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We create award-winning, women-driven original media content that is bold, transformative, intersectionally inclusive, and globally-influenced. 🌈🎬

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Super-proud to announce that The Sweetest Goodbye will be opening the 284 Excellence Film Festival, tonight at 6 PM.

We're honoured to be amongst this carefully-curated handful of international and Caribbean films selected for this vibrant celebration of cinema!
Gold film festival selection laurels against a black background. They read: 284 Excellence Film Festival Official Selection The Sweetest Goodbye International Short A candid, silly, smiling photo of sixteen diverse people holding film equipment. They are arranged in two rows and making exuberant poses. This is the cast and crew of The Sweetest Goodbye. Film festival schedule for the 284 Excellence Film Festival, 30th October. Events include screenings of dramas, comedies, and animations from Canada, USA, China, and Brazil at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. The day starts at 6:00 PM with a welcome, followed by films like 'The Sweetest Goodbye' and ends with a wrap and photo op at 8:30 PM. Decorative film reel motifs enhance the theme. Poster for the 284 Excellence Film Festival, featuring a film reel design. Details include general admission ticket prices, festival pass options, and dinner combos. Contact and social media information are included at the bottom, alongside sponsor logos
October 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Thanks Route 504 for the invite to a special pre-screening for Lesbian Space Princess

WLW representation forever 🌈💕
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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TOMORROW! #womeninfilm
A blue film poster that reads: Movie Night Women in Film Short films made by women of Toronto Wednesday October 15, 2025 Wednesday November 19, 2025 7 PM @ Henderson Brewing Co 128A Sterling Rd. Toronto
October 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Thank you so much to our lovely long-time friends - and brand new friends! - for coming out to support us on day 1 of Queen West Art Crawl AND day 1 of this brand new creative experiment where art, collaborative story-shaping, and pure magick intermingle.

#toronto #supportindieartists
September 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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The Laughing Cat Emporium invites you to the intersection of art & magick. ✨

The Emporium will be appearing at Queen West Art Crawl, September 20 & 21 at Trinity Bellwoods.

We'll be sharing our playfully-named Let's Burn Down the Patriarchy candle collection - inspired by our 2021 film "f*ck" 🔥
September 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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A teal and while graphic with a logo of a smiling cat. The text reads "STAY TUNED - we're excited to announce the premiere of something new & magickal... The Laughing Cat Emporium. Coming soon!"
August 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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"Another winner for sure, The Sweetest Goodbye should no doubt continue to experience success on the indie fest circuit." - ★★★☆

Thanks to The Independent Critic for this thoughtful and in-depth review of The Sweetest Goodbye.

theindependentcritic.com/the_sweetest...
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July 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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A huge thanks to Mitchell Jura for contributing to our ongoing fundraising efforts!

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Every dollar helps us continue to develop new work and to apply for industry funds and grants so we can make more women-led films in a way that is non-exploitative.

#supportindiefilm
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June 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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The podcast series “ArtsAbly in Conversation” features Emily Schooley (@emilyschooley.bsky.social), an award-winning actor and filmmaker, the founder of Laughing Cat Productions, based in Toronto.

Visit www.artsably.com/interview-re... to check out the resources mentioned during the conversation.
The ArtsAbly logo features “Resources from Emily Schooley" and a photo of Emily, a white woman with red hair and brown eyes wearing a green pullover.
May 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Check out the newest episode of our podcast “ArtsAbly in Conversation” in conversation Emily Schooley, an award-winning actor and filmmaker, the founder of Laughing Cat Productions, based in Toronto.

Find the podcast here: www.artsably.com/episode-45-a...
The ArtsAbly logo and a photo of Emily, a white woman with red hair and brown eyes wearing a green pullover. The text reads “ArtsAbly in Conversation With Emily Schooley.” Below, the following information: “Check out the related resource page from this interview. Tune in via the link. Transcripts available.”
May 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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More good news! We'll be screening on Thursday May 22 at Grand River Film Festival, as part of the shorts block opening the festival.

Get your tickets here: grff.tickit.ca/events/29450

#filmsky #supportindiefilm
A still from the short film The Sweetest Goodbye. Two women in comfortably elegant clothes sit on a retro couch. The image is yellow-toned and warm. Laurels for Grand River Film Festival, announcing the film's selection, are in white in the middle of the image.
May 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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We're thrilled to share that The Sweetest Goodbye will be screening May 15th as part of the Fabliaux showcase, hosted by The Hard Drive Project.

Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/fabliaux-s...
Text-based art for a film showcase. The text reads: Fabliaux The Hard Drive Project presents: Fabliaux - Short Film Tales of Modern Love May 15 at the Circle Theatre 19 Victoria St E. Alliston Doors at 7 PM - PWYC
May 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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We've been a little remiss in announcing film screenings (sorry!) - but good news for anyone in #Ottawa!

You can catch The Sweetest Goodbye this coming Sunday Feb 23 as part of Three Fires International FF's curated Love Notes lineup!

www.eventbrite.ca/e/love-notes...
Love Notes Independent Film Showcase Presented by Pyralume
Join us for a night of indie films exploring unique perspectives and stories about love from 7 countries. Food & drinks available.
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February 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Thank you Indie Activity for this lovely coverage of The Sweetest Goodbye!

"A raw, unflinching modern tragedy"

www.indieactivity.com/the-sweetest...
The Sweetest Goodbye by Emily Schooley: Confronts Love, Dignity and Final Choices
www.indieactivity.com
February 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Thrilled to announce that coming up on November 2, The Sweetest Goodbye will be screening at Rendezvous With Madness - proudly the first and largest arts and mental health film festival in the world. There is Q+A to follow the shorts block.

Get tickets here: workmanarts.com/rwm-events/m...
October 29, 2024 at 12:19 AM
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✨ SURPRISE FILM DROP ✨

For a limited time, you can now watch our short experimental film "fuck" FOR FREE over on our Vimeo.

No paywall, no rental fees, no barriers to access.
3 minutes of a cathartic and mezmerizing mini-meditation.

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fuck
part silent meditation, part protest, part magic spell for a better world.
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April 6, 2024 at 12:31 AM
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Over the weekend, I made my first-ever radio appearance as a guest host for 640 Toronto's Toronto Tomorrow. Thanks to the wonderful Dan and Jessie from Transmedia Zone for inviting me on!

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April 1, 2024 at 7:53 PM
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An extra-special thank you to the wonderful Kim Taylor for continuing to support us - and with such amazing generosity!

The films we are making deeply matter, and our work deserves adequate support - which is why we will be continuing to fundraise until our target is met.
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March 25, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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Some lovely press for The Sweetest Goodbye, ahead of our premiere tomorrow!
Short film featuring Niagara actor tackles medically assisted death debate through storytelling
Niagara native's film, “The Sweetest Goodbye,
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March 23, 2024 at 9:57 PM
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Looking forward to the world premiere of THE SWEETEST GOODBYE (dir. @emilyschooley.bsky.social) tomorrow (3/24) at the Valkyrie International Film Festival in Buffalo!

More information: www.valkyriefilmfest.com
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Excited to share that The Sweetest Goodbye is nominated for BEST DRAMA at the Valkyrie International Film Festival, where we premiere later this month.
The cast and crew of the short film The Sweetest Goodbye. Sixteen people of diverse backgrounds sit outside on a wooden patio. Everyone is facing toward camera with excited expressions. Film still from The Sweetest Goodbye: Two women stand in a hazy yellow kitchen - both staring at a purple folder. The woman on the left has light brown skin and dark brown hair. She is wearing hoop earrings, a beige sweater and a deep purple dress. The woman on the right has pale skin and red hair. She is wearing a light beige top with small red floral pattern.
March 23, 2024 at 4:27 PM
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Excited to share that The Sweetest Goodbye is nominated for BEST DRAMA at the Valkyrie International Film Festival, where we premiere later this month.
The cast and crew of the short film The Sweetest Goodbye. Sixteen people of diverse backgrounds sit outside on a wooden patio. Everyone is facing toward camera with excited expressions. Film still from The Sweetest Goodbye: Two women stand in a hazy yellow kitchen - both staring at a purple folder. The woman on the left has light brown skin and dark brown hair. She is wearing hoop earrings, a beige sweater and a deep purple dress. The woman on the right has pale skin and red hair. She is wearing a light beige top with small red floral pattern.
March 12, 2024 at 11:58 PM
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Thrilled to share that we will be screening Sunday March 24 in the 4:45 PM shorts block #11 at Valkyrie International Film Festival.

www.valkyriefilmfest.com/2024-schedule
Black text on a white background reads "Congratulations". The image celebrates short film The Sweetest Goodbye being selected for the Valkyrie International Film Festival.
February 27, 2024 at 7:07 PM
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Thank you to repeat donor Jennifer for helping us move toward 50% funded!

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February 21, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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Poster reveal for The Sweetest Goodbye.

Stay tuned for some news, coming very soon!
A film poster in shades of yellow. A red-haired woman in a beige top with red flowers has her back turned toward the camera, as she stares at a wall with a "bon voyage" sign. The poster title reads "The Sweetest Goodbye" "a film by Emily Schooley"
February 22, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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100% to brag - look at all these beautiful faces from our trailer shoot for PMR. 🌈🎬✨

Help the full series come to life by sharing your support here: chuffed.org/project/lcp-...
February 2, 2024 at 8:08 PM