Sylvie Rosenthal: Portfolio
Secrets des profondeurs
Mario Cyr, an experienced diver, and Samuel Côté, a historian and wreck hunter, follow the trail of documented, but not necessarily localized, wrecks in order to unearth remains linked to fascinating stories.
Documentary series, HD, 13 x 24 min, French, 2023
Season 3- six episodes written by Sylvie Rosenthal
Produced by: PVP Media
Broadcast: Unis TV
Les Diplômés MIRA
Following "L'Académie Mira", the series "Les diplômés Mira" offers touching stories. In this season, we leave the kennel and enter the other side of the great Mira adventure: the beneficiaries' homes and their living, working, and leisure environments.
Documentary series, HD, 24 min, French, 2020 et 2022
Season 1 – episode 6 & 7 - written and directed by Sylvie Rosenthal
Season 2 – episode 6 & 9 - written and directed by Sylvie Rosenthal
Season 2 – episode 8 - written by Sylvie Rosenthal
Produced by: Sphère Média
Broadcast: Unis TV
Tout le monde y gagne
In the present knowledge economy, written communication dominates a fast paced digital society. 48% of Canadians and 53% of Quebecers between 16 and 65 years old are functionally illiterate. They do not have the reading, writing, numeracy and comprehension skills necessary to perform well in their daily lives and in a more complex workplace. This is a national alarming economic challenge! It creates major negative socioeconomic impacts for individuals, firms and society, and slows the enrichment for all. The documentary TOUT LE MONDE Y GAGNE analyzes the current situation and demonstrates how innovative solutions at school, for people living in poverty, for firms and for society, are a win-win outcome for all. Why are we all waiting to take action?
Documentary, HD, 52 min, French, 2019
Written by Sylvie Rosenthal and Jeanne Painchaud
Directed and produced by Sylvie Rosenthal
Produced by Brouhaha Films
Broadcast: ICI Radio-Canada and ICI RDI, available on Tou.TV
Aveugle de luxe
The documentary AVEUGLES DE LUXE follows nine Quebecers with differing visual impairments who successfully navigate professional life in the “real world”. Entrepreneurs, professionals, tradespeople: each participant shares their personal journey on the road to professional success, challenging societal attitudes about blindness as a disability. Rejecting labels of “hero” or “victim”, these blind professionals are vibrant, funny, dynamic and determined. At times, the visual impairments of the protagonists are simulated on-screen to further immerse the viewer in the protagonists’ worlds, to gain insight into their everyday lives and illuminate the unique perspectives they bring to the importance of social integration and participation for the differently-abled.
Documentary, HD, 45 min, French, 2016
Cowritten, produced and directed by Sylvie Rosenthal
Produced by Brouhaha Films
Broadcast: Canal D
Partenaire invisible
In order to finally set the record straight about family caregivers, four family caregivers, aged 34 to 61, who are looking after their parents, children or spouses aged 10 to 97, allow us into their lives and show us the burdens of their daily routine. Theirs is a world of abnegation, isolation, exhaustion and impoverishment.
Documentary, HD, 44 min, French (English subtitles), 2013
Cowritten, produced and directed by Sylvie Rosenthal
Produced by Brouhaha Films in association with Les Films Entourage
Broadcast: Radio-Canada/RDI
Nomination: Best Documentary Script – Prix Gémeaux 2014
Elle est belle au naturel
Four women, aged 17 to 67, who are addicted to make-up, talk about their dependency on cosmetics, discuss the beauty cult and accept the challenge of being photographed without make-up. Renowned Quebec actresses and singers also participate in the photo shoot and share their thoughts on the cult of beauty. The photos were featured in the Québec edition of ELLE Magazine.
Documentary, video, 44 min, French, 2010
Directed by Sylvie Rosenthal
Produced by EGM Production
Broadcast: Canal Vie (Canada)
Mommy, Mommy
Mommy, Mommy follows the trials and tribulations of Mona and Linda, a lesbian couple from Montreal, on their emotional journey to becoming adoptive parents.
Documentary, video, 44 min, English, 2007
Directed by Sylvie Rosenthal
Written by Sylvie Rosenthal, Catherine Bainbridge et Rosella Tursi
Produced by Rezolution Pictures
Broadcast: CBC (National Canadian Broadcaster)
Screened at over 15 national and international Film Festivall
Super Phoenix
Phoenix Jones, an overly dedicated travel agent, 38, suffers from a burnout after the downsizing of the travel agency where he works.
Short Film, Comedy, HD/35mm, 24 min, French (English subtitles), 2007
Written, produced and directed by Sylvie Rosenthal
Featuring: David Boutin, Diane Lavallée, Julie Deslauriers, Anne Dorval
et Raymond Bouchard.
Produced by Les Productions Sylvie Rosenthal
Film festival screening:
Yorkton Short Film & Video Festival (Canada)
Los Angeles International Short Film Festival (USA)
La Femme Film Festival (Los Angeles, USA)
World of Women Film Festival (Sydney, Australia) with a tour in 18 cities in Autralia
Winnipeg International Film Festival (Canada)
Festival du cinéma en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (Canada)
Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois (Canada)
Broadcast: TV5 Monde, Moviola
Award: Jury Award - Yorkton Short Film & Video Festival (Canada)
Six Days
Following a farm accident, a strong and feisty farm-woman, in her mid 40’s, finds herself without her lackluster and predictable husband. She hires an unassuming yet attractive 32 year old drifter to help her work on the farm. To her surprise, she develops a sexual rapport with him that shakes her sense of self. As her husband’s release from the hospital draws near, she must decide whether she is willing to take the plunge.
Short Film, Drama for the Canadian Anthology TV Series Bliss, HD, 23 min, English, 2002
Directed by Sylvie Rosenthal
Featuring: Callum Keith Rennie et Michelle Duquet
Produced by Galafilm Production (VII) and Back Alley inc.
Honorable mention - Columbus International Film & Video Festival (USA)
Broadcast:
Showcase, TMN, Movie Central, Super Écran, Série+, Oxygen (USA)
La Bombe au chocolat
A renowed chef who has created a succulent dessert, the Chocolate Bomb, suffers from information bulimia. During a booklaunch, she meets the author, an ex-information bulimic. Consequently she has a startling revelation about her true self.
Short film, Comedy, 35mm, 15 min, French (English subtitles), 1997
Written, produced and directed by Sylvie Rosenthal
Featuring: Pascale Montpetit, Markita Boies et Denis Mercier
Produced by Les Productions Sylvie Rosenthal
Awards:
Silver Plaque Award - Chicago International Film Festival (USA)
Comedy Award - Shorts International Film Festival (New York, USA)
Super Écran Award - Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois (Canada)
Nomination:
Best Live Action Drama, Genie Awards 1999 (Canada's Oscars)
The film was screened in over 20 national and international film festivals, it was theatrically released by Lions Gate Films in Canada and toured in the major American cities at Loews Cineplex Odeon Cinemas. It was broadcast in Canada, USA, Europe and Japan. The script was published in the well-respected American magazine Scenario.