In Lieu of Flowers (2025)

On the day of her father's Hawaiian t-shirt-themed funeral, Matisse finds a ghost in her apartment. Although her boyfriend Talal sees just a regular ol' sheet ghost, Matisse recognizes her late father returning for a final goodbye.

Writer/Director: Jessie Posthumus

Co production with Note To Self Films

Producers: Nancy Pettinicchio, Van Wickiam

Format: Narrative short

Length: 8 min

Language: English

  • CREW

    Director: Jessie Posthumus

    Producer: Nancy Pettinicchio, Van Wickiam

    Screenwriter: Jessie Posthumus

    Cinematographer: Benjamin Wong

    Editor: Jessie Posthumus

    Music: Peter Czibolya

    CAST

    Matisse ApSimon-Megens

    Talal Itani

    Robert McLeod

    • Fantasia International Film Festival 2025

    • Calgary International Film Festival 2025

    • International Film Festival of Ottawa 2026