The Shelf - Directed by Jessica Gentle

Title: The Shelf 

Plot Summary: A Canadian Family living in the countryside battles with their internal thoughts (shown on written notes) while trying to surmount the difficult demands of the day. As family relations intensify, each member attempts to stash their notes on their shelf, but the shelves are stocked. Unique coping mechanisms using the “notes” are exposed. This semi-silent film uses symbolism to represent ideas and concepts.

Release Date: Jan. 2025

Director: Jessica Gentle

Assistant Director: Tyler Matoff

Actors: Jessica Gentle, Bobby McLeod, Draken Gentle, Chloe McLeod

Cinematographer: Judy Martens