Short Films

Contents of the Heart (director, co-writer)

An old man takes a heartbreaking and beautiful journey into the memories of his forbidden love of 50 years ago as he digs through the contents of an old trunk. Short Film - completed for the 48 Hour Film Contest, Winnipeg Film Group in 2016.

Awards & Screenings: The 48, Ten Year Retrospective (Official Selection), Toronto International Film Festival Bell Lightbox, February 2020; Gimli Film Festival Beach Screening, July 2017; Gimli Film Festival 48 Hour Contest (Best Film, Best Score), July 2016; REEL Pride (Official Selection), October 2016; Rainbow Visions LGBT Film Festival (Official Selection, Best Canadian Short), November 2016; Canada Shorts Film Festival (Official Selection, Award of Commendation), November 2016; Accolade Global Film Competition (Award of Merit), November 2016; Winnipeg Film Group Member Screening, November 2016; Accolade Global Film Festival (Humanitarian Award Honorable Mention), December 2016; Best Shorts Competition (Award of Merit), December 2016

Cast: Jerry McIlroy (old man), Christopher Young (young lover 1), Grant Davidson (young lover 2)

Crew: Julie Epp (director, co-writer), Kari Rieger (co-writer, casting), Jordan Popowich (cinematographer), Casey Harrison (cinematographer), Destiny Gulewich (editor), Allison Stevens (sound recorder), Bahram Ghaemi (lighting), Vanessa Kuzina (original score), David Greisman (colourist)

As We Are (director)

A story about family secrets and the courage the be who we truly are. Explores gender roles and gender identity. Short Film - completed for the 48 Hour Film Contest, Winnipeg Film Group in 2017.

Awards & Screenings: Gimli Film Festival (Official Selection), July 2018; Gimli Film Festival 48 Hour Contest (Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematographer), July 2017; Metropolitan Encore Screening (Audience Favourite Best Film & Best Score), July 2017; REEL Pride Film Festival (Official Selection), October 2017; ImageOut Rochester LGBT Film Festival (Official Selection), November 2017; Winnipeg Film Group Member Screening, November 2017

Cast: Karl Thordarson (dad), Daina Leitold (mom), Noah Lapkin (boy), Miriam Lapkin (girl)

Crew: Julie Epp (director, producer), Kari Rieger (writer, casting), Jordan Popowich (cinematographer, co-editor), Destiny Gulewich (editor), Allison Stevens (sound recorder), Jess Reimer (original score), Vanessa Kuzina (set decorator)

Deeper Shades of Blue (director, writer, producer)

A story about a musician struggling with depression and our tendency to hide our mental health struggles from the world. Short Film - completed for the 48 Hour Film Contest, Winnipeg Film Group in 2018.

Awards & Screenings: Gimli Film Festival 48 Hour Contest (Best Actress), July 2018; Metropolitan Encore Screening (Audience Favourite Top 3 Films & Best Score), July 2018

Cast: Marti Sarbit (Marti Woods), Dru Chriska-Ferreira (barista/fan)

Crew: Julie Epp (director, writer, producer), Jordan Popowich (cinematographer, co-editor), Destiny Gulewich (editor), Allison Stevens (sound recorder), Karen Remoto (sound design/edit), Marti Sarbit (original score)