a short film by Caroline Creaghead
A woman visits the man she's dating in the hospital, and begins to question whether she really belongs there.
Written, produced and directed by Caroline Creaghead, the short film RELATIONSHIP TO PATIENT is a proof of concept for a feature film in development, based on a true story. Starring Eleanore Pienta (A DIFFERENT MAN, 2024; SOFT & QUIET, 2022) and H. Jon Benjamin (BOB’S BURGERS; HOME MOVIES), the film had its world premiere at Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and international premiere at Brussels Short Film Festival where Eleanore was awarded Best Actress in the International Competition for her performance. It has also been officially selected at Palm Springs International ShortFest, Seattle International Film Festival, HollyShorts and others including Cindependent Film Festival where Creaghead was awarded Best Director.
Creaghead produced the award-winning short film FLEX (Outfest, 2020) and UNICORN (Tribeca, 2022). Previously, she produced Janelle James Comedy Festival and The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, and curated stand-up comedy showcases for Brooklyn Academy of Music, IFC and 92nd Street Y in New York City. Now based in Los Angeles, she shares her perspectives on storytelling, comedy, and the practical elements of independent filmmaking as an educator and speaker at festivals and workshops. She can also do your taxes, but doesn’t want to.