The Pines Still Whisper

In the remnants of a collapsed civilization, Penny and her mother Claire carve out a secluded existence in the Canadian wilderness. When a mysterious stranger infiltrates their sanctuary, long-buried secrets are unearthed, challenging Penny's perception of her mother and unraveling the structures of their lives

Format: Feature Film
Runtime: 1 hour and 29 minutes

Cast & Crew

Cast: India Shaw Smith, Idalina Leandro, Harris Bailey, Stephen Bainborough, Al Braatz, Brenda Ngo, Joshua Bosworth, Roselie Williamson & Chase Jeffels
Directed by Jamie Knox
Written by Jamie Knox, Darcy Tithecott, Raj Paul, & Kira Paul
Produced by Danielle Nicole Lee, Raj Paul, & Jamie Knox
Executive Producers: Jamie Knox, Narinder Paul & David Robitaille
Director of Photography: Nikita Brusnitsyn
Production Design: Francesca Demma
Edited by Trent Newton
Score by Will Rogers
Sound Design by Audio Process

Awards & Nominations

• Winner, Best Picture, Toronto Independent Film Festival, 2023

• Winner, Best Picture & Best Actress, The London International Film Festival, 2024

• Winner, Best Picture & Best Actress, Edenborough Film Fest International, 2024

• Nominated for Best English Language Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Cinematography, Edenborough Film Fest International, 2024.

Official Selections

• The Toronto Independent Film Festival, 2023

• The London International Film Festival, 2024

• Edenborough Film Fest International, 2024

Distribution