Mere Oblivion
- Synopsis: The title, from Shakespeare, is a reference to growing old. Librarian Kenny Bunkport learns what it means when he takes his elderly grandmother to a swish restaurant.
- Director: Burleigh Smith
- Producer: Burleigh Smith
- Writer: Burleigh Smith
- Cinematographer: Jason Thomas
- Editor: Ross Farnsworth (i.e., Burleigh Smith)
- Key Cast: Burleigh Smith, Elizabeth Caiacob, Michael Su, Kate Ritchie
- Length: 7'
- Shot On: HDV
- Tropfest Awards: Best Female Actor - Elizabeth Caiacob
Read more about this topic: 2007 Tropfest Finalists
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