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The Muse

Wanda Nolan
2025 | 17 min
When 74-year-old Robert Tilley agreed to take photographer Ting Ting Chen on a road trip across Newfoundland, neither could have predicted the deep, cross-generational friendship that would blossom between them, nor how Robert’s role in Ting Ting’s art would challenge traditional ideas of the artist-muse relationship. This touching short film explores the concepts of aging, memory and identity while demonstrating the power of creative connection.

Awards and distinctions

  • Best Canadian Short Documentary Award
    Lunenburg Docfest, Lunenburg
    2025
  • Honourable Mention for the Best Atlantic Filmmaker Award
    Lunenburg Docfest, Lunenburg
    2025
  • Audience Choice Award for Best Short
    Lunenburg Docfest, Lunenburg
    2025
  • Best Atlantic Short Doc
    Atlantic International Film Festival, Halifax
    2025