Cineplex's new short encourages Canadians to 'See The Big Picture'
Dec 9, 2016 Film Journal International
http://www.filmjournal.com/news/cine...ee-big-picture
A Balloon for Ben is set in a world where balloons are filled with the light of film. Ben and his father purchase a balloon with the intention of watching it together, but things do not go as planned when the demands of his father’s job get in the way. What follows is a the tale of how Ben’s father ultimately shares the joy of making time for what he loves with his son. The film features a rendition of “
Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac, which is performed by Toronto-native Em Patrick (in English) and Star Académie winner Stephanie Lapointe (in French).
A full-length version of the song featured in A Balloon for Ben,
“Everywhere,” will be available for purchase in mid-December on Spotify, iTunes and Google Play Music, with proceeds benefitting WE, Cineplex’s national charity partner. Click here to watch a behind-the-scenes video about the making of A Balloon for Ben.