Library There’s Nothing You Can Do

THERE’S NOTHING YOU CAN DO (2021)

CANADA 26 MINS

Director: Ryan Terk

Writer: Ryan Terk

Stars: Ryan Terk, Jessica Barbusci, Conrad Leber

Country/Language: Canada/English

Notable Awards: Pendance Film Festival (Best Canadian Short Film), Portland Film Festival (Best Actor)

Synopsis: A scheming street photographer runs from debt collectors and his pissed off girlfriend on the biggest night of his career.

Self-financed for $3500, There’s Nothing You Can Do is a Canadian Short Film directed, written and edited by Ryan Terk, who also is the film’s lead actor. The film was shot in Montreal by Terk (21 at the time) alongside his dedicated and compact crew.

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