Exclusive: Production is underway in Canada on sci fi-thriller Levels, starring Cara Gee (The Expanse), Peter Mooney (Burden of Truth), Aaron Abrams (Hannibal), and David Hewlett (Nightmare Alley).
Set in the near future, the film follows Ash — the love of Joe’s life — who is shockingly murdered before his eyes. As his world unravels, he comes to learn that nothing is as it seems.
Levels will mark Adam Stern’s first feature after making two shorts and working in VFX for more than two decades (presiding over Artifex Studios) with credits including series Continuum and Almost Human.
Producers are Stern of Orbital Mechanics, Tony Wosk of Middle Child Films and Kyle Bornais of Farpoint Films.
Amp International has come aboard for sales and has pre-sold the film in multiple territories including Germany (Capelight) and Middle East (Front Row).
Levels is the first foray for Orbital Mechanics, the new production company...
Set in the near future, the film follows Ash — the love of Joe’s life — who is shockingly murdered before his eyes. As his world unravels, he comes to learn that nothing is as it seems.
Levels will mark Adam Stern’s first feature after making two shorts and working in VFX for more than two decades (presiding over Artifex Studios) with credits including series Continuum and Almost Human.
Producers are Stern of Orbital Mechanics, Tony Wosk of Middle Child Films and Kyle Bornais of Farpoint Films.
Amp International has come aboard for sales and has pre-sold the film in multiple territories including Germany (Capelight) and Middle East (Front Row).
Levels is the first foray for Orbital Mechanics, the new production company...
- 3/17/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Gravitas Ventures has acquired U.S. rights to Lindsay MacKay’s romantic drama The Swearing Jar, starring Adelaide Clemens (Under the Banner of Heaven), Douglas Smith (Don’t Worry Darling), Patrick J. Adams (Prime Video’s A League of Their Own) and Oscar nominee Kathleen Turner (The White House Plumbers). The Anthem Sports & Entertainment Company has slated the film for release on 20 screens in major markets across the country on September 23.
The Swearing Jar is based on Kate Hewlett’s award-winning play of the same name, which she adapted for the screen. Billed as an intimate story told through music, comedy, subtly shifting timeframes and a few tears, it tells two love stories at once: exploring the joys and challenges of dating, marriage, heartbreak… and moving on. The film was produced by Jane Loughman for Monkeys & Parrots in association with Kyle Bornais of Farpoint Films and Tony Wosk of Middle Child Films.
The Swearing Jar is based on Kate Hewlett’s award-winning play of the same name, which she adapted for the screen. Billed as an intimate story told through music, comedy, subtly shifting timeframes and a few tears, it tells two love stories at once: exploring the joys and challenges of dating, marriage, heartbreak… and moving on. The film was produced by Jane Loughman for Monkeys & Parrots in association with Kyle Bornais of Farpoint Films and Tony Wosk of Middle Child Films.
- 7/13/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Adelaide Clemens, Patrick J. Adams, Douglas Smith and Kathleen Turner will star in “The Swearing Jar.”
The musical romance will be directed by Lindsay MacKay (“Wet Bum”) from a script by Kate Hewlett (“Malory Towers”), who adapts her play of the same name. David Hewlett (“The Shape of Water”) and Jade Ma (“Zero Chill”) round out the cast.
“The Swearing Jar” centers on Carey, a high-school music teacher who throws a birthday concert for her husband, Simon, making them reminisce about their shared past. Through comedy, music and memory, the film will chart Carey and Simon’s relationship and the birth of their child.
Filming will take place this month in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario. Distribution rights will be sold worldwide by Metro Films International, and the film will be released in Canada by Level Film. It’s eyeing a festival run next fall.
Producers include Jane Loughman, Kyle Bornais and Tony Wosk,...
The musical romance will be directed by Lindsay MacKay (“Wet Bum”) from a script by Kate Hewlett (“Malory Towers”), who adapts her play of the same name. David Hewlett (“The Shape of Water”) and Jade Ma (“Zero Chill”) round out the cast.
“The Swearing Jar” centers on Carey, a high-school music teacher who throws a birthday concert for her husband, Simon, making them reminisce about their shared past. Through comedy, music and memory, the film will chart Carey and Simon’s relationship and the birth of their child.
Filming will take place this month in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario. Distribution rights will be sold worldwide by Metro Films International, and the film will be released in Canada by Level Film. It’s eyeing a festival run next fall.
Producers include Jane Loughman, Kyle Bornais and Tony Wosk,...
- 5/5/2021
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Cara Gee (The Expanse) and Mpho Koaho are set to star in the forthcoming sci-fi thriller Levels written and directed by Adam Stern. Principal photography is slated to begin in 2021.
The film, which marks Stern’s feature directorial debut, explores “the nature of our existence.” After witnessing the murder of his girlfriend (Gee), Joe (Koaho) risks everything — including reality itself — to discover the truth about her death. Additional casting is underway.
Levels comes from Orbital Mechanics and Middle Child Films and will be produced by Stern and Tony Wosk of Middle Child.
“Adam shows a unique talent for storytelling within the genre, including strong character work with his actors, compelling visuals and the ability to produce visual effects-heavy content on a fraction of the cost of studio tentpole movies,” said Wosk. “Levels is structured...
The film, which marks Stern’s feature directorial debut, explores “the nature of our existence.” After witnessing the murder of his girlfriend (Gee), Joe (Koaho) risks everything — including reality itself — to discover the truth about her death. Additional casting is underway.
Levels comes from Orbital Mechanics and Middle Child Films and will be produced by Stern and Tony Wosk of Middle Child.
“Adam shows a unique talent for storytelling within the genre, including strong character work with his actors, compelling visuals and the ability to produce visual effects-heavy content on a fraction of the cost of studio tentpole movies,” said Wosk. “Levels is structured...
- 11/16/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Leslie Hope, who played Jack Bauer's wife on the first season of 24, has chosen the indie romantic comedy The Swearing Jar as her feature directorial debut.
Hope will direct the indie film from a screenplay adapted by actress Kate Hewlett (The Girlfriend Experience) from her theatrical play. Casting is currently underway through Heidi Levitt Casting in Los Angeles.
The Swearing Jar will be produced by Jane Loughman of Monkeys & Parrots and Kyle Bornais and Tony Wosk of Farpoint Films. Shooting is scheduled for later this year in Toronto, in Hope's native Canada.
The story follows Carey, a musician...
Hope will direct the indie film from a screenplay adapted by actress Kate Hewlett (The Girlfriend Experience) from her theatrical play. Casting is currently underway through Heidi Levitt Casting in Los Angeles.
The Swearing Jar will be produced by Jane Loughman of Monkeys & Parrots and Kyle Bornais and Tony Wosk of Farpoint Films. Shooting is scheduled for later this year in Toronto, in Hope's native Canada.
The story follows Carey, a musician...
- 4/9/2018
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Leslie Hope, who played Jack Bauer's wife on the first season of <em>24, </em>has chosen the indie romantic comedy <em>The Swearing Jar</em> as her feature directorial debut.
Hope will direct the indie film from a screenplay adapted by actress Kate Hewlett (<em>The Girlfriend Experience</em>) from her theatrical play. Casting is currently underway through Heidi Levitt Casting in Los Angeles.
<em>The Swearing Jar </em>will be produced by Jane Loughman of Monkeys & Parrots and Kyle Bornais and Tony Wosk of Farpoint Films. Shooting is scheduled for later this year in Toronto, in Hope's native Canada.
The story follows Carey, a ...
Hope will direct the indie film from a screenplay adapted by actress Kate Hewlett (<em>The Girlfriend Experience</em>) from her theatrical play. Casting is currently underway through Heidi Levitt Casting in Los Angeles.
<em>The Swearing Jar </em>will be produced by Jane Loughman of Monkeys & Parrots and Kyle Bornais and Tony Wosk of Farpoint Films. Shooting is scheduled for later this year in Toronto, in Hope's native Canada.
The story follows Carey, a ...
Forty Canadian and international producers will head to the Ontario Media Development Corporation’s annual International Financing Forum in Toronto.Scroll down for full list of projects
The ninth-annual International Financing Forum (Iff), a feature co-financing market for English-language projects, will run Sept 7-8 during Toronto International Film Festival (Sept 4-14).
The two-day event includes one-on-one meetings, an industry panel discussion, roundtable meetings, a networking luncheon, and a producers’ opening night networking reception.
Iff partners include Telefilm Canada, UK Trade and Investment (Ukti), and Toronto Film Commission & Entertainment Industries.
Among this year’s international projects are:
The Lunchbox producer Guneet Monga with sci-fi drama Punha, starring Kanal Nayyar of The Big Bang Theory;
Land Ho! producers Mynette Louie and Sara Murphy reteaming with director Aaron Katz on Settlers;
former Screen International Future Leader Sol Bondy of Germany’s One Two Films with Us-based Jennifer Fox with her thriller The Tale to star Laura Dern, Ellen Burstyn and [link...
The ninth-annual International Financing Forum (Iff), a feature co-financing market for English-language projects, will run Sept 7-8 during Toronto International Film Festival (Sept 4-14).
The two-day event includes one-on-one meetings, an industry panel discussion, roundtable meetings, a networking luncheon, and a producers’ opening night networking reception.
Iff partners include Telefilm Canada, UK Trade and Investment (Ukti), and Toronto Film Commission & Entertainment Industries.
Among this year’s international projects are:
The Lunchbox producer Guneet Monga with sci-fi drama Punha, starring Kanal Nayyar of The Big Bang Theory;
Land Ho! producers Mynette Louie and Sara Murphy reteaming with director Aaron Katz on Settlers;
former Screen International Future Leader Sol Bondy of Germany’s One Two Films with Us-based Jennifer Fox with her thriller The Tale to star Laura Dern, Ellen Burstyn and [link...
- 8/26/2014
- by wendy.mitchell@screendaily.com (Wendy Mitchell)
- ScreenDaily
New York, NY (November 30, 2011) – IFC Films announced today that the company is acquiring U.S. rights to The Samaritan, starring Academy Award® nominated Samuel L. Jackson, produced by Andras Hamori and directed by David Weaver from a screenplay by Weaver and Elan Mastai. The Samaritan also stars Luke Kirby (Take This Waltz), Ruth Negga (Love/Hate) and Oscar nominated Tom Wilkinson (Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol). After twenty-five years in prison, Foley (Jackson) is finished with the grifter’s life. When he meets an elusive young woman named Iris (Negga), the possibility of a new start looks real. But his past is proving to be a stubborn companion: Ethan (Kirby), the son of his former partner, has an ingenious plan and he wants Foley in. The harder Foley tries to escape his past, the tighter he is ensnared in Ethan’s web of secrets, until it becomes all too clear to...
- 11/30/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Tom Wilkinson has joined the cast of the independent thriller "The Samaritan," opposite Samuel L. Jackson. According to Variety, David Weaver is directing from a script he co-wrote with Elan Mastai. The film focuses on a former criminal (Jackson) who tries to go straight after serving a 20-year prison sentence. Andras Hamori is producing with Suzanne Cheriton and Tony Wosk.The film will shoot in Toronto and Rio de Janiero with a release date set for early 2012.Wilkinson recently played Joe Kennedy Sr. on the miniseries "The Kennedys." He will appear in Warner's upcoming "Green Lantern" this summer.
- 4/15/2011
- by Adnan Tezer
- Monsters and Critics
Tom Wilkinson will join Samuel L. Jackson in the indie thriller "The Samaritan" says Variety.
Jackson stars as a former grifter who sets out to put his life of crime behind him after serving a two decade-long prison sentence. Wilkinson will play a crime boss.
David Weaver directs from a script he co-wrote with Elan Mastai. Andras Ha- mori, Suzanne Cheriton and Tony Wosk will produce.
Shooting will kick off in Toronto and Rio de Janiero shortly for a release in early 2012.
Jackson stars as a former grifter who sets out to put his life of crime behind him after serving a two decade-long prison sentence. Wilkinson will play a crime boss.
David Weaver directs from a script he co-wrote with Elan Mastai. Andras Ha- mori, Suzanne Cheriton and Tony Wosk will produce.
Shooting will kick off in Toronto and Rio de Janiero shortly for a release in early 2012.
- 4/12/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Samuel L. Jackson will star in The Samaritan, with Luke Kirby and Ruth Negga; a neo-noir thriller which starts production next week in Toronto and Rio de Janeiro. David Weaver directs from a script he wrote alongside Alone in the Dark screenwriter Zelan Mastai. In The Samaritan, Jackson stars as Foley, a former swindler who, after serving 20 years in prison, intends on turning his life around. After meeting an elusive young woman (played by Negga), he is soon asked by the son of a former partner for help with an ingenious plan. Kirby plays the son. Andras Hamori (Sunshine) produces The Samaritan along with Suzanne Cheriton and Tony Wosk. Mark Musselman (Barney's Version) executive produces with Weaver, Mastai and Jackson as well as Eli Selden, James Atherton, Jan Pace, Mark Horowitz, Geoffrey Brandt and Lacia Kornylo...
- 3/18/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Samuel L. Jackson will star in The Samaritan, with Luke Kirby and Ruth Negga; a neo-noir thriller which starts production next week in Toronto and Rio de Janeiro. David Weaver directs from a script he wrote alongside Alone in the Dark screenwriter Zelan Mastai. In The Samaritan, Jackson stars as Foley, a former swindler who, after serving 20 years in prison, intends on turning his life around. After meeting an elusive young woman (played by Negga), he is soon asked by the son of a former partner for help with an ingenious plan. Kirby plays the son. Andras Hamori (Sunshine) produces The Samaritan along with Suzanne Cheriton and Tony Wosk. Mark Musselman (Barney's Version) executive produces with Weaver, Mastai and Jackson as well as Eli Selden, James Atherton, Jan Pace, Mark Horowitz, Geoffrey Brandt and Lacia Kornylo...
- 3/18/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Kirby and Ruth Negga are all set to star in neo-noir thriller "The Samaritan" for Anonymous Content reports Variety.
The story follows a former grifter (Jackson) who sets out to put his life of crime behind him after serving a twenty-year prison sentence.
He meets an elusive young woman (Negga), but it's not long before the son (Kirby) of his former partner asks him for help with an ingenious plan.
David Weaver directs from a script he co-wrote with Elan Mastai ("Alone in the Dark"). Production is aiming to kick off next week in Toronto and Rio de Janeiro. Andras Hamori, Suzanne Cheriton and Tony Wosk will produce.
The story follows a former grifter (Jackson) who sets out to put his life of crime behind him after serving a twenty-year prison sentence.
He meets an elusive young woman (Negga), but it's not long before the son (Kirby) of his former partner asks him for help with an ingenious plan.
David Weaver directs from a script he co-wrote with Elan Mastai ("Alone in the Dark"). Production is aiming to kick off next week in Toronto and Rio de Janeiro. Andras Hamori, Suzanne Cheriton and Tony Wosk will produce.
- 3/18/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
If you are a fan of Syfy's Battlestar Galactica, you probably know that some scenes of the series were filmed in and around the extensive forests of western British Columbia. What you may not realise, however, is that two of the show's stars - Tricia Helfer (Number Six) and Tahmoh Penikett ('Helo') - have lent their talents to a new indie docu-drama that is intended to raise awareness of issues associated with cutting down some of these forests.
The film, called The Green Chain, was written, directed and co-produced by Vancouver-born Mark Leiren-Young. His previous credits include scripts for episodes of the series The Collector, Blood Ties and Psi Factor. He has also written a book, 'Never Shoot a Stampede Queen', articles for 'Time Magazine', 'Maclean's' and 'The Utne Reader', and stage plays.
True to his roots, Leiren-Young focuses The Green Chain on the debate in British Columbia, but it...
The film, called The Green Chain, was written, directed and co-produced by Vancouver-born Mark Leiren-Young. His previous credits include scripts for episodes of the series The Collector, Blood Ties and Psi Factor. He has also written a book, 'Never Shoot a Stampede Queen', articles for 'Time Magazine', 'Maclean's' and 'The Utne Reader', and stage plays.
True to his roots, Leiren-Young focuses The Green Chain on the debate in British Columbia, but it...
- 8/22/2009
- CinemaSpy
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