Lovers in a Dangerous Time
January 21, 2011
Award Winning BC Film
LOVERS IN A DANGEROUS TIME
Returns to Landmark’s Paramount Cinema!
IndieFilmNet presents popular and critical festival hit Lovers In A Dangerous Time at Landmark’s Paramount Cinema, opening on January 28th. Hailed as a date night movie that everyone on a date can enjoy, Kelowna audiences now have a chance to see why film festival fans adored Lovers In A Dangerous Time when it was the winner of the ‘Best Canadian Feature Film’ at the Okanagan International Film Festival, as well as the ‘People’s Choice’ at the Calgary International Film Festival.
This is an against all odds filmmaking story: Two Canadian actors meet in an acting class in Hollywood and say, “Hey, let’s go make a film in your hometown of Creston, British Columbia. We’ll star in it, we’ll direct it, we’ll fund it (without grants), heck we’ll even get our hometown friends to play the parts.” They travelled by car 1400 miles each season to shoot in their home country and no matter what the set backs they prevailed to make a film entirely on their own means. This is normally the type of independent filmmaking that gives independent film a bad name. However, to the contrary, they came out the otherside with a charming film that just keeps winning audience’s hearts. So much so, that Indiefilmnet and Landmark Theatres have gone out of their way to back it for a proper theatrical release in Western Canada.
Reached on location while on their latest project in France, Mark Hug remarked, “We’re excited that the film is returning to the Paramount in Kelowna, as it’s the film’s launching point”. The Okanagan International Film Festival was the first film festival to screen the film. Co-Creator May Charters adds, “The encouragement and support we recieved from Kelowna audiences really propelled the film forward. We hope we can get back to meet everybody there in January.”
On the surface, the film is a tale of small-town romance that follows a pair of childhood friends that are reunited at their high school reunion in Creston, British Columbia. Dig a little deeper and it’s a comedy about youthful regrets, a drama about a brotherly feud that has never been settled, as well as a portrait of what it means to be a kid at heart. It’s a story where boy meets girl, only they have known each other since they were two. It’s a romance, Canadian style.
See trailer preview of Lovers In A Dangerous Time here:
http://www.youtube.com/LDTmovie
Awards and Media:
“An undeniably lovely film: natural, gorgeously shot, haunting, funny!”
- ERIC VOLMERS, Calgary Herald
“This film tears away little pieces of your heart while making you blush and laugh out loud. It captures the pure essence of what it is to have dreamed, and to have loved, and to have lost.”
- JULIA GILLMOR, Nelson Express Weekly
“The Hockey film perfectly married with the Art film”
- CLAIRE WEINGARTEN, Film Movement, NYC
“It has a rekindling love affair for the ladies and enough hockey references to make even Don Cherry blush…Love, hockey, beer, houseboat parties; need I say more? When it comes to Canadian cinema, this one’s a gem”
- Erin F. CIFF
“I’ve seen the film and anyone who tends to despair for the future of narrative film (or just wants an enjoyable night at the movies) needs to see it as well. …Lovers in a Dangerous Time finds its centre in the reality of people’s feelings and lives and allows story to grow rather than creating it in a test tube. A heresy against Hollywood convention, certainly, but when the result is a charming and heartfelt film like this, who’s to complain?”
- ADRIAN BARNES, Rossland Telegraph.
The soundtrack that includes a new version of the Bruce Cockburn classic “Lovers in a Dangerous Time” covered by Montreal singer-songwriter JBM, who contributed 8 original tracks to the score.
For more information, please go to:
www.landmarkcinemas.ca
www.indiefilmnet.com
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PUNKSVILLE (The Movie) to be produced in Kelowna
February 17, 2010
PRESS RELEASE
PUNKSVILLE (The Movie) to be produced in Kelowna
Producers of the Okanagan-based film and TV production company, Death or Glory Productions, are extremely pleased to announce their new film project, PUNKSVILLE, a full-length motion picture to be filmed entirely in the Kelowna area. Currently in pre-production, filming is set to begin in early April 2010. The scripted film will use Kelowna as the backdrop for the small city of Punksville.
“We are determined to use Kelowna locations – and local characters – in the film as they are in real life, thus showcasing and promoting those who are supporting us,” says James Blonde, producer/writer.
PUNKSVILLE is a drama that follows the story of a young, free-spirited girl, “Jo” (Athena Lebessis, American Pie Presents Beta House), who is torn between settling down with her wealthy, bland boyfriend, or opting for something a little different. When her favourite punk-rock band, The Saint James, comes to town, Jo unexpectedly gets involved in 24 hours of rock ‘n’ roll madness, and is forced to make a life-changing decision.
“We are extremely excited to have Athena on our team. We were lucky to have met her while she was in Kelowna visiting friends. Athena read the outline of the film, and then agreed to our offer of lead female character ‘Jo’,” says Felix Vinyl-Poét, producer/writer.
The Saint James have made local, and national news in recent months, having struggled with the school system, in their efforts to raise funds for school music programs.
Death or Glory Productions is appealing to local businesses and investors to step up and help financially support this project. Sponsorship and investment packages are available from $1,000.
“We hear lots of talk around here, but we aren’t seeing action when it comes to cash,” says Blonde. “We would like to see people put their money where their mouth is, and then be proud when the film hits international film festivals, showcasing the Kelowna area as it is.”
The total budget for the production is set at $600,000 CAD.
“With new tax incentives of up to $10,000 in write-offs, investing in a film production like this is a great way to support the Okanagan film industry. We are offering all sponsors and investors on-set access, and the opportunity to be actively involved in many aspects of the filmmaking process,” says Trance Blackman, producer/writer.
Artistically, with a name like “Punksville”, the producers feel the film will have huge international appeal, and will have subtitles in French, German, Spanish, and Italian.
“We’re so excited to make a film we would want to watch; real musicians, Euro-style cinematography, no green screens, just hands-on Filmmaking 101,” says Blonde. “We’re insisting on local cast, crew and production equipment. We have secured the latest in world-class cameras and editing facilities. Jon Summerland, the Okanagan film commissioner, has been instrumental in accommodating us with local resources, equipment, permits, and locations.”
The producers have also consulted with Kelowna Mayor, Sharon Shepherd, who was open and supportive of the project.
Sponsorship and investment packages are available from Death or Glory Productions. Further details are available at the Punksville website, also home of The Saint James, at www.punksville.com.
Contact the producers by email at info@punksville.com.
