Short film

The Assistant

Two female television creators do an experiment and create a fictitious male assistant named Gregoire to get their foot in the door, only to find out that they themselves are not only complicit but also impacted by their own AI.

Starring Lisa Michelle Cornelius, Vicki Kim, Toni Ellwand, Dante Jemmott, Chris Gibbs & Roger Bainbridge
Directed by Rebecca Davey
Written by Natalie Davey & Rebecca Davey

Recognition
  • Sunscreen Film Festival (2025): Official Selection
  • Toronto International Women Film Festival (2025): Best Narrative Short
  • Halifax Black Film Festival (2025): Best Short Film
  • Denver Indie Film Festival (2025): Best Narrative Short
  • Canada Shorts Film Festival (2024): Finalist

Made with support from Export Development Canada.