The Answer Key
The Answer Key, also known as A Cure for Terminal Loneliness, is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Samir Rehem and released in 2007.[1] The film stars Joe Pingue as Joseph Strobe, a government contractor who faces the greatest challenge of his life when he tests positive for the affliction of terminal loneliness,[2] and Robin Brûlé as Dawn Moore, a woman who may offer him his only chance at saving his life.
| The Answer Key | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Samir Rehem | 
| Written by | Sean Moore Samir Rehem Joe Pingue | 
| Produced by | Robin Crumley Joe PingueSamir Rehem | 
| Starring | Joe Pingue Robin Brûlé | 
| Cinematography | Brendan Steacy | 
| Edited by | Samir Rehem | 
| Music by | Jim McGrath | 
| Production company | Capri Vision | 
| Release date | 
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| Running time | 22 minutes | 
| Country | Canada | 
| Language | English | 
The film premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival under the Cure for Terminal Loneliness title.[3] It was screened at the 2008 CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival as The Answer Key, where Brendan Steacy won the award for Best Cinematography in a Canadian Short Film.[4]
The film was a Genie Award nominee for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 29th Genie Awards in 2009.[5]
References
    
- Henrietta Walmark, "Critic's choice". The Globe and Mail, May 16, 2008.
- "When you only have four minutes to spare". National Post, June 10, 2008.
- Etan Vlessing, "U.S. fare speaks to Toronto in fest lineup". The Hollywood Reporter, August 23, 2007.
- "CFC alumni take home top prizes at Worldwide Short Film Festival". Canada NewsWire, June 16, 2008.
- Manon Dumais, "Génie 2009 : ça intéresse-t-i quelqu’un ?". Voir, April 3, 2009.