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Tammy Gillis character in the Canadian premier of SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED: IMPOSSIBLE DREAM on E! Network on December 13th is based on Band of Sisters

_DSC0176edit4Tammy directs original comedy web series THE SUPPORT GROUP premiers January 6th

2015 has been the busiest year for actor/director Tammy Gillis. She stars in two Hallmark movies soon to be released. The first is the Canadian premier of SIGNED, SEALED DELIVERED: IMPOSSIBLE DREAM airing on E! Network on December 13th. She spent this past summer in Spain and Winnipeg filming the lead role in the feature film MENORCAThe web series The Support Group is Tammy’s directorial debut, which she also produced and acted in.

Tammy Gillis plays a profound character in Signed Sealed Delivered: Impossible Dream which is based on the real story of the Band of Sisters.  The Band of Sisters are part of an ultrasecret Joint Special Operations Command – which sent female soldiers in the field to go out on combat missions alongside the Rangers.  They are female warriors on the frontlines. Tammy’s role depicts a female U.S. soldier in the special ops unit who is held captive in Afghanistan.  In this movie, Tammy embodies the strength and courage of her character that is needed for survival, while also being able to portray the compassion found in human nature even under such difficult circumstances.  This role displays the diversity and talent of Tammy’s acting.

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IMG_6826Farpoint Films’ Menorca is a feature film directed and written by John Barnard.  It was filmed in Winnipeg and Spain in the summer of 2015. Tammy plays a hedonistic soccer mom who indulges in her fantasy world, breaking away entirely from her family and life of motherhood. As she embarks on a journey through bad decision-making, she comes to a conclusion to the singularity of her life purpose. She needs to win back her son’s affection.

The Support Group is an original comedy web series produced by Beyond Theatre Productions about three unlikely friends, each facing their own challenges, coming together to save their beloved support group. The Support Group team achieved success early on, being featured in a Vancouver Sun article on up-and coming filmmakers and completing an oversubscribed IndieGoGo campaign, bringing their total budget to roughly $5,000. The first episode of the series, titled ‘Positive?’, premieres online on January 6th, 2016  through their YouTube channel Beyond Theatre Productions at 2:30pm PT on YouTube. The trailer has now been launched online and the episodes premiere starting January 6, 2016.

TSG PosterTammy recently appeared in a number of other productions including a recurring guest star in Hallmark’s Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told. On television, she had a guest-starring role alongside Jason Priestley in UPTV’s Ties That Bind. Tammy was also seen in the first episode of the final season of Syfy’s Continuum that aired on Showcase and Syfy.

She is widely recognized for her multitude of film and television appearances. Her onscreen credits include roles in White Noise 2 and Shooter starring Mark Wahlberg. Tammy plays one of the leading roles in the soon to be released feature film The Pinocchio Project directed by Anand Raghaven.

This exceptionally talented actress also guest starred on CTV’s hit drama Motive, the critically acclaimed award winning HBO Canada series Less Than Kind, and the Douglas Coupland CBC comedy jPod.  She has appeared in roles on the Bravo series Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce, CW’s Supernatural, Showcase’s Lost Girl, Spike TV’s Blue Mountain State, Showcase’s Endgame and many more. Her MOW’s include the Hallmark romantic comedy A Novel Romance and the Lifetime thriller Stolen from the Womb.

Tammy Gillis is a very successful and respected member of the entertainment industry. She currently splits her time between Vancouver and Canada’s east coast and continues to travel to LA and around the world for projects.

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered​ on Hallmark Channel – Movie #1 – Signed, Sealed, Delivered:  Truth Be Told
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FIRST VINE SERIES “WHITE NINJA” PREMIERES DECEMBER 5TH AT THE WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL

paul019-eWhite Ninja”, the first narrative series developed for the Vine platform, will premiere at the Whistler Film Festival December 5th and on the “White Ninja” Vine channel (vine.co/WhiteNinja). The launch will coincide with a panel on digital distribution that features “White Ninja” producers Tyler Funk, David Kaye, and Jameson Parker. The panel is part of the Content Connections program “Stream Big” at the Whistler Summit on Saturday, December 5th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. http://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com/industry/summit-schedule

Paul Scheer stars and voices the titular Ninja in the series based on the hugely popular web comic “White Ninja” that ran exclusive strips on Cracked.com. The intellectually restricted and, apparently, pain impervious eponymous character was created by Scott Bevan and Kent Earle. The strip has over 1300 comics boasting a fan base that spreads across the globe.

Scheer is known for his role as Andre Nowzick on FX’s The League as well as stints on 30 Rock, The Kroll Show and Fresh Off The Boat, Hulu’s Hotwives of Las Vegas and the recent comedy special CrashTest, Scheer is joined by Kathleen Barr (Ed, Edd n’ Eddy, ReBoot.), Brian Drummond (Inspector Gadget, DragonBallZ), Shannon Chan Kent (Littlest Pet Shop, My Little Pony), and David A. Kaye (Make Way for Noddy, X-Men Evolution) who will lend their voices to a wide world of characters.

WN CatThe series boasts and impressive roster of Vine stars among their team of directors. Brandon Bowen, Jon Paul Piques (Piques), Gabe Erwin, Esa Fung (Esa Fungtastic), Gregor Reynolds (GregorR), and Stewart Reynolds (Brittlestar) will be joined by directors Michelle Ouellet (Afterparty, Hooked on Speedman), Matthew Clarke (Convos With My Two Year Old), Jameson Parker (College Humor’s The Price is Precise) and showrunner Tyler Funk (FTW, Friend Request) who have all come on board to direct a block of episodes for the series.

After the initial launch on December 5th the show will roll out three episodes a week on the White Ninja Vine channel – www.vine.co/WhiteNinja.

“Our goal has always been to reinvent the Sunday Comic Strip and we are excited to share this newest iteration of White Ninja with the world” said Funk, “we think that the Whistler Film Festival is the best place to introduce this series to the world”.

North of Now Films and Whiskaye Films, two Vancouver-based production companies, have teamed up to resurrect the hugely popular web comic. Tyler Funk of North of Now Films is heading up the project as the digital creator and showrunner working with Jameson Parker and David Kaye of Whiskaye Films who are on board as Executive Producers.

Multiple award-winning animator Erick Grigorovski is attached to the project as its lead animator, tasked with transporting this minimalistic and quirky world to this new and exciting format.

ABOUT NORTH OF NOW FILMS
North of Now is a creative production agency based out of Vancouver, BC specializing in digital content. Producing visually inspiring and engaging advertisements we strive to push the envelope, creating new and exciting branded content and capturing the imagination of audiences worldwide.

ABOUT WHISKAYE FILMS
Whiskaye Films is a Vancouver-based film and television production company founded by David Kaye and Jameson Parker. Whiskaye Films strives to develop and produce internationally recognized content that both entertains and matters.

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Whiskaye Films Contacts:
Jameson Parker     778-903-3964     jameson@whiskayefilms.com
Tyler Funk                 778-988-3498         everythingfunk@gmail.com

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James Clayton Wins Lead Actor Award Of Excellence at The IndieFEST Film Awards for his role in CANDiLAND also starring Gary Busey and Chelah Horsdal

James_Clayton_montage_addtxtJames Clayton has won the prestigious IndieFEST Film Award of Excellence for his lead role of Peter in the upcoming thriller CANDiLAND; also starring Gary Busey and Chelah Horsdal. CANDiLAND is based on the novel by Elizabeth Engstrom and will be distributed in North America by IndustryWorks Pictures spring 2016.

“It is an extreme honor and privilege to be awarded this distinction. This is really a reflection of all the hard work of the crew, cast, and everyone who supported this great film.  I am eternally in debt to my co-leads Gary Busey and Chelah Horsdal who were an inspiration everyday and will no doubt be recognized for their outstanding performances in this film. As well as to the magnetic Elizabeth Engstrom, and of course, our inventive and extraordinary leader, writer/Editor/Director Rusty Nixon.” says James Clayton.

CANDiLAND: Struggling to rebuild their lives, a former tennis star (James Clayton) and a recent divorcee (Chelah Horsdal) decide to isolate themselves from the world in a quest for true “oneness”; as their affair descends into savagery, his father (Gary Busey) must fight to save them before they disappear completely into madness.

James has been building a career of diverse characters and is known for his deep commitment and detailed preparation. The character of Peter marks a new benchmark for James as he lost 55 pounds, shaved his head, and shaved down his front tooth for the role.

James who currently appears in several episodes of Fox TV’s Minority Report also produced and starred in the Sci-Fi/Thriller Down The Line (2014). He also starred in the Caper Comedy Foodland (2011). Clayton began his acting career at the age of sixteen when he booked his first role in K19: The Widowmaker (2001), starring Harrison Ford and directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Since then, he has added an extensive list of versatile characters to his resume. In 2004, James went on to a supporting lead role in the Horror feature Adam and Evil followed by a leading role in the Thriller feature The Bentley Box (2004) and honed his comedic skills while leading in the head-banger Comedy, Blackbridge (2006). On television, James has appeared on the hit CW series Supernatural (2009), Fox’s Fringe (2011), and has appeared as leading roles in multiple commercial campaigns for clients such as Reebok, Suddenlink, Kia, and Telus.

James is also one of the co-managing directors of Motorcycle Boy Productions along side writer/director Rusty Nixon and actor/producer Blaine Anderson. The three produced the psychological thriller Candiland. James and Motorcycle Boy Productions are in the late development stages for the Supernatural Horror film, Residue (2017), written and directed by Rusty Nixon.

About Motorcycle Boy Productions
Motorcycle Boy Productions is a film service company operated by Motorcycle Boy Studios Ltd and founded by Managing Director/Producer James Clayton. Co-founding members include Rusty Nixon and Blaine Anderson. The name Motorcycle Boy Productions is homage to the great Mickey Rourke’s character in the film “Rumble Fish”; based on S.E. Hinton’s famous novel of the same name. The name was chosen to convey the unique, adventurous, and profound qualities of the films created by the Company.

Vision Statement: The Company is committed to the job expansion and the overall growth of the Canadian film industry for worldwide distribution.

Mission Statement: The Company achieves this by partnering with local venders, crews, and artists to produce films at low cost with high production value.

About IndustryWorks Studios/Pictures – Canada International
IndustryWorks is a fully integrated Distribution, Production, Finance and New Media, worldwide content provider. IndustryWorks sets itself apart by having a keen sense of recognizing the potential in projects for distribution and is dedicated to releasing unique and marketable content to the world market place. The Company has several in-house projects in development and acquires films from producers around the world. IndustryWorks distributes its content through all media outlets, including box office, VOD, SVOD, broadcast, airlines, Internet and digital platforms, retail and rental outlets.  www.industry-works.com

About The IndieFEST Film Awards
The IndieFEST Film Awards are unique in the industry.  Attracting both powerhouse industry veterans as well as talented new filmmakers it is an exceptional, truly international awards competition, not a traditional film festival – which allows filmmakers from around the world to enter their films in this prestigious competition.  The IndieFEST is about helping industry professionals who create fresh, standout entertainment achieve the publicity and credibility they deserve.  Serving filmmakers is the IndieFEST’s primary goal.

Currently in its 7th year, The IndieFEST Film Awards is an avant-garde worldwide competition that strives to give talented directors, producers, actors, creative teams and new media creators the positive exposure they deserve. It discovers and honors the achievements of filmmakers who produce high quality films and new media. Our talented IndieFEST award winners have gone on to win Oscars, Emmys & Tellys.

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For ‘CANDiLAND’ Sales and IndustryWorks information please contact:
Caterina Scrivano | CS@Industry-Works.com | 604-876-0547

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Actor Gerald Auger has a busy fall with roles in Australian production LOST FACE and Russian production PETERSBURG, A SELFIE

He produced and starred in BOHEMIAN BLOOD in The Frightening 48 Hour Film Challenge in Northern Alberta

Russian DowntownGerald Auger – actor, producer, writer, entrepreneur and motivational speaker of Woodland Cree descent from Alberta, Canada has a busy fall with roles in three short films: “Lost Face”, “Petersburg. A Selfie”, and an independent short film “Bohemian Blood” for The Frightening 48 Hour Film Challenge. This is a man on a mission and his characters capture the essence of his talent.

Filming this December in Calgary, Gerald has been cast in “Lost Face” a classic story by legendary writer Jack London that takes place in mid-1800’s Russian. Gerald Auger plays Makamuk, a fierce warrior in “Lost Face” who steps up as a chief to lead the remainder of his tribe to victory against the Russian fur thieves. Makamuk faces a power play with Subienkow, a Polack who finds himself the second-to last survivor of a group of Russian fur thieves.

In October Gerald flew to St. Petersburg, Russia for “Petersburg. A Selfie”, a collection of 7 stories about Russia’s most beautiful city through the perspective of 7 women on the concept of love. “Anichkov Bridge” is one of the stories from the collection by director Natalia Kudryashova. Through the story of one woman’s journey of self-hate, she comes to realize that she is living a human existence rather than a human experience that speaks from her heart – her soul. Auger plays a Native American Spirit who comes to visit her in the physical realm. With his ancient knowledge and wisdom from his ancestors, this Spirit conveys a message to her to love life again.

Bohemian BloodIn “Bohemian Blood”, Auger’s role is an Indigenous Cult leader of murderous Bohemian Artist Hookers that use hammers to kill their Johns in a Bohemian style brothel. Auger remarks, “The Frightening 48 Hour Film Challenge was indeed an intense, creative and collaborative effort! It’s a way for me to give back to the community.”

After being discovered at the opening ceremonies of the 1995 Canada Winter Games Auger has been working in the entertainment industry ever since. It all started with a supporting role in Gunslinger’s Revenge, a lead role in the National Geographic IMAX-production Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West, Hallmark Entertainment TV miniseries Dreamkeeper. Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks-produced miniseries Into the West; Klatsassin and CTV’s Luna: Spirit of The Whale, FUBAR 2, Western Confidential, The Plateau, Blackstone, AMC’s Hell on Wheels, CBC’s Strange Empire and soon to be seen in the new HBO’s Lewis and Clark series as Chief Le Borgne.

Auger produced, wrote and directed the short film “Walking Alone” and a National Film Board of Canada documentary “Honour Thy Father” won Best Film Representing Cultural Diversity at the Alberta Motion Picture Industry Awards in 2009. He wrote and produced the series “The Ancients for Aboriginal Peoples Television Network” and worked on the sequel to his film “Honour Thy Father—Our Journey Home”, which deals with Christianity and Native spirituality in Indian country.

Auger has been on his spiritual journey for over 20 years and often coordinates a sweat lodge ceremony to have spirit helpers empower and enlighten others. One of his missions in life is to honour the Indigenous people in terms of how they are portrayed. In 1996 and 1997 Auger was awarded the National Native Role Model by the Governor General of Canada and spent the next two years visiting more than 30 communities across Canada, inspiring his aboriginal peers, relating stories about his experiences and bonding with locals through cultural events and ceremonies. Auger is the first aboriginal recipient of the Rotary International Integrity Award for the Avenue of Nations in Alberta.

Auger continues to produce films, television series and documentaries aiming to advance the status and expose the stereotyping of his people. Auger latest roles are doing just that, playing a cult leader to a modern day Native American with a rock star style in Russia. Making Russian cinematic history as an Indigenous actor shooting a film in Russia.

Gerald is available for interviews and photographs upon request.

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Dejan Loyola adds the role of Dr.Dev Sekara on CTV’s “Saving Hope”

Screen Shot 2015-11-20 at 7.26.47 AMDejan Loyola’s role on CTV’s “Saving Hope” as Dr. Dev Sekara is close to home.  Dr. Dev is an eager first year surgical resident at Hope Zion Hospital. He uses humour to try and diffuse his anxiety of being one of the hospital’s bright young doctors. Dev is the extremely compassionate albeit naive love interest of Dr. Cassie Williams (Kim Shaw). “Saving Hope” airs Thursday nights at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on CTV.

“Saving Hope” has a special personal meaning to Dejan as he is the son of two former psychiatric nurses and is a former mental health care worker himself. Because Dejan has been surrounded by the medical world from an early age, the role of Dr. Dev Sekara is a perfect fit.

Dev definitely has aspects of both my parents in him, it has been really cool to incorporate my personal experience.” Dejan says, “Both my parents are former psychiatric nurses and I was a mental health care worker myself for a number of years. Coming from a family of medical professionals it has been an incredible experience being able to portray a young doctor.”

Dejan Loyola’s television debut was on the pilot episode of the science-fiction themed “V”, with following work in the 2010 fantasy film “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief”, guest roles on a number of TV series that include “Tower Prep”, “Fringe”, “Emily Owens M.D.” and “The Tomorrow People”, as well as appearances in the television movies “Best Player” and “Grave Halloween”. Dejan plays comedic relief in the Nickelodeon films: “Best Player” and “One Crazy Cruise”. Dejan was one of the series leads in the CW pilot “H.M.S.: White Coat” and also had a supporting lead role in the independent feature “Evangeline”, which was nominated for nine Leo Award’s in 2014.

SH4_EP405_D2_SW_0025Dejan’s work is showcased through a multitude of diverse roles. In “Best Player”, Dejan plays The Eviscer8r, a villainous and ridiculous professional video game player. In “Grave Halloween”, his lead role as Terry, an American exchange student studying film in Japan, is a joker, caring, and a bit nerdy but also brave when the chips are down. On the other side of the spectrum, Dejan played Rafi, a genie and brother of the male lead, Cyrus, on “Once Upon A Time in Wonderland”.

A highlight moment to Dejan’s career was the opportunity to chat and work alongside Tom Cruise even though it was just for a day doing stunts driving a scooter for “Mission Impossible 4”.

When time permits, Dejan returns to his old school on Salt Spring Island to teach improv and theatre. His early days in writing, directing and acting in theatre resulted in scholarships and bursaries that allowed him to start training.

Dejan lived in his father’s homeland of Sri Lanka for a couple of years during the civil war and was primarily home schooled due to the country’s hardships. He returned to Canada with his family when he was at the age of 7 and enrolled in acting classes at a community theatre where his first connection to other youths were made. Attending public school for the first time at the age of 12 was a struggle but he used comedy to make people laugh, connect with people, and make new friends. This journey taught him the power of connecting with others through smile and laughter, developing an even deeper love for stage and screen work.

Dejan grew up on Salt Spring Island and resides in Toronto while filming the TV series “Saving Hope” over six months, but his home is in Vancouver.

Dejan is available for interviews upon request.

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Sixteen year old musician Logan Jones releases his 2nd album Platinum Grooves

Screen Shot 2015-11-10 at 7.43.30 PMKicks off album on November 20th at Seven Dining Lounge in Vancouver, BC

Sixteen year old Logan Jones, an innovative, highly creative, and prolific composer, is releasing his second album “Platinum Grooves”. Logan will be joined by nine of Canada’s most seasoned session musicians on stage Friday November 20th, 2015 at Seven Dining Lounge in Vancouver to showcase his original tracks. Cover will be by donation.

“Platinum Grooves” was forged on the site of a platinum mine in construction with a string quartet during one of Logan’s many trips to South Africa. He also worked with Free State University teacher/producer John Smit to explore African based rhythms to help add new dimensions to his music.

“Platinum Grooves” includes over 70 minutes of music composed by Logan. The sounds include keyboard, percussions, and chords that cross-different genres in a jazz, funk and rock guitar.. String quartets can also be found seamlessly knitted into some of the tracks. Each layer of music has been added with a distinct purpose. Logan’s arrangement of sounds is dazzling in profound and affecting ways.

Logan is ready to take his music to new heights. Grammy-nominated songwriter (Carey Ott based in Nashville ) says of Logan “He is tapping the pure well of creativity”. Logan’s music has also been described as cross genre, pop music accessible and undeniably interesting.

Platinum Grooves is an album of music that reflects Logan’s unique style, creativity and journey. In this album, the tracks “6474” and “Twenty Three” are named after their complex time signatures. “Fight to be Free” gives off a struggling effect. Its theme has connections to Logan’s travel to South Africa and the history of that country. The feel of David Gilmore’s legendary guitar style was Logan’s guitar inspiration for his track “High School Spy”. The dimension of a classically trained string quartet was added to the Platinum Grooves 5-9 sessions at the 1915 building of Soundsphere Studios in Bloemfontein, South Africa. In Platinum Groove 9 the sounds of hammering metal and vehicles gives ethos to the mine building in Africa.

Logan’s love for music started at the age of 3 with the French horn as his first instrument. He started playing it by lying on the carpet and playing it sideways. That was enough to fire his passion for music and to take music onto a whole new level in his own signature way. He developed a multifaceted interest in music that has brought him from playing guitar, drums and keyboard to writing and composing his own. Logan is definitely talented, highly creative, deeply passionate, and wise beyond his years.

Logan has worked with musicians from Nashville, London, Vancouver, Toronto, Paris, to South Africa. He has recorded at the famous Fader Mountain (Little Mountain Sound Vancouver) where the greats from Aerosmith to Hedley and Rage Against the Machine have recorded. Logan has also worked with Grammy nominated songwriter Carey Ott. Logan’s inspirations for his music come from rhythms and harmonies of all music types across continents and decades. Music heroes whose work has influenced Logan’s style are Mark Knopfler, Herbie Hancock, Pink Floyd, Sting and the movie music of Brian Tyler. Logan’s first album “Believe” produced by Dunbar Underground Studios was released in 2014 and can be purchased on iTunes. Famous music producer Garth “GGGarth” Richardson at one of Logan’s gigs said “I can hear his influences and I can hear him inventing for himself many things that have come before”.

Logan lives in Vancouver, BC and hopes to have the opportunity to write for film, television and video games.

Logan Jones 2nd Album Release “Platinum Grooves” Show Details
with Special Guest Elias James
Date: Friday, November 20th, 2015
Time: 8 p.m.to 11:00 PM
Venue: Seven Dining Lounge
sevendininglounge.com
Address: 53 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Country: Canada
Admission: By donation only.
Confirmed that critically acclaimed recording artist Malcom Jack will open for the Logan Jones band at 7:30 – 8:00pm. Recent Album with his band is DADA Plan
Logan Jones is available for interviews upon request.

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“CENTER STAGE” SEQUEL STARTS PRODUCTION

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Director X, Award-Winning Music Video and Film Festival Award-Winner, Is Directing

CENTER STAGE: DANCE CAMP commenced principal photography on October 26th in Vancouver, British Columbia, it was announced today by Sodona Films Ltd. Returning from the
original Center Stage are Peter Gallagher (American Beauty, Law & Order: Specials Victims Unit), Ethan Stiefel (American Ballet Theater, Royal New Zealand Ballet) and Sascha Radetsky (American Ballet Theater, Flesh and Bone). Returning from Center Stage: Turn it Up are Nicole Munoz (Defiance, Baby Sellers) and Kenny Wormald (Massholes, Footloose). Joining the cast of this latest Center Stage is ‘Choice Dancer’ Teen Choice Award winner Chloe Lukasiak (Dance Moms).

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Director X is known for visually distinctive videos for popular artists including Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling,’ Jay Z, Kanye West, Wiz Khalifa, Usher, and Iggy Azalea. X made his film directorial debut in 2014 with an edgy drama titled Undone, winner for Best Atlantic Feature at the Atlantic Film Festival.

 

 

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CENTER STAGE: DANCE CAMP is a Canadian project developed and produced by Vicki Sotheran and Greg Malcolm of Sodona Films Ltd. as a follow-up to Center Stage: Turn It Up. Academy Award®-nominated, Emmy®-nominated, Golden Globe®-winning producer Laurence Mark (Julie & Julia, Dreamgirls, I Robot, Jerry Maguire) is executive producer.
CENTER STAGE: DANCE CAMP tells the story of a group of talented dancers who compete for spots in the prestigious American Ballet Company. Nicole Munoz stars as Bella Parker, one of the dancers auditioning over an intense six-week program, which ends up pitting classical ballet dancers against more contemporary dance performers.

 

Peter-Gallagher-oc02“This script was written for Nicole,” says producer Greg Malcolm. “I realized that there was something magical about Nicole at 13 when we worked with her in 2008 on Center Stage: Turn It Up. She is a person that you never forget who had a big vision at an early age. This film will inspire young women to strive for want they want in life.”

“We are thrilled to have Director X as our director,” says Vicki Sotheran, “X is at the top of his game. We are exited to see the magic that he will create with our talented cast.”

Executive Producer Laurence Mark adds, “ It’s a joy to be involved in the second sequel to Center Stage which seems to have become something of a cult classic – and getting to re-unite cast members from the previous two films is truly gratifying.“

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Nisha Ganatra wrote the screenplay for CENTER STAGE: DANCE CAMP, and Monica Proenca is the choreographer. Filming continues in Vancouver until November 18th.

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Road Killer Thriller ‘WRECKER’ pays homage to Spielberg’s ‘DUEL’

WRECKER-BLASTER-1Opening in theatres November 6th, 2016

WRECKER

IndustryWorks Studios is proud to announce the theatrical release of WRECKER starring Anna Hutchison (The Cabin in the Woods, Spartacus).

From the producers of American Mary, IndustryWorks bring the new thriller film Wrecker to Canadian theatres with an exclusive Sneak Peak with The Canadian Indie Film Series hosted by Landmark Cinemas on November 4th, 2016. Wrecker will open with theatrically on Friday November 6th.

Wrecker tells the story of best friends Emily (Anna Hutchison of The Cabin in the Woods) and Lesley (Andrea Whitburn of Lonesome Dove Church) who take a road trip to a music festival in the desert. When Emily makes a decision to turn off the busy highway and onto a lone, desert road, all Hell breaks loose. They soon find themselves the target of a relentless tow truck that forces them into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Harrowing escapes, deadly situations and near captures, turning their road trip in to a living, breathing nightmare.

Scene 58E (A Cam)“We are thrilled to have the sneak-peek of WRECKER as the November 4th Canadian Indie Film Series title. It’s a perfect fit for the rock n’ roll style of our series and our audiences will have a blast!” – Chad Maker, Canadian Indie Film Series

“WRECKER” is a fun, entertaining thrill ride that everyone will enjoy. Anna (Hutchison) and newcomer Drea Whitburn have an undeniable chemistry that echoes almost every girl-friendship I know. Two girls in a red mustang outrunning a bad ass truck, what’s not to love!” Caterina Scrivano, VP Sales & Marketing, IndustryWorks Studios.

The Promotion People - Industry Works PicturesAbout IndustryWorks Pictures/Studios – Canada, International
IndustryWorks is a fully integrated Distribution, Production, Finance and New Media, worldwide content provider. IndustryWorks sets itself apart by having a keen sense of recognizing the potential in projects for distribution and is dedicated to releasing unique and marketable content to the world market place. The Company has several in-house projects in development and acquires films from producers around the world. IndustryWorks distributes its content to through all media outlets, including box office, VOD, SVOD, broadcast, airlines, internet and digital platforms, retail and rental outlets.

CIFS_150x112About the Canadian Indie Film Series
The Canadian Indie Film Series is a national initiative helmed by A71 Entertainment in association with Landmark Cinemas Canada. Launched in March of 2015 with The Valley Below, the Canadian Indie Film Series screens a Canadian independent film the first Wednesday of each month at 16 Landmark Cinemas and a host of other independent theatres across the country. Other titles in the series have been PRETEND WE’RE KISSING, 88, BERKSHIRE COUNTY and more. Screening details and info can be found at www.CanadianIndieFilmSeries.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Lesley Diana | Lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575
Caterina Scrivano | cs@industry-works.com | 604-876-0547

Screen Shot 2015-10-30 at 3.31.32 PMTheatrical Listings here:
WRECKER THEATRICAL LOCATIONS – LANDMARK CINEMAS –NOVEMBER 4TH SNEAK PEAK!
Pre-buy your tickets here: landmarkcinemas.com/en.aspx

fid15796Landmark Cinemas16 IMAX Country Hills Calgary
Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre Edmonton
Landmark Cinemas 5 Columbia Cranbrook
Landmark Cinemas 10 New Westminster
Landmark Cinemas Paramount Kelowna
Landmark Cinemas Paramount Kamloops
Landmark Cinemas 8 Avalon Nanaimo
Landmark Cinemas Rialto Courtenay
Landmark Cinemas 5 Showcase Campbell River
Landmark Cinemas 7 Penticton
Landmark Cinemas 8 Grant Park Winnipeg
Landmark Cinemas 24 IMAX Whitby
Landmark Cinemas 24 IMAX Kanata
Landmark Cinemas 10 IMAX Kingston
Landmark Cinemas 10 EXTRA Waterloo
Landmark Cinemas 6 Jackson Square Hamilton

WRECKER THEATRICAL LOCATIONS – LANDMARK CINEMAS –NOVEMBER 6TH LIMITED RELEASE!
Pre-Buy tickets: landmarkcinemas.com/en.aspx

Social Media Handles

Website: industry-works.comCanadianIndieFilmSeries.com,  landmarkcinemas.com/en.aspx
Twitter: @WreckerTheMovie@IWPictures@CdnFilmSeries
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Instagram: @WreckerTheMovie

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Lesley Diana – Founder, President and Publicist
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604.726.5575

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Young actor William Ainscough stars as Milton in the feature film Milton’s Secret based on Eckhart Tolle’s book

William332Features’ cast includes Donald Sutherland, Michelle Rodriguez, David Sutcliffe, Mia Kirshner and Sheila McCarthy

Young actor William Ainscough is starring in the leading role as Milton in the highly anticipated feature film Milton’s Secret that just wrapped in Hamilton, Ontario. Based on the children’s book of the same name which was co-authored by the world-renowned “spiritual” teacher Eckhart Tolle, Milton’s Secret features a cast that includes Donald Sutherland (The Hunger Games franchise, Pirate’s Passage), Michelle Rodriguez (The Fast and Furious franchise, Avatar, Machete Kills), David Sutcliffe (Gilmore Girls, Cracked), Mia Kirshner (The L Word, Black Dahlia), Sheila McCarthy (Orphan Black, Little Mosque on the Prairie, Die Hard 2) and Hays Wellford (Cop Car, Independence Day: Resurgence).

Milton’s Secret focuses on young Milton (Ainscough) whose workaholic parents (Kirshner and Sutcliffe) are struggling with marital and financial problems. Milton is bullied at school where his teacher (Rodriguez) does her best to uplift his spirits and inspires him under difficult circumstances, as does the free spirited neighborhood barista Luz (McCarthy) and friend, Tim (Wellford). But it’s his grandfather Stewart Howard (Sutherland), a retired Force Recon Marine who shows Milton the secret of finding true happiness.

“This project is close to my heart, as I love movies that not only entertain, but also contribute to the awakening of human consciousness,” said Tolle co-author of Milton’s Secret.

12079463_497942980384426_1744273064178668562_nEmmy® award nominee Barnet Baines is the director and lead writer for the film. Milton’s Secret is being produced by Sean Buckley (Defendor, Wolf Cop, Pretend We’re Kissing) of Buck Productions, Fred Fuchs (The Godfather Part lll, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, The Secret Garden) for Buck Productions, Stephen Huszar for Riverside Entertainment and Ryan Lockwood for Hulo Films. Production takes place in Hamilton, Ontario until the end of October.

At the age of 9, William answered an open casting call notice for a new feature film Hidden being distributed by Warner Brothers. William was successful in landing the role of Joey, a slightly shy and soulful boy and close friend and neighbor of Zoe’s (Emily Alyn Lind). The film Hidden, directed by The Duffer Brothers, also stars Alexander Skarsgard (True Blood, Battleship) and Andrea Riseborough (Oblivion, Never Let Me Go).

William’s second audition was for the role of Billy in the CityTV/Force Four Entertainment comedy Seed. Seed filmed two seasons and was hailed as both a critical and commercial success; it filmed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. William was nominated as Best Newcomer for the ACTRA/UBCP Awards and won the JOEY AWARD for his work in Seed.

Other highlights for William included learning how to realistically perform an English accent in order to play the iconic role of John Darling in ABC’s Once Upon a Time, and a major supporting role in the television feature Zapped for the Disney Channel. William just wrapped the feature The History of Love playing the role of Bird, directed by auteur filmmaker Radu Mihaileanu, it filmed in Montreal, New York and Romania during the summer of 2015.

William is an accomplished drummer, loves soccer and is a huge fan of the online game Minecraft. He is thrilled to be able to add actor, to his resume of accomplishments. Born to parents in the Entertainment Industry (Nicole Oliver, actress; Chris Ainscough, composer/film editor), William Ainscough has made short work of realizing his dream of being an actor. William lives in Vancouver with his hilarious younger brother, Grady, and his parents.

For more information, photos and interview requests please contact:
Lesley Diana | Lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

Representation: Murray Gibson | Red Management | 604.998.8077 | murray.g.gibson@gmail.com

Social Media Handles

Website: williamainscough.com
Twitter: @Will_Ainscough@miltonssecret
Facebook: Miltons Secret Movie
IMDb: imdb.com/name/nm5303080

Contact The Promotion People

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Host/Producer Mike Mitchell is pleased to announce that BC Outdoors Sport Fishing series will be airing the seventh season across Canada and the USA this fall

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Sportfishing Adventures television series with professional athletes/hosts Brendan Morrison and Chris Burns take celebrities out on world class guided fishing trips is renewed for another season

Mike Mitchell, host and producer of the popular television series BC Outdoors Sport Fishing is pleased to announce that they will be airing the seventh season on networks throughout Canada and the United States this fall. Mitchell, also editor of BC Outdoors magazine, brings the pages of the magazine alive with breathtaking scenery, world-famous fishing opportunities by sharing his knowledge and expertise as host. While the main focus is on informing, explaining and teaching, the show is expanding their audience by showing the viewers how easy fishing can be and what to use in order to be successful during a day out on the water.

Mike Mitchell started at BC Outdoors magazine in 2004. BC Outdoors Sport Fishing was developed during a 2009 fishing trip and the following spring the first pilot was shot. ,The television series has since aired 65 episodes on 12 different networks across Canada, the USA and continues in its International Distribution.

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On every show Mike Mitchell features local experts in the industry as co-hosts, each sharing their unique expertise to enhance the quality of the show. Mike’s true fishing love has to be chasing salmon on the coast. Some of his favorite locations to fish are the Central Coast, West Coast of Vancouver Island and Port Hardy. Before and after salmon season Stillwater Fly-Fishing becomes the focus. After five seasons fishing with Brian Chan, Mike has honed his skills. He currently enjoys the early spring and late fall fly fisheries in the Interior of British Columbia.

Mitchell is also Executive Producer of Sportfishing Adventures, hosted by Professional Athletes Brendan Morrison and Chris Burns This show has an exciting format, celebrity names and has matched the success of BC Outdoors Sport Fishing. Mitchell describes himself as a husband, father, friend, editor, and producer; show host and ever-grateful man for all that brought him to this point. He says, “I’m looking forward to the next great adventure in the great BC Outdoors.”

Brendan Photos PressSportfishing Adventures Television Show
Sportfishing Adventures has a winning formula that has captivated our expanding viewership. Our host’s passion for fishing is undeniably contagious, but the insider-look that viewers get of our celebrity hosts and guests is what attracts a wider audience. Brendan Morrison and Chris Burns share hosting duties throughout the season. Brendan is a 15-year NHL veteran and an extremely passionate angler that hosts his own annual charity Fishing Derby. Chris grew up fishing on the west coast. He spent eleven seasons in the CFL and celebrated the success with a Grey Cup win in 1999. He is currently the host of a weekly sports show on Team 1040 radio.

‘SportfFishing Adventures’ takes out other professional athletes and/or celebrities out on world class guided fishing trips as they embark on a friendly competition on the water. The episodes show the athletes and celebrities delving into epic fish while discussing their careers and highlighting all the aspects of the fishing charter or resort where they stay. Our host’s passion for fishing is undeniably contagious. Brendan and Chris are joined by celebrity guests, who help showcase the lodge and destination. Whether it’s locker-room conversations with their former teammates, or stories of career highlights, these insights keep viewers entertained and wanting more! Our previous season included exciting guests like: Kirk McLean, Miikka Kiprusoff, Mark Stepnoski, Dave Babych, Terry David Mulligan and more. To add to the excitement, our guests go head-to-head with our hosts in a fishing competition that brings out their competitive spirit and energy. We’re not your average fishing show!

BC Outdoors Sport Fishing airs on CHEK TV, COAST TV, DELTA TV, CJDC TV, CFTK TV , WILD TV, WFN TV, BeIN Sports
Sportfishing Adventures airs on CHEK TV, COAST TV, DELTA TV, CJDC TV, CFTK TV , WILD TV and BeIN Sports

Mike Mitchell of Mountain View Productions produces both television shows. Mountain View Productions (Mike Mitchell) has brought in Executive Producer, Laurie Belle (Get Cooking with the Stars, Leftcoast TV, Badawi Productions,) to further develop the series through network acquisitions and International distribution. Sponsors for BC Outdoors Sport Fishing include Toyota BC Dealers, Yamaha, Rapala, Port Boat House, Lowrance, Pacific Salmon Foundation and Fresh Water Fisheries Society of Bc, Scotty, Islander reels, Alumacraft boats , Mystic fly rods, Sport fishing institute of BC and BC Outdoors magazine . Sponsors for SportFishing Adventures include Toyota BC dealers, Pure fishing, GA checkpoint, Trophy, Gibbs /Delta ,Dragon fly, Beaver buzz, Oakley and BC Outdoors Magazine .

About Mountain View Productions
Mountain View Productions Ltd. is a creative and inspired team of professional producers working together, combining your ideas and our expertise, and bringing your creative vision to a reality. Using leading edge equipment for both production and postproduction, as well as writing, effect, and editing software to develop, film and finish your project on time. We promise that every project gets the same dedicated attention regardless of tier or budget. Transparent budgets are formulated together, in the beginning and are strictly adhered to throughout the process. Our clients are never presented with add-ons and never experience sticker shock at the completion of a project. It is our aim to work closely with each client and educate our clients on all parts of the process, including filming techniques; postproduction effects the achievement of maximum exposure for their product.

For interview requests, photographs, video links and more information please contact:
Lesley Diana | Lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca | 604-726-5575

For more information on BC Outdoors Sport Fishing TV and Sportfishing Adventures please visit: www.bcosf.ca

To sponsor the television shows please contact info: Lbelle@mountainviewproductions.ca 

CHEK TV | Sundays 630am &130pm
WILD TV | Wednesdays 4:00 am & 3:30pm, Thursdays 2:30 am, Fridays 12:30 am
CJDC TV | Mondays 10:30 am

Social Media Handles

Website: bcoutdoorsmagazine.com/bcosportfishingtvmountainviewproductions.cabcoutdoorsmagazine.com/sponsors
Twitter: @BCOSportFishing, @BCOutdoors
Facebook: facebook.com/BCOSportFishingTVfacebook.com/SportfishingAdventures
YouTube: youtube.com/user/BCOSportFishingTV

Contact The Promotion People

Lesley Diana – Founder, President and Publicist
lesley@thepromotionpeople.ca
604.726.5575

Website: thepromotionpeople.ca
Twitter: @PromotionPeople
Facebook: The Promotion People
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