According to TorontoFilm.Net, principal photography has started on director Jeff Chan's crowdfunded science fiction thriller "Code 8", starring cousins Stephen Amell ("Arrow") and Robbie Amell ("The Flash"), who raised $1,722,409 from 20,201 investors through Indigogo:
"...in 'Code 8', a small percentage of the population is born with supernatural abilities. But most 'specials' face discrimination, living in poverty and resorting to crime in a world carefully monitored by drones, guardians and tactical police. One man (Robbie Amell) struggles to pay for his ailing mother's health treatment, until he's lured into a lucrative criminal world by another man (Stephen Amell), who works for a drug lord (Bryk)..."
Director Chan initially shot a 10-minute short film to sell his concept to investors...
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Code 8"......
"...in 'Code 8', a small percentage of the population is born with supernatural abilities. But most 'specials' face discrimination, living in poverty and resorting to crime in a world carefully monitored by drones, guardians and tactical police. One man (Robbie Amell) struggles to pay for his ailing mother's health treatment, until he's lured into a lucrative criminal world by another man (Stephen Amell), who works for a drug lord (Bryk)..."
Director Chan initially shot a 10-minute short film to sell his concept to investors...
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Code 8"......
- 10/26/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
According to agent Melissa Lee of Toronto's Ml Talent Agency, the deadline for new actors/actresses, inexperienced/experienced, to register online with the agency as a background performer (extra) for Toronto-based feature films, TV series and commercials, has been extended to Friday June 23, 2017:
Lee, the owner of Ml Talent Agency is a founding member, and Co-Chair of the Toronto Talent Agent Association (Ttaa).
online agency registration here
Recent Toronto film productions include "Suicide Squad", "Dark Matter", "The Strain", "RoboCop", "Carrie", "Resident Evil: Afterlife", "Designated Survivor", "The Handmaid's Tale", "Pixels", "12 Monkeys", "Suits", "11:22.63", "Downsizing", plus the new "Star Trek" TV series, "Star Trek: Discovery".
Here is the Toronto Film Production Update for June 2017:
12 Monkeys - Season 4
TV Series
Universal Television Enterprises LLC
Prod.: Michael Wray
Exec. Producer: Terry Matalas
Dir.: Various
Apr 3 – Jul 7/17
Condor Season 1
TV Series
T5 Condor Productions Inc.
Exec. Prods.: Jason Smilovic, Todd Katzberg, Lawrence Trilling
Dir.: Lawrence Trilling, + tba
Apr 24 - Aug 15/17
Crawford Season 1
TV Series
Crawford Season One, Inc.
Exec. Prod.: Laura Michalchyshyn, Mike Clattenburg
Dir.: Mike Clattenburg
Apr 17 - Jun 28/17
Green Harvest
TV Series
Streak Productions Inc. / CBS
Prod.: Kevin Lafferty, Loretta Ramos, Aaron Baiers
Exec. Prod.: Bryan Fuller,
Heather Kadin, Gretchen Berg, Aaron Harberts
Dir.: various
Jan 24 – Oct 6/17
People Of Earth Season 2
TV Series
Slanted Films
Prod.: Paula Devonshire
Exec. Prods.: David Jenkins, Norm Hiscock, Aaron Shure
Dir.: Various
May 1 - Jul 17/17
Salvation Season 1
TV Series
CBS
Producer: Robert Ortiz
Exec. Prods.: Liz Kruger, Craig Shapiro, Heather Kadin, Aaron Beiers, Stuart Gillard
Dir.: Various
March 1 - Aug 3/17
Secrets From The Russian Tea Room
Feature
Rtr 2016 Ontario Inc.
Prod.: Malene Blenkov, Sandra Cunningham, Robin Cass
LP: Kristina Kornum (Denmark), Lisa Kussner (Canada)
Dir.: Lone Scherfig
May 8 – Jun 2/17
Star Falls
TV Series
Breakthrough Ent
Prod.: Jim Corson
Exec. Prod.:George Doty, Joan Lambur, Ira Levy,Peter Williamson,Michael McGuigan,
Nat Abraham,
Dir.: Various
May 8 - Aug 4/17
The Lead
TV Series
CTV / eOne
Prod.: Brian Gibson
Exec. Prod.: Ilana Frank, Adam Pettle, Ley Lukins, Linda Pope
Dir.: various
Apr 17 - Jul 25/17
Cardinal: Blackfly Season
Mini Series
Sienna Films/eOne
Prod.: Jessica Daniel
Dir.: Jeff Renfroe
May 29 – Aug 4/17
Code 8
Feature
Code 8 Films Inc.
Producer: Jeff Chan
Director: Jeff Chan
May 29 - Jul 14/17
Fahrenheit 451
TV Movie
HBO Films/Morning Star Prods. Ltd.
Prod.: David Coatsworth, Sarah Green
Dir.: Ramin Bahrani
Jul 10 – Sep 8/17
Frankie Drake
TV Series
Shaftesbury Frankie I Inc.
Prod.: Julie Lacey, Jonathan Hackett
Dir.: Various
Jun 19 - Oct 26/17
Girl Underground
(working title)
TV Movie
Cineflix (Captive) Inc.
Prod.: Thomas Vencelides
Dir.: Stephen Kemp
May 16 – Jun 1/17
Little Italy
Feature
Pizza Lovers Productions Ltd.
Prod.: Vinay Virmani, Ajay Virmani, Pauline Dhillon
Dir.: Donald Petrie
May 17 - Jun 26/17
Suits Season 7
TV Series
NBC Universal
Prod.: Mark Winemaker
Dir.: Various
Apr 4 - Nov 15/17
The Detail
TV Series
CTV / eOne
Prod.: Brian Gibson
Dir.: various
Apr 17 - Jul 25/17
The Expanse Season 3
TV Series
SyFy
Prod.: Manny Danelon
Dir.: Various
Jul 12 - Dec 8/17...
Lee, the owner of Ml Talent Agency is a founding member, and Co-Chair of the Toronto Talent Agent Association (Ttaa).
online agency registration here
Recent Toronto film productions include "Suicide Squad", "Dark Matter", "The Strain", "RoboCop", "Carrie", "Resident Evil: Afterlife", "Designated Survivor", "The Handmaid's Tale", "Pixels", "12 Monkeys", "Suits", "11:22.63", "Downsizing", plus the new "Star Trek" TV series, "Star Trek: Discovery".
Here is the Toronto Film Production Update for June 2017:
12 Monkeys - Season 4
TV Series
Universal Television Enterprises LLC
Prod.: Michael Wray
Exec. Producer: Terry Matalas
Dir.: Various
Apr 3 – Jul 7/17
Condor Season 1
TV Series
T5 Condor Productions Inc.
Exec. Prods.: Jason Smilovic, Todd Katzberg, Lawrence Trilling
Dir.: Lawrence Trilling, + tba
Apr 24 - Aug 15/17
Crawford Season 1
TV Series
Crawford Season One, Inc.
Exec. Prod.: Laura Michalchyshyn, Mike Clattenburg
Dir.: Mike Clattenburg
Apr 17 - Jun 28/17
Green Harvest
TV Series
Streak Productions Inc. / CBS
Prod.: Kevin Lafferty, Loretta Ramos, Aaron Baiers
Exec. Prod.: Bryan Fuller,
Heather Kadin, Gretchen Berg, Aaron Harberts
Dir.: various
Jan 24 – Oct 6/17
People Of Earth Season 2
TV Series
Slanted Films
Prod.: Paula Devonshire
Exec. Prods.: David Jenkins, Norm Hiscock, Aaron Shure
Dir.: Various
May 1 - Jul 17/17
Salvation Season 1
TV Series
CBS
Producer: Robert Ortiz
Exec. Prods.: Liz Kruger, Craig Shapiro, Heather Kadin, Aaron Beiers, Stuart Gillard
Dir.: Various
March 1 - Aug 3/17
Secrets From The Russian Tea Room
Feature
Rtr 2016 Ontario Inc.
Prod.: Malene Blenkov, Sandra Cunningham, Robin Cass
LP: Kristina Kornum (Denmark), Lisa Kussner (Canada)
Dir.: Lone Scherfig
May 8 – Jun 2/17
Star Falls
TV Series
Breakthrough Ent
Prod.: Jim Corson
Exec. Prod.:George Doty, Joan Lambur, Ira Levy,Peter Williamson,Michael McGuigan,
Nat Abraham,
Dir.: Various
May 8 - Aug 4/17
The Lead
TV Series
CTV / eOne
Prod.: Brian Gibson
Exec. Prod.: Ilana Frank, Adam Pettle, Ley Lukins, Linda Pope
Dir.: various
Apr 17 - Jul 25/17
Cardinal: Blackfly Season
Mini Series
Sienna Films/eOne
Prod.: Jessica Daniel
Dir.: Jeff Renfroe
May 29 – Aug 4/17
Code 8
Feature
Code 8 Films Inc.
Producer: Jeff Chan
Director: Jeff Chan
May 29 - Jul 14/17
Fahrenheit 451
TV Movie
HBO Films/Morning Star Prods. Ltd.
Prod.: David Coatsworth, Sarah Green
Dir.: Ramin Bahrani
Jul 10 – Sep 8/17
Frankie Drake
TV Series
Shaftesbury Frankie I Inc.
Prod.: Julie Lacey, Jonathan Hackett
Dir.: Various
Jun 19 - Oct 26/17
Girl Underground
(working title)
TV Movie
Cineflix (Captive) Inc.
Prod.: Thomas Vencelides
Dir.: Stephen Kemp
May 16 – Jun 1/17
Little Italy
Feature
Pizza Lovers Productions Ltd.
Prod.: Vinay Virmani, Ajay Virmani, Pauline Dhillon
Dir.: Donald Petrie
May 17 - Jun 26/17
Suits Season 7
TV Series
NBC Universal
Prod.: Mark Winemaker
Dir.: Various
Apr 4 - Nov 15/17
The Detail
TV Series
CTV / eOne
Prod.: Brian Gibson
Dir.: various
Apr 17 - Jul 25/17
The Expanse Season 3
TV Series
SyFy
Prod.: Manny Danelon
Dir.: Various
Jul 12 - Dec 8/17...
- 6/23/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Laysla De Oliveira will co-star opposite Robbie Amell and Stephen Amell in the sci-fi thriller Code 8, with Jeff Chan on board to direct. Currently in production, the pic is set in a world where 4% of the population is born with varying supernatural abilities, known as “specials," who are impoverished and face discrimination, often resorting to crime. De Oliveira is set as Maddy, a scrappy and resourceful "special" who is part of the inner circle of thieves. The Amell…...
- 6/13/2017
- Deadline
Actor Sung Kang is best known for playing the beloved Fast and Furious character Han Seoul-Oh (yes, his character name is the same as the popular Star Wars scoundrel.). But now Kang has officially joined cousins Stephen Amell and Robbie Amell in the sci-fi thriller Code 8.
The Hollywood Reporter says Kang will play the head of a militarized police unit in the indie directed by Jeff Chan. THR describes the premise:
Code 8 is set in a world where 4 percent of the population is born with varying supernatural abilities, but rather than be billionaires or superheroes, most "specials" face discrimination, live in poverty and often resort to crime.That leaves Connor Reed, played by The Flash star Robbie Amell, as a powerful young man struggling to pay for his ailing mother's medical treatment. To earn money, he joins a criminal world led by Garrett, played by Arrow star Stephen Amell.
The Hollywood Reporter says Kang will play the head of a militarized police unit in the indie directed by Jeff Chan. THR describes the premise:
Code 8 is set in a world where 4 percent of the population is born with varying supernatural abilities, but rather than be billionaires or superheroes, most "specials" face discrimination, live in poverty and often resort to crime.That leaves Connor Reed, played by The Flash star Robbie Amell, as a powerful young man struggling to pay for his ailing mother's medical treatment. To earn money, he joins a criminal world led by Garrett, played by Arrow star Stephen Amell.
- 6/9/2017
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
Filming to continue in Toronto until mid-July 2017; Elevation targets 2019 Canada release.
Principal photography has commenced on Jeff Chan’s sci-fi thriller Code 8.
Code 8 is set in a world where four percent of the population is born with supernatural powers and face discrimination and a life of privation. The film centres on a young man with abilities who clashes with a militarised police unit after committing a series of crimes.
Robbie Amell and Stephen Amell star alongside Sung Kang, Kari Matchett, Greg Bryk, and Aaron Abrams.
The film is based on Chan’s short film of the same name that inspired an Indiegogo campaign in 2016 that exceeded its initial $200,000 goal by raising more than $1.7m, allowing for production to begin on the feature version.
In addition to the Indiegogo funds raised, Code 8 is financed by Telefilm Canada and the Fyzz Facility.
Elevation Pictures is distributing the film in Canada, while [link=co...
Principal photography has commenced on Jeff Chan’s sci-fi thriller Code 8.
Code 8 is set in a world where four percent of the population is born with supernatural powers and face discrimination and a life of privation. The film centres on a young man with abilities who clashes with a militarised police unit after committing a series of crimes.
Robbie Amell and Stephen Amell star alongside Sung Kang, Kari Matchett, Greg Bryk, and Aaron Abrams.
The film is based on Chan’s short film of the same name that inspired an Indiegogo campaign in 2016 that exceeded its initial $200,000 goal by raising more than $1.7m, allowing for production to begin on the feature version.
In addition to the Indiegogo funds raised, Code 8 is financed by Telefilm Canada and the Fyzz Facility.
Elevation Pictures is distributing the film in Canada, while [link=co...
- 6/8/2017
- ScreenDaily
Gainesville, Georgia-born Korean actor Sung Kang, best known for his role as Han Seoul-Oh of the Fast & Furious franchise has just signed on to join cousins Stephen Amell and Robbie Amell in the science-fiction thriller Code 8. Directed by Jeff Chan (Dandy Lions, The Apostles) and poised to begin shooting in Toronto by mid-July, Code 8 is set in a world where 4% of the population... Read More...
- 6/8/2017
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Sung Kang, best known as Han Seoul-Oh in the Fast & Furious franchise, has joined cousins Stephen Amell and Robbie Amell in the sci-fi thriller Code 8.
Kang will play Agent Park, the head of a militarized police unit in the indie directed by Jeff Chan and shooting through mid-July in Toronto. Code 8 is set in a world where 4 percent of the population is born with varying supernatural abilities, but rather than be billionaires or superheroes, most "specials" face discrimination, live in poverty and often resort to crime.
That leaves Connor Reed, played by The Flash star Robbie Amell,...
Kang will play Agent Park, the head of a militarized police unit in the indie directed by Jeff Chan and shooting through mid-July in Toronto. Code 8 is set in a world where 4 percent of the population is born with varying supernatural abilities, but rather than be billionaires or superheroes, most "specials" face discrimination, live in poverty and often resort to crime.
That leaves Connor Reed, played by The Flash star Robbie Amell,...
- 6/8/2017
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Thanks to TorontoFilm.Net here is the Toronto Film Production Update for June 2017 including "12 Monkeys", "Fahrenheit 451", "Code 8" and a whole lot more:
"Extras" Needed For Toronto Movies/TV
12 Monkeys - Season 4
TV Series
Universal Television Enterprises LLC
Prod.: Michael Wray
Exec. Producer: Terry Matalas
Dir.: Various
Apr 3 – Jul 7/17
Condor Season 1
TV Series
T5 Condor Productions Inc.
Exec. Prods.: Jason Smilovic, Todd Katzberg, Lawrence Trilling
Dir.: Lawrence Trilling, + tba
Apr 24 - Aug 15/17
Crawford Season 1
TV Series
Crawford Season One, Inc.
Exec. Prod.: Laura Michalchyshyn, Mike Clattenburg
Dir.: Mike Clattenburg
Apr 17 - Jun 28/17
Green Harvest
TV Series
Streak Productions Inc. / CBS
Prod.: Kevin Lafferty, Loretta Ramos, Aaron Baiers
Exec. Prod.: Bryan Fuller,
Heather Kadin, Gretchen Berg, Aaron Harberts
Dir.: various
Jan 24 – Oct 6/17
People Of Earth Season 2
TV Series
Slanted Films
Prod.: Paula Devonshire
Exec. Prods.: David Jenkins, Norm Hiscock,...
"Extras" Needed For Toronto Movies/TV
12 Monkeys - Season 4
TV Series
Universal Television Enterprises LLC
Prod.: Michael Wray
Exec. Producer: Terry Matalas
Dir.: Various
Apr 3 – Jul 7/17
Condor Season 1
TV Series
T5 Condor Productions Inc.
Exec. Prods.: Jason Smilovic, Todd Katzberg, Lawrence Trilling
Dir.: Lawrence Trilling, + tba
Apr 24 - Aug 15/17
Crawford Season 1
TV Series
Crawford Season One, Inc.
Exec. Prod.: Laura Michalchyshyn, Mike Clattenburg
Dir.: Mike Clattenburg
Apr 17 - Jun 28/17
Green Harvest
TV Series
Streak Productions Inc. / CBS
Prod.: Kevin Lafferty, Loretta Ramos, Aaron Baiers
Exec. Prod.: Bryan Fuller,
Heather Kadin, Gretchen Berg, Aaron Harberts
Dir.: various
Jan 24 – Oct 6/17
People Of Earth Season 2
TV Series
Slanted Films
Prod.: Paula Devonshire
Exec. Prods.: David Jenkins, Norm Hiscock,...
- 6/2/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Berlin’s International Film Festival is just now getting underway, and already we’re beginning to catch wind of exciting projects emerging from the European Film Market. Case in point: Code 8, a bold sci-fi feature starring Stephen and Robbie Amell.
Best known for their work on the small screen – Stephen with Arrow; Robbie with The Flash – the Amells headlined Jeff Chan’s short film of the same name when it launched in 2016. An Indiegogo campaign was quickly whipped into shape with the intention of transforming Code 8 into a full-length feature and, after raising upwards of $1.7 million, Deadline brings word from Berlin that Xyz Films has scooped up international rights to the project in question.
The script, one dreamed up by Chan and Chris Paré, takes place in the not-so-distant future, where a portion of the human population – 4 percent, to be precise – are born with some type of supernatural ability.
Best known for their work on the small screen – Stephen with Arrow; Robbie with The Flash – the Amells headlined Jeff Chan’s short film of the same name when it launched in 2016. An Indiegogo campaign was quickly whipped into shape with the intention of transforming Code 8 into a full-length feature and, after raising upwards of $1.7 million, Deadline brings word from Berlin that Xyz Films has scooped up international rights to the project in question.
The script, one dreamed up by Chan and Chris Paré, takes place in the not-so-distant future, where a portion of the human population – 4 percent, to be precise – are born with some type of supernatural ability.
- 2/9/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Exclusive: Xyz Films has acquired international sales rights to Code 8, the sci-fi thriller in the works and being toplined by cousins Stephen and Robbie Amell. The pair starred in Jeff Chan’s short film of the same name and launched an Indiegogo campaign last year to adapt it into a feature; it raised more than $1.7 million. A May shooting start in Toronto now is being eyed, and Xyz is selling the title at the European Film Market underway this week in Berlin. Chan will…...
- 2/9/2017
- Deadline
How often do fans get the chance to help make a feature film? Fans of Arrow and The Flash stars Stephen Amell (Oliver Queen/The Green Arrow) and Robbie Amell (Ronnie Raymond/Firestorm) who haven’t already heard, have 12 hours left to do just that. Robbie and Stephen Amell revealed the trailer for their short film at this year’s Heroes & Villains FanFest in Chicago. A week later fans were shown the 10-minute short movie which is meant to be expanded into a feature film, Code 8. The premise of the film would be “a world where 4% of the population are born
Amell Cousins Film Funding Campaign Closing in on $1.5M...
Amell Cousins Film Funding Campaign Closing in on $1.5M...
- 4/22/2016
- by Araceli Aviles
- TVovermind.com
Exclusive: Arrow star Stephen Amell has spent four seasons fighting the bad guys of Star City on the CW, but he wants to bring some original action of his own to the big screen – and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows actor may be well on the way. Halfway through its run on Indiegogo and offering perks galore, Amell and The Flash actor Robbie Amell's feature Code 8 has surpassed its $200,000 crowdfunding goal by 323%. With just over $646,000 raised so…...
- 4/7/2016
- Deadline
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