The Matchmaker is a 2018 short drama film directed by Leonora Pitts.
Synopsis Sam is concerned that Flora, his elderly mother, is not getting the mental stimulation she needs to stave off dementia. When she moved into a retirement community, he decides to find her an ideal best friend to talk to, and keep her mind occupied. His entry into the lives of various residents in the community has unexpected results - some funny, and some heartbreaking.
Cast Barbara Bain: Sarah Rhea Perlman: Irene Robert Romanus: Sam Bryna Weiss: Flora
Awards 2018: Women Over 50 Film Festival - Best Drama 2018: Dam Short Film Festival: Best of the Fest Audience Award
Official selection - Select festival screenings Newport Beach Film Festival Hollywood Comedy Short Film Festival Bentonville Film Festival LA Shorts International Film Festival Raindance Film Festival Oregon Short Film Festival ReelAbilities Film Festival: New York San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
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