"The Candle" by Five Clover Films

"The Candle" is a short dramatic film directed by Mike Madigan of Five Clover Films. The film debuted in March 2007 at part of the "Focus on Film" series in Detroit and screened at the 2007 Flint Film Festival, the 2007 Planet Ant Film Festival, the 2008 Santa Cruz Film Festival, and is currently being submitted to additional film festivals for consideration in 2008. Check out our calendar listing above for the screening information around Michigan, as well as film festival screenings.
"The Candle" Listing on IMBD
SYNOPSIS: Torn between caring for his wife and following his dreams, a man is offered advice from his next door neighbor, in the form of a housewarming gift.
Paul and Kate are a young, recently married couple that has just moved into a new home, but their happiness is overshadowed by an illness that has Kate bedridden. While taking care of her, Paul learns from his friend Keith their band's demo was picked up, leading to more recording and touring to follow their newfound fame.
While Paul's unsure of how to react due to Kate's condition, their new neighbor Arielle shows up to drop off a housewarming gift for the couple- an intricately crafted candle. Does a seemingly innocent gift from a stranger contain an answer to Paul and Kate's problem, or will it cause them more harm than good?
"The Candle" stars Eric Paul Porzadek as Paul, Sonja Ribicki as Kate, Sandra Rosko as Arielle, Tom Potter as Keith and Bob Reynolds as Dr. Stevens.
Written and Directed by Mike Madigan. Executive Producer Matthew Peach. Director of Photography Chuck Frank.
"The Candle" also features exclusive songs for the movie's soundtrack by Teri Falini, be sure to check out their latest release here on myspace www.myspace.com/terifalini
Get Your Own! | View Slideshow