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A Safe Distance

Directed by Gloria Mercer2026Canada86 mins

Deserted deep in the woods on an anniversary camping trip, Alex is abandoned by her sulking boyfriend after refusing his marriage proposal. Stranded and shaken, she stumbles upon Kianna and her boyfriend Matt, an off-the-grid couple whose carefree, creative lifestyle feels like an antidote to her unraveling reality. Drawn to Kianna’s charisma, Alex quickly finds herself pulled into their intimate world. 

Beneath the charm lies something darker. As secrets surface and tensions mount, Alex realizes that not all is as it seems. Desire, control, and emotional entrapment begin to blur, pulling her deeper into a dangerous dynamic. A Safe Distance is a sapphic psychological thriller with a sharp feminist edge — a slow burn exploration of power, intimacy, and the seductive pull of reinventing yourself.

Expected Guests

Bethany Brown
Lead Actor
Gloria Mercer
Director
Aidan West
Director
Nic Altobelli
Producer

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Director
Gloria Mercer
Year
2026
Country
Canada
Running Time
86 mins
Language
English
Premiere
West Coast
Cast/Participants
Bethany Brown, Tandia Mercedes, Cody Kearsley, Chris McNally
Program Note Writer
Kathleen Mullen