The 2025 Hollywood North International Film Festival opens from January 11 to February 8, 2025, with the Grand Award Gala on January 25, 2025, at the H. R. McMillan Space Centre in Vancouver.

A vibrant community built on values of inclusivity, empowerment, collaboration, and inspiration for an immersive experience of films online and in person.

For immediate release – Marc Prinzivalli of 4+1 Events and Festival Coordinator, Head Judge actor Dean Redman are pleased to announce the Hollywood North International Film Festival (HNIFF) will take place online from January 11 to February 8, 2025, with the Grand Award Gala on January 25, 2025, at the H. R. McMillan Space Centre in Vancouver. HNIFF will honour a diverse, emerging collective of artists from an international stage while encouraging the growth of our global network within this vast community and making the industry feel accessible both inside the film world and out. The festival goes beyond merely showcasing international cinema. It is a vibrant community built on values of inclusivity, empowerment, collaboration, and inspiration.

The prestigious 4-week film festival offers an immersive experience. Feature films submitted by filmmakers worldwide are available for online screening from January 11 to February 8. Each in-person event day will also be live-streamed, allowing filmmakers worldwide to participate in interactive Q&A sessions with esteemed judges and network with industry professionals, fostering valuable connections and discussions, nominee announcements, and the Grand Award ceremony. 

Filmmakers worldwide have submitted films to screen at HNIFF, including Canadian films Unreturned Revs by Director Atrin Saghafi and An Epilogue to Hegemon by Director Shanele Soares. From Spain, the animated feature In Half by Director Jorge Morais Valle, and from Italy, the documentary The Imagination of a Child by Director Cesare Catania. In the student film category, American Daydream, directed by Ziyu Lou from the United States.

HNIFF’s mission transcends the boundaries of the film industry, aiming to engage industry professionals and a diverse and global audience. “We are dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art of motion pictures, elevating it beyond mere entertainment. By showcasing the rich history, cultural significance, and artistic achievements of cinema, we strive to educate and inspire audiences worldwide. Through our efforts, we highlight the profound impact that films can have on society, encouraging a greater appreciation for the storytelling, creativity, and technical expertise that go into making motion pictures. Our goal is to create a more informed and passionate audience that recognizes and celebrates the transformative power of cinema.” states Dean Redman.

The week leading up to the Award Ceremony, our judges make their festival debut with the Nominee Announcement Nights. Each night features its category, where the judge will introduce the topic, and then the nominees will be announced by their film being screened for our excited audience. Once each film is completed, the judge will explain why they chose that film, and at the end of it all, we will host a Q&A for filmmakers and film lovers alike to deepen their knowledge and get a peak behind the curtain of the decisions of film festival judges. Everything listed will also be available online to unveil and celebrate as a global community.

The festival reaches its pinnacle on the seventh day with a Grand Awards Gala on January 25, 2025, hosted by MC and Head Judge Dean Redman at the H.R. McMillan Space Centre. This elegant evening will include a glamorous red carpet before the award ceremony, honouring our filmmakers’ exceptional work and creativity, a screening of the award-winning feature film, and an exclusive afterparty. The HNIFF Awards will be presented to Best Actor, Best Animation, Best Cinematography, Best Documentary, Best Student Film, Best Director, and Peoples’ Choice Award Presented by the Event Partner. A total of  $7000 will be distributed among the winners in these categories. Festival judges, filmmakers, actors, and celebrities will arrive on the red carpet and be chauffeured in vehicles courtesy of Lucid luxury EV cars. 

Judges include Mike Dopud (X-Men, Deadpool 2)  Best Actor/Actress Judge, Katie Boland – Best Director, Stirling Bancroft – Best Cinematography, Corey Woods – Best Documentary, Kurt Willems – Best Animation, Maritime Carlson – Best Student Film and everyone can vote for the Public Choice Award.

Major sponsors include Lucid Luxury Cars, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Global BC, and UBCP/ACTRA.

Dean Redman, Marc Prinzivalli, Mike Dopud and Katie Boland are available for interviews upon request.  We appreciate you sharing our information with your followers.

For interviews, photos, and a spot on the red carpet, Please get in touch with HNIFF Publicist Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople 
Website : hollywoodnorthfilmfestival.com

Film Submissions for the festival will end on December 31st, to submit: http://filmfreeway.com/HOLLYWOODNORTHINTERNATIONALFILMFESTIVAL

Tickets for the Grand Award Gala on January 25, 2025, at the H. R. McMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver – https://filmfreeway.com/HOLLYWOODNORTHINTERNATIONALFILMFESTIVAL/tickets

• Dean Redman: IMDb: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1484233/
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• Mike Dopud: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233304/
• Katie Boland: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0092677/
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Classically trained actor Natalie Moon guest stars as Lex Luthor’s ex-wife, the iconic DC comic book character Erica Del Portenza, on The CW fan favourite series Superman and Lois.

Natalie is also an accent coach, coaching actors, including Jon Voight, Kristen Chenoweth and Inbar Lavi.

Vancouver, BC – Under wraps until now, Natalie Moon is thrilled to be able to share her guest star role this season as Lex Luthor’s ex-wife, the iconic DC comic book character Erica Del Portenza, on The CW hit series Superman and Lois. The episode Break the Cycle aired on October 28, 2024. Now that it has been released, Natalie is excited to share her experience in this unforgettable role alongside Michael Cudlitz, who plays Lex Luthor in the series. The director of this episode is Elizabeth Henstridge, who also plays her grown-up daughter in the episode.

Natalie is a bidialectal actor classically trained at The Oxford School of Drama. Originally from England, she is now working and honing her craft in the North American film and television market.

Natalie’s other recent works include Apple TV’s hit show Invasion, the new CBS series The Hunting Party, which will air soon, and Season 2 of CBC’s most-watched new television drama Allegiance. Her roles in Allegiance and The Hunting Party are emotionally demanding victim roles, so stay tuned.

One of the roles that Natalie is most proud of is her guest star role as quirky and socially awkward Inspector Jane in The CW series The Flash. Natalie’s other works include the Hallmark Television series Chesapeake Shores, where she plays Peggy Lucas; the Hallmark movie Legend of The Lost Locket, where she plays Rebecca, best friend to the lead Amelia (Natasha Burnett); and Brahms: The Boy II alongside Katie Holmes and O’wain Yeoman where her Northern English roots helped land the role of an overly friendly countryside realtor. Also, Paramount Pictures Star Trek Beyond, Lifetime’s Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal, the Netflix hit series Travelers alongside Eric McCormack, Mary-Jane Constantine in DC Legends of Tomorrow and more.

Natalie is also a keen supporter of the Indy film scene and has appeared in many short films, including One Day, a quirky festival short that she wrote, directed, produced, and starred in. My Name Is, a short film currently in post-production in which she plays Patricia, a recovering drug and alcohol addict with a troubled past.

At five years old, Natalie realized she wanted to be an actor and to perform. When she was cast as the lead role in her school musical at eight, she knew her acting career was solidified. She grew up in England, received a degree in Music and Theatre from Betton Hall Conservatoire for The Arts in Yorkshire, and then went to the Oxford School of Drama for her Postgraduate studies.

Natalie is also an accent coach in Vancouver, coaching actors including Jon Voight, Kristen Chenoweth and Inbar Lavi, among others, on various productions. Natalie is an endearing and inviting contradiction of elegance and goofiness, a raw and real actor with a readily available emotional life. Natalie resides in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and is vital to Vancouver’s film community.

Natalie is available for interviews and photographs upon request.

Please contact: Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Esther Cohen represents Natalie | esther@thecharacters.com | 604-733-9800

Headshot photo credit: Alison Wandzura at Soulfire Soulfire Studios

Social media and industry links:

• IMDb: Natalie Moon
• Intagram: @thenataliemoon
• Website: www.thenataliemoonofficial.com

The action film Get Fast, starring James C. Clayton, Lou Diamond Phillips, Lee Majdoub, and Fei Ren, will be featured at the American Film Market 2024 in Las Vegas.

For immediate release: , IndustryWorks Studios is pleased to announce that the action feature film Get Fast will be released on November 15th, 2024. Get Fast stars multi-award-winning actor Lou Diamond Phillips (Young Guns, Stand and Deliver), Lee Majdoub (Sonic the Hedgehog Franchise), Fei Ren (Polar, The Romeo Section) and James C. Clayton (Bullet Proof, Residue).  Other notable cast include Philip Granger (Netflix’s Maid, The Order), Bradley Stryker (Let Him Go, The Order), Alisha-Marie Ahamed (Netflix’s The Haunting of Bly Manor), and introducing Suleiman Abutu as Tom, the orphan in his first feature film role. Get Fast will be featured at the American Film Market 2024 in Las Vegas, November 5 – 10, 2024.

When his partner (Phil Granger) in crime is kidnapped after pulling off a massive money heist, a notorious professional thief (James C. Clayton) tracks the abductors into the territory of a merciless drug lord, pursued by dirty cops, low-level cronies, and the crime syndicate’s deadliest hitman, a gun-loving and coldly charming sociopath known as The Cowboy (Lou Diamond Phillips). But with millions of dollars and multiple lives at stake, how long will loyalty amongst thieves last when the bullets start flying?

Get Fast is the second in a franchise of new and exciting action films from director James C. Clayton. It follows the 2022 release of Bullet Proof, starring Vinnie Jones, which was released by Lionsgate and IndustryWorks Studios and produced by IndustryWorks Studios and Play by Play Productions.

The screenplay is written by James C. Clayton and Cooper Bibaud from the story by Cooper Bibaud, Danny Mac, and James C. Clayton. The producers are Marc Petey, Jonnie Bros, and James C. Clayton. Executive Producers include Evan Tylor, Caterina Scrivano, Blaine Anderson, Ryan Ennis, and Ross Marroso. Cinematographer Ryan Petey shot the entire movie in Kamloops and Cache Creek in June/July 2023. Andrea Stefancikova provided the Canadian Casting, and Zach Steele edited the film. 

ABOUT INDUSTRYWORKS STUDIOS

IndustryWorks Studios (“IWS”) is a feature film and TV production and distribution company under the direction of CEO Evan Tylor. The Company develops, produces, finances, and distributes feature films and Original Series.CEO Evan Tylor is the Executive Producer on the hit series Van Helsing for Netflix. Since 2005, the IndustryWorks label has consistently delivered high-quality productions and introduced emerging new talent to audiences worldwide.

For more information, interviews, and photos, please get in touch with the publicist. 

Publicist| Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Get Fast on IMDb: https://imdb.com/title/tt27357183/

For sales and more information on Get Fast, contact IndustryWorks Studios

WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION – IndustryWorks Studios Inc. – www.industry-works.com

Caterina Scrivano, VP, Caterinas@industry-works.com

Sales and Licensing: sales@industry-works.com

Tyson Media strikes a development deal to document Canada’s Men’s and Women’s Bobsleigh Skeleton Team as they train and compete towards the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy.

For immediate release, October 28, 2024, Vancouver, BC. – Tyson Hepburn (Rust Valley Restorers) of Tyson Media is pleased to announce that he has signed a development deal with former Olympic Medalists turned Bobsleigh Canada coaches and administrators Gold/Bronze Olympic Medalist Justin Kripps, Bronze Medalist Ryan Sommer and Bronze Medalist Lyndon Rush. Canada’s most respected multi-sport athlete and three-time Olympic bobsledder, High-Performance Director Jesse Lumsden, leads this new generation of sliding sport athletes. The documentary entitled “Redemption Run” will follow the trials and tribulations as the team competes at the North American Cup, the World Cup and the World Championships in Lake Placid, New York, as they also prepare for the 2026 Olympic Games—the fourth Olympic Games to be hosted in Milan, Italy. 

Bobsleigh is the second most-watched event of the entire Winter Games. Twenty-six and a half million Canadians – more than seventy percent of the population watch coverage of the Olympic Games on CBC Television. Bobsleigh is the fourth most popular Olympic Sport in the USA and the second most popular in the UK.

The documentary’s goal for Bobsleigh Canada is to create more awareness surrounding the sport outside and leading up to the Olympic games.

Tyson Hepburn states, “There’s been a proliferation of sports documentaries, but no one has successfully covered bobsleigh from a behind-the-scenes perspective, and our team believes it’s time to shine a light on it.”  

Justin Kripps adds, “Our program has undergone many changes over the past few years; with greatly reduced funding, there is more financial burden on our athletes to reach their goals in this high-performance sport. Our athletes are pushed to their limits just to be able to arrive at the start line. It’s an untold story of grit, drama, trials, and tribulations as our athletes give everything for the chance to represent Canada on the world stage.” 

The documentary “Redemption Run” follows athletes who have found Bobsleigh to be a second-career sport. No one grows up wanting to be involved in bobsleigh, and the athletes come from a wide variety of other sports: football, track and field, hockey, and even swimming, and they might not have found that pinnacle in their respective sport. Now, they’ve discovered bobsleigh and have a second chance at greatness. The phenomenal speed, the competitiveness, the danger: these athletes become addicted to the sport, and we believe the rest of Canada will be enthralled by this phenomenal underdog story here. 

The distribution team at Serial Maven will distribute the 90-minute feature documentary. Jamila Pomeroy (Union Street) has signed on to write and direct the production.

About Tyson Media
Tyson Media is an award-winning Vancouver-based entertainment company that produces powerful unscripted and docu-series, including the global phenomenon RUST VALLEY RESTORERS (Netflix International and History Canada), PETS & PICKERS (Discovery, Animal Planet, and Crave), and the upcoming spin-off ‘My Pet Ate What?!’ also for Bell Media. 

Tyson Media has several other shows in paid development. The company constantly carries the momentum aggressively forward into the development of unique character-driven concepts primed to be significant hits both domestically and internationally. Tyson Media is actively looking for a new development executive locally in Vancouver. Learn more at tysonmedia.ca

About Serial Maven Studios. Serial Maven Studios is an internationally focused next-generation studio and distribution business that develops, finances, produces, acquires, and monetizes original, returnable, and owned intellectual property. Co-founders and renowned senior content executives Solange Attwood, CEO, COO, Executive Producer Julie Chang, and President Asha Daniere lead the business.

For more information on Bobsleigh Canada www.bobsleighcanadaskeleton.ca/en/

Tyson Hepburn is available for more information and interviews upon request.

Please contact: Lesley Diana | Publicist | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Executive Producer/ Founder Tyson Media | tyson@tysonmedia.ca/ www.tysonmedia.ca  | Cell 604-250-9012

Photo credits: Tyson Media Productions and Bobsleigh Canada 

Sizzle Reel – https://vimeo.com/video/892004519

Source: Hollywood North Magazine

We’ve had many insightful conversations with Canadian producers, directors, performers, and composers. One area we have not explored is publicity. Lesley Diana has extensive industry experience and has found her calling as a publicist. Here is our conversation with Lesley.  

HNMAG: Are you originally from Vancouver?

Lesley Diana: No, I’m not. I was born in England, grew up in Regina, and then moved to Saskatoon. I had a TV show there on the CTV affiliate CFQC for eleven years. It was a talk show and a fitness show. I then owned four ladies’ wear stores, one in Vancouver. I got so much press for my stores that other stores and people hired me to do their publicity. It made sense to become a full-time publicist and sell my stores. 

HNMAG: What were your shows in Saskatchewan?

Lesley Diana: My talk show was Feminine Focus, and my fitness show was Fitness Fun with Lesley. 

HNMAG: Did you produce both shows?

Lesley Diana: I did. CFQC hired me. They had the camera, crew, equipment and the director. I came up with the concept and segments. 

HNMAG: How did you get involved in local TV?

Lesley Diana: I was a physical education teacher. At the end of a conference, they asked for ideas to help women get fit. I suggested a television show. A man at the conference then got me an audition. After CFQC hired me, Fitness Fun aired every weekday for eleven years, and my talk show was once a week for nine years.

HNMAG: Do you have any performance ambitions before that?

Lesley Diana: Not really, but as a teacher, it was an easy transition. 

HNMAG: What was the appeal of moving to Vancouver from the prairies? 

Lesley Diana: The mountains, the ocean, the climate—I just loved it. I always intended to move to Vancouver once I opened my boutique here. 

HNMAG: What was the transition like to move from owning a retail chain to becoming a publicist?

Lesley Diana: I had a good team, and we did some fantastic fashion events at my boutiques with the most prominent Canadian designers visiting all my stores. I would let the fashion editors know, and they were always interested. I would get full-page articles in all the newspapers. I was well-connected with the designers and did co-op advertising. Jacquelyn Renner, who managed my stores, became a production manager in the film industry. She was working on a movie called Stag. The producer/director, Gavin Wilding, needed a publicist for the premiere. She recommended me as a publicist even though I hadn’t done Film before. The producer was pleased with the press I garnered, and he continued working with me, hiring me as a unit publicist for his feature films starring significant celebrities. Since then, I’ve worked as a unit publicist on over a hundred productions. 

HNMAG: Was Stag a Canadian movie?

Lesley Diana: Yes, it was an independent movie with a star-studded cast. 

HNMAG: That led to a lot more work as a publicist.

Lesley Diana: Yes, I continued to work on feature films. Actor Emmanuelle Vaugier, who starred in a few early movies I worked on, hired me as her publicist, and we still work together. Since then, I’ve worked with hundreds of actors.

HNMAG: What are the differences between working as a unit publicist and a personal publicist?

Lesley Diana: A unit publicist works with the production when it’s being filmed. On set, I’ll coordinate Electronic Press Kits (EPK) days, still photography days, and press visits, write production notes and coordinate press visits to interview the talent about their roles. I’ll get all the information required to market the film. I’ll also help write the press kit, which includes character descriptions, actor bios, movie synopsis…etc. 

HNMAG: What would be the basis of your work as a personal publicist?

Lesley Diana: Personal publicity is when an actor will hire me when they have a role in a movie or TV series coming out. I contact all media outlets (magazines, talk shows, podcasts, newspapers, etc.) and introduce them to the performers for interviews. The big difference from unit publicity is that this happens for a production during the shoot, but I also promote TV series and feature films as they are being released. 

HNMAG: How does the pay work?

Lesley Diana:  I often work on a retainer or an hourly rate set by my union, IASTE 669. Productions and clients come and go, hiring me for two or three months when a publicist is needed, either during production or upon release. Some actors, like Douglas Vermeeren, who are always busy, will hire me annually. 

HNMAG: Are there any performers or productions that you are excited about right now?

Lesley Diana: I am thrilled to be working on the hit Hallmark TV series When Calls the Heart as a Unit Publicist to help with the EPK days and Gallery Shoots. This is my second year with such a fantastic cast and crew. I have a great relationship with Tyson Media, which produces “Pets & Pickers” and other TV series when the series is in production and airing on Bell Media networks. Vancouver has a very supportive group of independent producers and directors who continue to produce feature films with the support of our talented cast and crew. Pitfall is a feature film that just wrapped.

HNMAG: Is Pitfall Canadian?

Lesley Diana: Yes, Pitfall is a Canadian film. I am also promoting a feature film, Get Fast, which will be available on digital platforms and on-demand on November 15. It isproduced by IndustryWorks Pictures, whom I have worked with for over 20 years.I’m working with talented industry professionals who have created a Haunted House at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. It’s called Dreadworks. It runs through November 3rd. They use a lot of film aspects to create a memorable experience. On November 12 at 4:30 pm, UBC Wingspan will premiere the documentary Wings Rising: Disability Art, Education at UBC Ponderosa Commons Ballroom, free to the public.

HNMAG: Are there more movies and TV shows that are now set in Canada?

Lesley Diana: Vancouver is still set to be many American cities. CBC has (Wild Cards (Vancouver) and Allegiance (Surrey)). There is also Law and Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.

HNMAG: What can be done to have more productions set here?

Lesley Diana: We have so much to offer that you would think producers would be eager to do that. The US is a big market; we rely on them to bring production to BC. Creative BC & the Unions meet regularly with studios and promote the province. Sadly, it all comes down to economics in trying to attract production. We are less competitive than we used to be in this global market. We have some of the world’s best crew, talent, and locations, making producing TV series and feature films in our beautiful province attractive.

Lesley Diana is a hard-working and successful publicist. She has a diverse background and found her career through another business that allowed her to shine by using her tremendous marketing skills. She is passionate about helping others find success by promoting the Canadian film and television industry. 

Former A+E executive Producer Ed de Rivaz has joined Tyson Media as SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FACTUAL AND SERIES

EXCLUSIVE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tyson Hepburn is pleased to announce that former A+E Executive Producer Ed de Rivas has joined Tyson Media in Vancouver, BC.

Ed de Rivaz was formally the head of development at Great Pacific Media (2019-2023). Ed led the creation of various series, including DEADMAN’S CURSE (History, Hulu), MUD MOUNTAIN HAULERS (Discovery), WILD ROSE VET (APTN, Blue Ant) STYLED (HGTV), and GUT JOB (HGTV). 

His tenure as executive producer at History Channel US (2014-2016) saw him develop and commission original series and oversee legacy shows, including ALASKA OFF-ROAD WARRIORS, AX MEN, BIKER BATTLEGROUND PHOENIX, COUNTING CARS, DOOMSDAY: 10 WAYS THE WORLD WILL END, and MILWAUKEE BLACKSMITH, as well as various standalone historical documentaries.

“Ed brings vast experience on both sides of the media aisle as a broadcast executive and production development lead. We are grateful he has joined Tyson Media and brought that solid experience to our expanding team,” states Tyson Hepburn.

“I have great admiration for what Tyson has built, and I am excited to add my experience to his, as well as bring to the table my background in the survival, history, automotive and documentary genres as we grow the business in Canada and the US.” Adds Ed de Rivas.

Tyson Hepburn was a former executive on ‘RUST VALLEY RESTORERS’ (Netflix) with Mayhem Entertainment. In 2020, he stepped out on his own and formed ‘Tyson Media’ which has two television series currently in production with Bell Media- ‘Pets & Pickers’ and the spin-off series ‘My Pet Ate What?!’. Seasons One and Two of ‘Pets & Pickers’ were sold to Warner Bros/ Discovery last year, and it is currently offered on HBO Max and ROKU in the USA.’ ‘MY PET ATE WHAT?!’ was recently announced and is waiting on air dates to premiere on Animal Planet this fall season. 

“Ed led the team that launched WILD ROSE VET, which is great as animal-based programming is one of our areas of focus right now-“Tyson Media is also announcing a pilot project for yet another animal-based series focused on veterinarian schools and animal education. Tyson Media partnered with the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and will film on campus throughout the fall. 

About Tyson Media Productions  

Tyson Media Productions Inc. was started in Vancouver, BC, in 2009 by award-winning Producer Tyson Hepburn. With over 15 years of experience in unscripted television, Tyson strives to turn Tyson Media into one of Canada’s premiere production companies. Tyson Media is focused on producing unscripted television programs for various broadcasters, focusing on strong characters and compelling stories. Tyson always carries the momentum aggressively forward into the development of unique character-driven concepts primed to be significant hits both domestically and internationally. They seek out the most diverse subjects nationwide to entertain and educate viewers in Canada and worldwide. Tyson Media produces powerful unscripted and docu-series, including global phenomenon RUST VALLEY RESTORERS, COLD WATER COWBOYS (Co-Executive Producer with David Paperny), and THE DOG DUDES. Learn more at tysonmedia.ca

For more information and interviews, please contact:

Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

IMDb

Ed’s headshot photo credit: Anita Lee.

THE GROUNDBREAKING DREADWORKS HAUNTED HOUSE COMES TO CLOVERDALE, B.C. FAIRGROUNDS FALL 2024

Talented Filmmakers, Makeup Artists, Costume Designers, and Actors create live immersive theatre with advanced production techniques, creating an unforgettable, spine-chilling immersive experience.

Somnara Studios is thrilled to announce its bold foray into live immersive theatre with the debut of Dreadworks Haunted House at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey, BC, this September 27th – November 3rd, 2024. Dreadworks Haunted House is a groundbreaking live event meticulously crafted to merge cutting-edge storytelling with advanced production techniques, creating an unforgettable, spine-chilling immersive experience. www.dreadworks.ca 

Dreadworks Haunted House represents a collaborative venture between Alexander J. Baxter and Jonkman family, co-founders of Somnara Studios. Baxter and The Dreadworks team, hailing from the acclaimed Constellate Films, brings a wealth of experience in the horror genre. Renowned for their dynamic storytelling and innovative film productions, they have set new standards in indie film with genres spanning dark fantasy, horror, drama, documentary, and science fiction.”

Alexander is also a producer, writer, actor, and director in the film industry. He has ten years of experience as CEO and Founder of Constellate Films, a Vancouver-based production company. His acting credits include the TV series The Man in the High Castle, DC Legends of Tomorrow, and the feature film Jikirag.

Joining the Dreadworks team as a co-owner of the haunted house is Ken Honigman of the acclaimed Anmore Manor, which is closing this year. Honigman brings years of haunted house expertise, enhancing the team’s creative prowess. Alongside him, Austin Trapp, Media Director, brings a wealth of experience as a Producer at Constellate Films and the founding of Vancouver and Toronto Film & TV Tours. Trapp is also an actor, having appeared in ‘Yellowjackets,’ ‘The Man in The High Castle,’ ‘So Help Me Todd,’ and ‘Christmas on Candy Cane Lane,’ among others. Make-up artist Shelly Baxter, renowned for her work on notable shows such as Creepshow and Two Sentence Horror Stories, will lead makeup and SFX. The creative team includes seasoned professionals who will bring their expertise to live events to ensure an unparalleled immersive experience.

Over the past six years, the creative team at Somnara Studios and Constellate Films have honed their skills in the seasonal live event and immersive theatre space. This extensive experience has laid the foundation for the debut of Dreadworks Haunted House, promising a blend of horror and innovation that will push the boundaries of traditional haunted attractions.

Alexander J. Baxter, CEO and Founder of Dreadworks Haunted House & Somnara Studios, reflects on this journey: “Dreadworks Haunted House has been a journey of intense growth, learning, and international networking, particularly with the Haunters of America. 2024 marks a significant milestone as we partner with Yonkman, the City of Surrey, Sunbelt Rentals (formerly William F. Whites), Fibertek, and Phoenix tents for Dreadworks Haunted House.” Dreadworks Haunted House promises to be a seasonal highlight, offering a unique, spine-chilling adventure that horror enthusiasts will not want to miss.

Alexander and the Dreadworks Team would happily share their experience and expertise with the media.

For interview and photograph requests, please contact:

Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Website and social media links:

• Dreadworks: www.dreadworks.ca/about-us
• Instagram: @dreadworkshaunt
• Constellate Films: https://www.constellatefilms.ca
• Tickets and more information www.dreadworks.ca 

Dragon Bear Pictures 
action thriller feature film ‘Pitfall’ starring Randy Couture, Richard Harmon, Alexandra Essoe, Marshall Williams and Jordan Clair Robbins
 wraps production in Vancouver, BC, 

The Thriller stars Randy Couture, Marshall Williams, Alexandra Essoe and Richard Harmon.

Producers Alex Bogomolov and Wai Sun Cheng of Dragon Bear Pictures are pleased to announce that the production of the action thriller feature film ‘Pitfall’ shot in and around Vancouver, BC, has wrapped. James Kondelik (Behind the Walls) directed the film. ‘Pitfall’ stars include Randy Couture (‘The Expendables,’ ‘Big Stan’), Marshall Williams (‘The Ice Road,’ ‘Exile’), Alexandra Essoe (‘Midnight Mass,’ ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’)  and Richard Harmon (‘The 100,’ ‘The Age of Adeline’).  Jordan Clair Robbins (‘The Umbrella Academy’) and Matt Hamilton (‘The Actress Diaries’) round out the key cast. 

After a young man, Scott Williams (Marshall Williams), gets separated from his friends in the woods, he falls into a 10-foot-deep pit of spikes, impaling him through his leg and leaving him trapped. He quickly learns that his fall was not an accident but the beginning of a deadly hunt. He must battle the elements to escape and save his friends from The Hunter (Randy Couture) before they, too, fall victim. 

Key Crew include cinematographer Rob Zawistowski, stunt coordinator/fight choreographer Brian Ho (‘Deadpool,’ ‘Skyscraper,’ ‘Tron: Ares’), and Emmy award-winning special effects makeup artist Todd Masters (‘Alien Stole My Body’). Emmy-Award Post Sound Designer Hugh Wielenga (‘Invincible,’ ‘Knight of the Zodiac,’ ‘Julie and the Phantom’) is in post-production.

Pitfall’s sales agent, The Exchange, is a leading worldwide sales, finance, and production company committed to creating solid relationships between filmmakers, film financiers, and distributors. 

Producers Alex Bogomolov and Wai Sun Cheng will be releasing the action thriller ‘Ruthless Bastards,’ which stars Sean Patrick Flanery, Casper Van Dien, and Parmish Verma this fall of 2024,

For more information, interviews, and photographs, please get in touch with Unit Publicist Lesley Diana | lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Sales agent; The Exchange |  Nat McCormick | info@theexchange.ws | www.theexchange.ws

Marshall Williams is represented by Trina Allen at Play Management – Photo credit: Kristine Cofsky

Randy Couture is represented by Brett Norensberg at Gersh Agency

Alexander Essoe is represented by Deb Dillistone at Red Management. Photo credit: Tiziano Luigi

Richard Harmon is represented by Melanie Turner at Pacific Artists Photo credit: Dylan Gollub

Jordan Clair Robbins is represented by Kalee Harris at Play Management

Matt Hamilton is represented by Candace Fulton at Integral Artists

Pitfall on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32338122/

Vancouver and British Columbia’s film industry remains a multibillion-dollar business, third behind Los Angeles and New York. The industry is reaping the rewards of our homegrown talent in front and behind the camera. I am thrilled to contribute a regular column, ‘Lights, Camera, Action,’ in Jessel Magazine. You can pick up the magazine at Brian Jessel dealership in Vancouver or read more at www.brianjesselbmw.com/magazine/

Source: https://www.brianjesselbmw.com/magazine/

Interview with Award-winning actor Jacob Tremblay by Lesley Diana

Vancouver actor Jacob Tremblay has an impressive resume that includes working with Academy Award-winning Brie Larson, Julia Roberts, and many other A-list actors in major feature films.  I had the opportunity to sit down with Jacob to discuss his acting career and graduating from high school in my article recently published in Jessel Magazine and now available at Brian Jessel BMW dealership in Vancouver, BC. www.brianjesselbmw.com/magazine/

Source: https://www.brianjesselbmw.com/magazine/