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Christian Sparkes’ drama The King Tide, starring Frances Fisher and Lara Jean Chorostecki, has wrapped production in Newfoundland.
The indie’s ensemble cast includes Clayne Crawford, Alix West Lefler, Aden Young, Michael Greyeyes and Ryan McDonald. The King Tide is set in a small island fishing village that faces civil war after a child with special powers is discovered in its midst and some villagers believe the child has been sent for a larger purpose.
Fisher, whose credits include Titanic and Watchmen, also appears in The Sinner, which shot in Nova Scotia, also in Atlantic Canada. Chorostecki, who earlier appeared in Sparkes’ second feature, the rural crime thriller Hammer, more recently starred in Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley.
Sparkes shot the film based on a screenplay adapted by Albert Shin and William Woods, and from a story by Ryan Grassby and Kevin Coughlin.
Christian Sparkes’ drama The King Tide, starring Frances Fisher and Lara Jean Chorostecki, has wrapped production in Newfoundland.
The indie’s ensemble cast includes Clayne Crawford, Alix West Lefler, Aden Young, Michael Greyeyes and Ryan McDonald. The King Tide is set in a small island fishing village that faces civil war after a child with special powers is discovered in its midst and some villagers believe the child has been sent for a larger purpose.
Fisher, whose credits include Titanic and Watchmen, also appears in The Sinner, which shot in Nova Scotia, also in Atlantic Canada. Chorostecki, who earlier appeared in Sparkes’ second feature, the rural crime thriller Hammer, more recently starred in Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley.
Sparkes shot the film based on a screenplay adapted by Albert Shin and William Woods, and from a story by Ryan Grassby and Kevin Coughlin.
- 12/1/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fifty percent of selections directed by women.
Telefilm Canada announced on Tuesday (August 18) the 16 filmmaker teams and first feature and narrative web projects selected for 2020-21 Talent To Watch programme.
Telefilm and Talent Fund will invest more than Usd $1663,000 (C$2.2m) in the English- and French-language work. Thirteen of the 16 teams are culturally diverse, with one who self-identifies as gender diverse. Fifty percent of the stories are directed by women.
For the first time, feature film projects will receive Usd $113,389, up from Usd $94,490 in support. Talent Fund is backed by private donations and launched in 2012 and to date has raised...
Telefilm Canada announced on Tuesday (August 18) the 16 filmmaker teams and first feature and narrative web projects selected for 2020-21 Talent To Watch programme.
Telefilm and Talent Fund will invest more than Usd $1663,000 (C$2.2m) in the English- and French-language work. Thirteen of the 16 teams are culturally diverse, with one who self-identifies as gender diverse. Fifty percent of the stories are directed by women.
For the first time, feature film projects will receive Usd $113,389, up from Usd $94,490 in support. Talent Fund is backed by private donations and launched in 2012 and to date has raised...
- 8/18/2020
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
In today’s news roundup, the Bible’s Elijah is getting a movie; Will Patton, Mark O’Brien and Michael Masini get acting roles; and “Roma” will open the Savannah Film Festival.
Project Unveiled
Winter State Entertainment is launching “Elijah” as a supernatural feature film interpretation based on the Biblical prophet of the same name who confronted rulers about idol worship, Variety has learned exclusively.
Producers Hamid and Camille Torabpour said “Elijah” will have elements of “The Lord of the Rings,” “Percy Jackson” and “The Passion of the Christ” with a diverse cast and crew of women and men both behind and in front of the camera. Jhene Chase, a Saudi-American female filmmaker whose credits include “Summertime Dropouts,” will be directing from a screenplay by Hamid Torabpour and Andrew Kightlinger.
“We’re looking to immerse ourselves in a story where the impossible comes to life, and the challenges of faith...
Project Unveiled
Winter State Entertainment is launching “Elijah” as a supernatural feature film interpretation based on the Biblical prophet of the same name who confronted rulers about idol worship, Variety has learned exclusively.
Producers Hamid and Camille Torabpour said “Elijah” will have elements of “The Lord of the Rings,” “Percy Jackson” and “The Passion of the Christ” with a diverse cast and crew of women and men both behind and in front of the camera. Jhene Chase, a Saudi-American female filmmaker whose credits include “Summertime Dropouts,” will be directing from a screenplay by Hamid Torabpour and Andrew Kightlinger.
“We’re looking to immerse ourselves in a story where the impossible comes to life, and the challenges of faith...
- 10/2/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
New partner organisations from Egypt, Nepal and SingaporeScroll down for full list
International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) has selected 61 emerging film producers from 26 countries to the 16th edition of Rotterdam Lab.
Rotterdam Lab is organised by Iffr’s co-production market, CineMart, in collaboration with various partner organisations involved in the training of young producers, as well as funding bodies.
Rotterdam Lab is a five-day training workshop for emerging producers designed to provide the means to create and expand their international network and boost their confidence and skills to navigate the world of international finance, sales and distribution and markets.
Another aim of Rotterdam Lab is to support its participants setting up or adapting their companies within the quickly changing media landscape. The participants are nominated by the 29 CineMart partners. This year, Rotterdam Lab welcomes Arab Cinema Center (Egypt), Docskool (Nepal) and Singapore Film Commission as new partners.
The Rotterdam Lab programme includes panel discussions on topics such as...
International Film Festival Rotterdam (Iffr) has selected 61 emerging film producers from 26 countries to the 16th edition of Rotterdam Lab.
Rotterdam Lab is organised by Iffr’s co-production market, CineMart, in collaboration with various partner organisations involved in the training of young producers, as well as funding bodies.
Rotterdam Lab is a five-day training workshop for emerging producers designed to provide the means to create and expand their international network and boost their confidence and skills to navigate the world of international finance, sales and distribution and markets.
Another aim of Rotterdam Lab is to support its participants setting up or adapting their companies within the quickly changing media landscape. The participants are nominated by the 29 CineMart partners. This year, Rotterdam Lab welcomes Arab Cinema Center (Egypt), Docskool (Nepal) and Singapore Film Commission as new partners.
The Rotterdam Lab programme includes panel discussions on topics such as...
- 1/30/2016
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Six producers from across Canada have been selected to participate in the Whistler Film Festival’s annual Feature Project Lab. An intense two-phase business and creative content development experience for Canadian producers presented by the Whistler Film Festival in association with Telefilm Canada, Phase I will take place over five days, which started on June 22 and will end on June 25. Phase I is followed by four months of ongoing feedback and project development with advisors, and includes follow up and meetings from December 1 to 4 during the Whistler Film Festival + Summit.
Focused on strengthening dramatic feature projects from script to screen, the Wff Feature Project Lab is intended to advance a producer’s dramatic feature project, facilitate relationships and investment in feature film projects that have U.S. and international appeal. It’s all about getting content made!
“The six projects chosen to participate in this years Feature Project Lab represent an eclectic mix of talent from across Canada. We are excited to launch our new two-phased program with such a strong group whilst connecting them to our industry experts for invaluable feedback to support their journey to screen,” said Angie Nolan, Wff’s Industry Programming Manager.
The six producers and projects selected for Wff’s 2015 Feature Project Lab include:
Michael Solomon, Apartment 11 Productions (QC) with young adult adventure story "Bonechiller" based on the novel by Graham McNamee and written by Imran Zaidi Siobhan S. McCarthy, red trike media inc. (BC) with heist psychological thriller/drama "Glendale" written by Wade Kinley Allison White, Away Films (Nfld) with action packed family thriller "Hammer" written by Christian Sparkes Ryan Reaney , Fear and Desire Productions (On) with smart and stylish horror film "Masks" written by Peter Genoway Laura Milliken, Big Soul Productions (On) with romantic comedy "Running Home" written by Zoe Leigh Hopkins Ralph Holt, Hill 100 Productions (On) with spring break surf film "Shred"written by Walter Forsyth Industry experts participating in Phase of Wff’s Feature Project Lab include:
-Andy Reimer, Partner & Co-Founder at Inception Media Group (La),
-Kevin Kasha , Head of Acquisitions, Starz,
-Elisabeth Costa de Beauregard Rose , Us & International Sales and Distribution Executive (La) and
-Nolan Pielak , Head of Canadian Operations, Svp International Sales.
Wff’s Feature Project Lab Marketplace Analysts and Facilitators include
-Tim Brown, Executive Vice President Feature Films, Breakthrough Entertainment (BC)
-Peter Wetherell , President, Magus Entertainment (La).
2015 marks the 15th anniversary of ‘Canada's coolest film festival' and 'Whistler’s Best Arts & Cultural Event’. Featuring innovative and original films from around the world and opportunities to connect with the people who made them, this year’s Whistler Film Festival (December 2 to 6) will be filled with a solid lineup of premieres, honored guests, lively celebrations and unique industry initiatives. For more information on one of our favorite festivals visit Here.
Focused on strengthening dramatic feature projects from script to screen, the Wff Feature Project Lab is intended to advance a producer’s dramatic feature project, facilitate relationships and investment in feature film projects that have U.S. and international appeal. It’s all about getting content made!
“The six projects chosen to participate in this years Feature Project Lab represent an eclectic mix of talent from across Canada. We are excited to launch our new two-phased program with such a strong group whilst connecting them to our industry experts for invaluable feedback to support their journey to screen,” said Angie Nolan, Wff’s Industry Programming Manager.
The six producers and projects selected for Wff’s 2015 Feature Project Lab include:
Michael Solomon, Apartment 11 Productions (QC) with young adult adventure story "Bonechiller" based on the novel by Graham McNamee and written by Imran Zaidi Siobhan S. McCarthy, red trike media inc. (BC) with heist psychological thriller/drama "Glendale" written by Wade Kinley Allison White, Away Films (Nfld) with action packed family thriller "Hammer" written by Christian Sparkes Ryan Reaney , Fear and Desire Productions (On) with smart and stylish horror film "Masks" written by Peter Genoway Laura Milliken, Big Soul Productions (On) with romantic comedy "Running Home" written by Zoe Leigh Hopkins Ralph Holt, Hill 100 Productions (On) with spring break surf film "Shred"written by Walter Forsyth Industry experts participating in Phase of Wff’s Feature Project Lab include:
-Andy Reimer, Partner & Co-Founder at Inception Media Group (La),
-Kevin Kasha , Head of Acquisitions, Starz,
-Elisabeth Costa de Beauregard Rose , Us & International Sales and Distribution Executive (La) and
-Nolan Pielak , Head of Canadian Operations, Svp International Sales.
Wff’s Feature Project Lab Marketplace Analysts and Facilitators include
-Tim Brown, Executive Vice President Feature Films, Breakthrough Entertainment (BC)
-Peter Wetherell , President, Magus Entertainment (La).
2015 marks the 15th anniversary of ‘Canada's coolest film festival' and 'Whistler’s Best Arts & Cultural Event’. Featuring innovative and original films from around the world and opportunities to connect with the people who made them, this year’s Whistler Film Festival (December 2 to 6) will be filled with a solid lineup of premieres, honored guests, lively celebrations and unique industry initiatives. For more information on one of our favorite festivals visit Here.
- 6/24/2015
- by Peter Belsito
- Sydney's Buzz
Exclusive: A party of producers from the eastern province of Newfoundland & Labrador will attend the Efm.
Paul Pope of Pope Productions, Barbara Doran of Morag Loves Company, Jill Knox-Gosse of Odd Sock Films, Allison White of Away Films and Ed Martin of Best Boy Entertainment will travel to Berlin from February 5-12.
Media consultants MediaXchange will provide match-making services to arrange meetings.
The mission is led by the Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation (Nlfdc) with executive director and film commissioner Chris Bonnell and manager of programmes Dorian Rowe in attendance.
Event partners include the Producer’s Association Of Newfoundland & Labrador, the Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency and the Department Of Innovation, Business And Rural Development.
The Nlfdc administers two main programmes: the Equity Investment Program and the Newfoundland and Labrador Film and Video Tax Credit.
Paul Pope of Pope Productions, Barbara Doran of Morag Loves Company, Jill Knox-Gosse of Odd Sock Films, Allison White of Away Films and Ed Martin of Best Boy Entertainment will travel to Berlin from February 5-12.
Media consultants MediaXchange will provide match-making services to arrange meetings.
The mission is led by the Newfoundland & Labrador Film Development Corporation (Nlfdc) with executive director and film commissioner Chris Bonnell and manager of programmes Dorian Rowe in attendance.
Event partners include the Producer’s Association Of Newfoundland & Labrador, the Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency and the Department Of Innovation, Business And Rural Development.
The Nlfdc administers two main programmes: the Equity Investment Program and the Newfoundland and Labrador Film and Video Tax Credit.
- 1/29/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
New Orleans — Revelers hit the streets Tuesday to celebrate Mardi Gras, lured to the French Quarter and stately oak-lined avenues by the chance to snag beads and baubles from seemingly endless parades in the final unfettered party before the somber season of Lent.
The French Quarter was full of costumed revelers. Wearing a bright orange wig, a purple mask and green shoes, New Orleans resident Charlotte Hamrick walked along Canal Street to meet friends.
"I'll be in the French Quarter all day," Hamrick said. "I don't even go to the parades. I love to take pictures of all the costumes and just be with my friends. It's so fun."
Brittany Davies of Denver was struggling through the early morning hours. Still feeling the effects of heavy drinking from the night before, her friends had her out again early Tuesday.
"They're torturing me," Davies joked. "But I'll be Ok after a bloody Mary.
The French Quarter was full of costumed revelers. Wearing a bright orange wig, a purple mask and green shoes, New Orleans resident Charlotte Hamrick walked along Canal Street to meet friends.
"I'll be in the French Quarter all day," Hamrick said. "I don't even go to the parades. I love to take pictures of all the costumes and just be with my friends. It's so fun."
Brittany Davies of Denver was struggling through the early morning hours. Still feeling the effects of heavy drinking from the night before, her friends had her out again early Tuesday.
"They're torturing me," Davies joked. "But I'll be Ok after a bloody Mary.
- 2/21/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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