HNIFF 2025
The Dating Game
Directed by Keith Murphy · Canada · 11 min · short · narrative
The Dating Game is a dramedy short film that follows Natalie Williams on her often humorous journey through online dating. Despite her intentions, Natalie repeatedly finds herself attracted to the same shallow types, leading to a series of enlightening and comical encounters. As she navigates these misadventures, she begins to understand a deeper lesson about genuine connection. Will Natalie ultimately discover how to make the right choice.
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From the director
“Pre-production planning is the cheapest part of film making!” This is Keith’s mantra when it comes to Directing and Producing.
Cast & crew
WriterAnthony Filangeri
WriterMax Poelzer
ProducerLeanne Noelle Smith
CastLeanne Noelle Smith
CastDianne Aguilar
CastLiz Taylor
CastVasilios Filippakis
CastJon Marshall
CastLaura Steponchev
CastSeth O'Shea
CastMichelle Crossman
CastJason Kitts
CastDaniel Hasam
CastChase Lawless
