Off Key is a Canadian drama short film, directed by Karethe Linaae and released in 1994.Craig MacInnis, "The beauty of Canadian short-subject films". Toronto Star, September 8, 1994. Made as her thesis project for the film studies program at the University of British Columbia,Craig MacInnis, "Student thesis travels to movie heights". Calgary Herald, May 16, 1994. the film centres on a sexually charged battle of wills between Vladimir (David Lovgren), a Russian concert pianist, and Agnes (Gabrielle Rose), a photographer who wants Vladimir to pose in the nude.Katherine Monk, "Cannes invites off Key Vancouverites for swanky showcase". Vancouver Sun, April 20, 1994.
According to Linaae, the film's principal theme is about the double-standard in North American filmmaking, under which it's more acceptable to depict extreme gore and violence than it is to show a naked body.
The film premiered in the International Critics' Week program at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival,Craig MacInnis, "Striking an erotic chord: Karethe Linaae's first film chosen for screening at Cannes". Toronto Star, May 13, 1994. and had its Canadian premiere at the 1994 Toronto International Film Festival.
The film was a Genie Award nominee for Best Theatrical Short Film at the 16th Genie Awards."Lepage leads Genie nominees". The Globe and Mail, November 8, 1995.
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