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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Come visit the Emporium this afternoon at Archeo Trattoria in the Distillery District! We’re one of Pride Toronto’s major cultural events - organized and hosted by Queer Chamber of Commerce and the Pink Pages!

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

As a special share for Pride Month, here's a sneak peek of one of our projects currently in development! Post Modern Romance is a cinematic celebration of sapphic love across genres and decades. Proof of concept production generously funded by Ontario Creates. vimeo.com/983744273

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Post Modern Romance - Proof of Concept Trailer

Post Modern Romance is a cinematic celebration of sapphic love across genres and decades. Currently in development, this episodic anthology creatively re-imagines world and cinematic history. What i...

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

If you're someone who wants a peaceful future where everyone can thrive, take three minutes right now to watch & share our short film. It's one part silent meditation, one part protest, and one part magick spell. Be part of the magick with us. #internationalwomensday #filmsky vimeo.com/532085299

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fuck

Part silent meditation, part protest, part magick spell for a better world. Want to help create more change in the world so that we can have a peaceful future where…

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lesflicks.bsky.social @lesflicks.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Looking for a place where you can actually see yourself on screen? Lesflicks streams authentic lesbian and bisexual stories with fair pay for creators and a curated library built for our community. Join us and start watching. www.lesflicks.com/join #QueerStreaming #LesbianFilm #WLW

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Super-proud to announce that The Sweetest Goodbye will be opening the 284 Excellence Film Festival, tonight at 6 PM. We're honoured to be amongst this carefully-curated handful of international and Caribbean films selected for this vibrant celebration of cinema!

Gold film festival selection laurels against a black background. They read:
284 Excellence Film Festival
Official Selection
The Sweetest Goodbye
International Short

A candid, silly, smiling photo of sixteen diverse people holding film equipment. They are arranged in two rows and making exuberant poses. This is the cast and crew of The Sweetest Goodbye.

Film festival schedule for the 284 Excellence Film Festival, 30th October. Events include screenings of dramas, comedies, and animations from Canada, USA, China, and Brazil at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. The day starts at 6:00 PM with a welcome, followed by films like 'The Sweetest Goodbye' and ends with a wrap and photo op at 8:30 PM. Decorative film reel motifs enhance the theme.

Poster for the 284 Excellence Film Festival, featuring a film reel design. Details include general admission ticket prices, festival pass options, and dinner combos. Contact and social media information are included at the bottom, alongside sponsor logos

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Thanks Route 504 for the invite to a special pre-screening for Lesbian Space Princess WLW representation forever 🌈💕

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Thank you so much to our lovely long-time friends - and brand new friends! - for coming out to support us on day 1 of Queen West Art Crawl AND day 1 of this brand new creative experiment where art, collaborative story-shaping, and pure magick intermingle. #toronto #supportindieartists

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

The Laughing Cat Emporium invites you to the intersection of art & magick. ✨ The Emporium will be appearing at Queen West Art Crawl, September 20 & 21 at Trinity Bellwoods. We'll be sharing our playfully-named Let's Burn Down the Patriarchy candle collection - inspired by our 2021 film "f*ck" 🔥

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

"Another winner for sure, The Sweetest Goodbye should no doubt continue to experience success on the indie fest circuit." - ★★★☆ Thanks to The Independent Critic for this thoughtful and in-depth review of The Sweetest Goodbye. theindependentcritic.com/the_sweetest...

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

A huge thanks to Mitchell Jura for contributing to our ongoing fundraising efforts! chuffed.org/project/lcp-... Every dollar helps us continue to develop new work and to apply for industry funds and grants so we can make more women-led films in a way that is non-exploitative. #supportindiefilm

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ArtsAbly @artsably.com · 06/05/2025

The podcast series “ArtsAbly in Conversation” features Emily Schooley (@emilyschooley.bsky.social), an award-winning actor and filmmaker, the founder of Laughing Cat Productions, based in Toronto. Visit www.artsably.com/interview-re... to check out the resources mentioned during the conversation.

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ArtsAbly @artsably.com · 09/05/2025

Check out the newest episode of our podcast “ArtsAbly in Conversation” in conversation Emily Schooley, an award-winning actor and filmmaker, the founder of Laughing Cat Productions, based in Toronto. Find the podcast here: www.artsably.com/episode-45-a...

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

More good news! We'll be screening on Thursday May 22 at Grand River Film Festival, as part of the shorts block opening the festival. Get your tickets here: grff.tickit.ca/events/29450 #filmsky #supportindiefilm

A still from the short film The Sweetest Goodbye. Two women in comfortably elegant clothes sit on a retro couch. The image is yellow-toned and warm. Laurels for Grand River Film Festival, announcing the film's selection, are in white in the middle of the image.

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

We're thrilled to share that The Sweetest Goodbye will be screening May 15th as part of the Fabliaux showcase, hosted by The Hard Drive Project. Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/fabliaux-s...

Text-based art for a film showcase. The text reads:
Fabliaux
The Hard Drive Project presents:
Fabliaux - Short Film Tales of Modern Love
May 15 at the Circle Theatre
19 Victoria St E. Alliston
Doors at 7 PM - PWYC

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

We've been a little remiss in announcing film screenings (sorry!) - but good news for anyone in #Ottawa! You can catch The Sweetest Goodbye this coming Sunday Feb 23 as part of Three Fires International FF's curated Love Notes lineup! www.eventbrite.ca/e/love-notes...

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Love Notes Independent Film Showcase Presented by Pyralume

Join us for a night of indie films exploring unique perspectives and stories about love from 7 countries. Food & drinks available.

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Thank you Indie Activity for this lovely coverage of The Sweetest Goodbye! "A raw, unflinching modern tragedy" www.indieactivity.com/the-sweetest...

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The Sweetest Goodbye by Emily Schooley: Confronts Love, Dignity and Final Choices

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 29/10/2024

Thrilled to announce that coming up on November 2, The Sweetest Goodbye will be screening at Rendezvous With Madness - proudly the first and largest arts and mental health film festival in the world. There is Q+A to follow the shorts block. Get tickets here: workmanarts.com/rwm-events/m...

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 06/04/2024

✨ SURPRISE FILM DROP ✨ For a limited time, you can now watch our short experimental film "fuck" FOR FREE over on our Vimeo. No paywall, no rental fees, no barriers to access. 3 minutes of a cathartic and mezmerizing mini-meditation. vimeo.com/532085299

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fuck

part silent meditation, part protest, part magic spell for a better world.

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Emily Schooley @emilyschooley.bsky.social · 01/04/2024

Over the weekend, I made my first-ever radio appearance as a guest host for 640 Toronto's Toronto Tomorrow. Thanks to the wonderful Dan and Jessie from Transmedia Zone for inviting me on! globalnews.ca/national/pro...

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 25/03/2024

An extra-special thank you to the wonderful Kim Taylor for continuing to support us - and with such amazing generosity! The films we are making deeply matter, and our work deserves adequate support - which is why we will be continuing to fundraise until our target is met.

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David Federman @federmusik.bsky.social · 23/03/2024

Looking forward to the world premiere of THE SWEETEST GOODBYE (dir. @emilyschooley.bsky.social) tomorrow (3/24) at the Valkyrie International Film Festival in Buffalo! More information: www.valkyriefilmfest.com

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 12/03/2024

Excited to share that The Sweetest Goodbye is nominated for BEST DRAMA at the Valkyrie International Film Festival, where we premiere later this month.

The cast and crew of the short film The Sweetest Goodbye. Sixteen people of diverse backgrounds sit outside on a wooden patio. Everyone is facing toward camera with excited expressions.

Film still from The Sweetest Goodbye: Two women stand in a hazy yellow kitchen - both staring at a purple folder. The woman on the left has light brown skin and dark brown hair. She is wearing hoop earrings, a beige sweater and a deep purple dress. The woman on the right has pale skin and red hair. She is wearing a light beige top with small red floral pattern.

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 27/02/2024

Thrilled to share that we will be screening Sunday March 24 in the 4:45 PM shorts block #11 at Valkyrie International Film Festival. www.valkyriefilmfest.com/2024-schedule

Black text on a white background reads "Congratulations".
The image celebrates short film The Sweetest Goodbye being selected for the Valkyrie International Film Festival.

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Emily Schooley @emilyschooley.bsky.social · 21/02/2024

Thank you to repeat donor Jennifer for helping us move toward 50% funded! chuffed.org/project/lcp-...

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 22/02/2024

Poster reveal for The Sweetest Goodbye. Stay tuned for some news, coming very soon!

A film poster in shades of yellow. A red-haired woman in a beige top with red flowers has her back turned toward the camera, as she stares at a wall with a "bon voyage" sign. The poster title reads "The Sweetest Goodbye" "a film by Emily Schooley"

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 02/02/2024

100% to brag - look at all these beautiful faces from our trailer shoot for PMR. 🌈🎬✨ Help the full series come to life by sharing your support here: chuffed.org/project/lcp-...

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Laughing Cat Productions @laughingcatprdn.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

Just getting set up - don't mind the dust!

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