Name of Film: Nomophobia

Director: Corey Nikolaus

Director’s Bio: Corey Nikolaus is a filmmaker based in Montreal. His films are influenced by 80s horror with their own modern spin and usually have sprinkle of comedy. He is 1/3rd the film making trio Monster Circus and has recently started experimenting with animation.

Director of Photography: Chris Monteiro

Screenwriter: Corey Nikolaus

Short Synopsis: A man is haunted by his cellphone.

Why did you choose to explore this topic?

I was sick of people (including myself) being addicted to their cellphones. It’s only gotten exponentially worse since I made this, so I guess the message wasn’t received!

Where has it screened: It played at a few festivals, nothing prominent really. Shock Therapy was by far the best festival it screened at and one of the best fests I’ve ever attended. Seriously, great line up of carefully chosen Canadian films.