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The Departure Lounge

Its time to celebrate being old! A comedy about the summer camp you go to before you die.

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Week #1 Show Teaser The Departure Lounge

Welcome to The Departure Lounge - Its time to celebrate being old.

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Synopsis

Departure Lounge is a show about the places we’re sending our parents to, a show that’ll mine the world of growing old in a way we’ve never seen before on television.
We will get to know the residents of Deer Lodge as though they were our own family. We will come to care and laugh with the people who work there. All ages, all backgrounds, all nationalities.
We ship our old people off to these homes sometimes without really thinking about their lives after they’ve moved in. We figure our loved ones are safe, dry, well-fed and tucked away nicely. We’re relieved they’re “taken care of” and we drive away guilt-free.
Departure Lounge is going to shatter that myth.

Team

Calwyn Shurgold

Talent, Director of Photography

Calwyn Shurgold is an Actor, visual artist, and award winning Comedian best known for his spot on impersonations. In 2010 he won the nation-wide comedy contest The You Discover Comic Search, and performed on Entertainment Tonight Canada's New Years Eve broadcast from Niagara Falls. Calwyn has been seen on Much Music, The Cannes Film Festival, and in numerous commercials.

Brendan Howley

Writer, Marketing / Social

A former CBCTV fifth estate investigative journalist, Brendan has collaborated with Sheila McCarthy on VIRTUAL MOM, co-developed DEPARTURE LOUNGE, plus HAIRPIECE, a new play, and LUCYLIGHT, a feature film. Brendan, a multi-awardwinning content specialist, designs digital media for progressive Fortune 500 brands and entrepreneurial nonprofits in North America and Europe.

sheila McCarthy

Writer, Talent

Sheila McCarthy is an icon in the Canadian Film and Television landscape. She's a multiple Genie, Gemini, and Dora Mavor Moore award winner best known for her roles in "I've Heard The Mermaids Singing","Die Hard II", "The Day After Tomorrow", and CBC's "Little Mosque On The Prairie". She's also writes and produces, one of her credits being CBC's movie "Virtual Mom".

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Reviews (24)

Robert C.
posted 9 years ago

We're all going to be there one day. Embrace it and laugh about it. Excited to see more! The wise cracking senior is FANTASTIC. LOVE HER!
Iris S.
posted 9 years ago

As an older member of society I will be interested to see where this goes. Good luck in the competition!
Alan H.
posted 9 years ago

getting old myself makes this one topical
Annikah T.
posted 9 years ago

I was surprised and definitely laughed at loud at the beginning. I also thought the speech he gave was a good combination of serious and funny. This seems like it could be a great show.
Marc L.
posted 9 years ago

Love it
Stuart F.
posted 9 years ago

Very clever! And funny! Nice to have something that appeals to the 30+ (like me)!!!!!

Stuart
Daryl L.
posted 9 years ago

Not bad.
James W.
posted 9 years ago

Keep up the great work team.
Taylor E.
posted 9 years ago

This looks really original and great!
Davin S.
posted 9 years ago

Love it!
andrew c.
posted 9 years ago

Like the concept, curious to hear more of through line and characters.
Jo Y.
posted 9 years ago

We need this show!!!
Jonathan C.
posted 9 years ago

LIke the concept guys very creative. and with an aging population not a bad direction to go at all. Good call
Kevin S.
posted 9 years ago

I like this! It is cute and funny. I may think differently if I was in my 70's. There is humor in seniors homes. Be respectful and it will work. Week 3 was a let down.
George G.
posted 9 years ago

Huge potential for viewers of all ages.
Clifford P.
posted 9 years ago

My mom works in a retirement home and her stories are amazing. I was also just saying that I can't wait until my life consists of nothing but playing cards and eating jello... the reward for a life well lived. I am excited to see this play out. Good luck.
Debra T.
posted 9 years ago

Katherine is a great angle to have a young opinion. This looks very promising and can't wait to see more!
Laura B.
posted 9 years ago

This is hilarious! I love it!
tammy b.
posted 9 years ago

The actors are fabulous!
Ron K.
posted 9 years ago

amazing show! amazing team!
Cheryl M.
posted 9 years ago

Great talent attached to this project!
Jennifer C.
posted 9 years ago

"Cheer up, you'll soon be dead". Ripped from Emily of New Moon. I'm onto you, McCarthy! ;)
kristian R.
posted 9 years ago

We are working in Cooking With Heat and we all here really like your work! Well cut too.
Eric L.
posted 9 years ago

It's not a bad idea, but the trailer didn't need to run the full 90 seconds.

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