival. [1] and has also screened at Cinfest Sudbury [3] and Edmonton International Film Festival [4] .

Awards

At AIFF, Walsh won the Joan Orenstein and David Renton Award for best performance, and Angela Baker won the award for Best Atlantic Editor. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 Kelly Townsend, "AIFF unveils four Atlantic features as world premieres for 45th festival". Playback , July 23, 2025.
  2. ↑ Nick Wangersky, "Dancing on the Elephant has already taken its first steps". Hollywood North Magazine, May 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ Campbell, Amanda (2025-09-13). "Dancing on the Elephant: An Evocative Exploration of Female Friendship in the 'Third Act'". The Way I See It Theatre & Music Blog. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  4. ↑ "Films". Edmonton International Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
  5. ↑ Andrew Tracy, "Sk+te’kmujue’katik, Little Lorraine top award winners at AIFF". Playback , September 15, 2025.


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