To the Moon

Sept 13, 2025
2:45 PM

Location
International Village

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Vancouver premiere

Director

Kevin Hartford

Country

Canada

Year

2024

Runtime

85 min

Languages

English

A heartwarming, offbeat comedy about love, self-discovery, and the beautiful mess of growing up—at any age. Sam (Jacob Sampson), a closeted single dad on the cusp of an empty nest, is trying to figure out what’s next for himself, while his savvy teen daughter Ella (Phoebe Rex) keeps things in check. When their eccentric new neighbour Claire (Amy Groenig) arrives on the scene, their lives begin to intertwine in surprising and delightful ways.

With sharp humor and tender moments—and dancing—director Kevin Hartford, joined by celebrated Halifax producer Thom Fitzgerald (Cloudburst, The Hanging Garden), delivers a winsome story full of heart, hope, and the unexpected rhythms of connection.

Followed by a post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers.

DIRECTOR BIO
Kevin Hartford

Kevin Hartford’s debut film Lemon Squeezy, was nominated for Best Feature at the 2023 Screen Nova Scotia Awards and he has had several shorts appear on CBC. His sophomore feature, To the Moon, was made with assistance from Telefilm.

CREDITS
Producers
Thom Fitzgerald,
Doug Pettigrew
Writer
Kevin Hartford
Cast
David Light,
Maria Young,
Jacob Sampson,
Phoebe Rex,
Amy Groening,
Thom Payne