| The Answer Key | |
| Director: | Samir Rehem |
| Producer: | Robin Crumley Joe Pingue Samir Rehem |
| Starring: | Joe Pingue Robin Brûlé |
| Music: | Jim McGrath |
| Cinematography: | Brendan Steacy |
| Editing: | Samir Rehem |
| Studio: | Capri Vision |
| Runtime: | 22 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | English |
The Answer Key, also known as A Cure for Terminal Loneliness, is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Samir Rehem and released in 2007.[1] The film stars Joe Pingue as Joseph Strobe, a government contractor who faces the greatest challenge of his life when he tests positive for the affliction of terminal loneliness,[2] and Robin Brûlé as Dawn Moore, a woman who may offer him his only chance at saving his life.
The film premiered at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival under the Cure for Terminal Loneliness title.[3] It was screened at the 2008 CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival as The Answer Key, where Brendan Steacy won the award for Best Cinematography in a Canadian Short Film.[4]
The film was a Genie Award nominee for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 29th Genie Awards in 2009.[5]