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DEAR FRIEND, WHERE HAVE YOU GONE?

SHORT | DOCUMENTARY | 2023

A powerful story of one artist's determination to succeed as he uses art to overcome addiction and mental health struggles.

28m 45s | Digital

SYNOPSIS

For Jayden Martin, art is more than just a hobby. It's his escape, his passion, and his lifeline. But as an artist in the small, rural community of Englehart, Ontario, Jayden's dreams of making it big seem almost impossible. Despite growing up with divorced parents and struggling with addiction, mental health, and suicide, he remains determined to succeed. "Dear Friend, Where Have You Gone?" offers a rare glimpse into Jayden's world as he navigates the challenges of small-town life and grapples with his own inner demons. This powerful documentary is an inspiring reminder of human resilience and the transformative power of art.

AWARDS & SELECTIONS
BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

CSA Qualifying

2025 Canadian Screen Awards

BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

Best Documentary

2024 Feel the Reel IFF

BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

Best Cinematography (Canada)

2024 TINFF

BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

Best Original Score

2025 FABA Film Festival

BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

Best Director Nominee

2024 TINFF

BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

Long Short Nominee

2024 Alternative Film Festival

BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

Official Selection

2025 Spain International Film Festival

BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

Best Documentary Short

2024 Toronto Film Week

BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

Best Northern Ontario Film

2024 Junction North IFF

BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

Award of Excellence

2024 Canada Shorts Film Festival

BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

Best Short Documentary Nominee

2024 TINFF

BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

Best Editing Nominee

2024 TINFF

BEST PICTURE - TSFF 48 Hour Film Challenge

Official Selection

2025 Germany International Film Festival

Starring

Jayden Martin

Directed by

Nicholas Koscik

Written by

Produced by

Nicholas Koscik
David M. James

Cinematography by

Dylan M. Young

Edited by

Eric Metzloff

Composed by

James M. Findlay

NEWS

September 27, 2018 | AGO Jackman Hall

CTV News

Filmmaker with roots in the north brings attention to an Englehart artist

SCREENINGS & EVENTS

Germany International Film Festival

September 27, 2018 | AGO Jackman Hall

Frankfurt, Germany

June 30, 2025

Online

FABA Films Fest

September 27, 2018 | AGO Jackman Hall

USA

June 28, 2025

Online

Canada Shorts Film Festival

September 27, 2018 | AGO Jackman Hall

Vancouver, Canada

November 7, 2024

The Cinematheque Theatre

Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival

September 27, 2018 | AGO Jackman Hall

Toronto, Canada

September 9, 2024

York Woods Library

Alternative Film Festival

September 27, 2018 | AGO Jackman Hall

Toronto, Canada

May 24, 2024

House of Culture

Spain International Film Festival

September 27, 2018 | AGO Jackman Hall

Madrid, Spain

May 15, 2025

Online

Feel the Reel International Film Festival

September 27, 2018 | AGO Jackman Hall

Glasgow, UK

April 24, 2024

Online

Junction North International Documentary Film Festival

September 27, 2018 | AGO Jackman Hall

Sudbury, Canada

April 21, 2024

Sudbury Indie Cinema

Toronto Film Week

September 27, 2018 | AGO Jackman Hall

Toronto, Canada

April 3, 2024

Fox Theatre

DISTRIBUTION

Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre

September 27, 2018 | AGO Jackman Hall

© 2026 Nicholas Koscik. All rights reserved.

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