House hunting is a nightmare.
So is house haunting.
Watch Ghost Roommate now on Highs Below Zero!
Desperate for an apartment, naïve George finally lands a great spot – only to discover her new roommate is less… corporeal than she expected.
Unable to break the lease, George and her ghost roommate learn to “live” with each other. But there are still more surprises to uncover…
Starring Mikaela Dyke, Bruce Brenton, and Sarah Walsh, Ghost Roommate is a light supernatural comedy short from writer/director Veronica Dymond (JFL Originals, CBC). The short features a score composed by Evelyn Jess, practical effects by Andie Bulman, and cinematography by Rodrigo Iñiguez Becerril. This film was developed through the NIFCO First Time Filmmaker program, and Shara Désirée King was the directing mentor and editor.
Creator
Written, directed, and produced by Veronica Dymond, this short marks a huge advancement in her film career.
Cast
This short stars Mikaela Dyke as George, with supporting roles from Bruce Brenton and Sarah Walsh.
Crew
We made this film in a day! With a box of scraps! And support from NIFCO! And a bunch of awesome people! See the crew list below.
News
Ghost Roommate is an Official Selection of the Nickel Independent Film Festival in 2024 and Fogfest 2024!
Behind the Scenes
We used practical effects for the “ghostly” antics in this short – check out what happened behind the scenes!
CAST AND CREW LIST
Written & Directed by Veronica Dymond
Director of Photography – Rodrigo Iñiguez Becerril
Editor & Mentor – Shara Désirée King
Composer – Evelyn Jess
Produced by Veronica Dymond
CAST
Mikaela Dyke – GEORGE
Bruce Brenton – LANDLORD
Sarah Walsh – SPECIAL APPEARANCE
CREW
First Assistant Director – Yasmine Majchrzak
First Assistant Camera & Set Stills – Kevin Coffey
Grip & Electric – Mike Fardy & Michael Peers
Sound Mixer/Boom Operator – Dakota Quinn
Sound Design/Sound Editor – Glen Noseworthy
Production Design – Andie Bulman
Art Department Assistant – Michelle T Clemens
Hair & Makeup – Meg Caroline
Wardrobe Supervisor – Andie Bulman
Wardrobe provided by Mikaela Dyke, Bruce Brenton, & Sarah Walsh
Special Effects & Puppetry – Andie Bulman
Puppetry Assistant – Michelle T Clemens
Location Manager – Brandon Hillier
Craft & Catering – Stacy Dymond
Colour Supervisor – Steve Cook
VFX, Colourist – Laura Alexander
Produced through the NIFCO “First Time Filmmaker” Program
SPECIAL THANKS TO
NIFCO & Anna Petras
ACTRA NL
The Nickel Independent Film Festival
Peggy England for the Ghost Dolls
DEDICATED TO BENEVOLENT GHOSTS EVERYWHERE
Veronica Dymond 