DRAMA/MYSTERY: 

When Robin Walker returns home for her father's funeral, she's forced to confront the damaged family she left behind, as well as her own personal demons; resulting in the reveal of an unsettling secret.

We are young filmmakers producing our first feature film with the guidance of experienced veterans in the industry. Filmmaking is an expensive art form and while we're doing the best we can to make the film cost the least amount possible (while still maintaining industry level quality), there's only so much we can do! That's why we're turning to you to help us raise the remaining funds needed to bring this project to life! 

We're teaming up with students from schools across Ontario, from a variety of different programs including film, photography, fashion, professional communication, theatre, creative industries, marketing, media production, journalism... we could go on.  

 

 

 

LUKE VILLEMAIRE: WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER

Luke Villemaire is a young filmmaker based out of Toronto, Ontario. He has experience in marketing and film production through his past positions at IMAX and Route Eleven. He currently works with emerging clothing line, Wear Your Label; a company that uses fashion to create conversations about mental health. As a very involved student at Ryerson University, Luke has gained vast insight into the various creative industries and has fostered relationships with industry professionals in an effort to create opportunities for himself and those around him.

 

 

MADDY PILON: PRODUCER

Maddy Pilon was born and raised in Trenton, Ontario and is currently living in Toronto, Ontario to pursue a career in filmmaking. In her time in the industry, Maddy has worked as an assistant director for feature films such as Murray Foster’s (Great Big Sea) The Cocksure Lads, and The Christmas Switch. She has also produced many successful short films, and has worked as a volunteer with the Canadian Film Centre many times.

 

 

 

NATHAN DHARAMSHI: PRODUCER

Nathan Dharamshi is an aspiring film producer from Toronto, Ontario. From a very young age he was introduced to classic films and was inspired to study the craft of filmmaking. As a producer Nathan strongly believes in the importance of respect, responsibility and organization and how that translates in a working environment with cast and crew. He also believes in fostering a fun and inclusive attitude on set. 

 

KERRY-LEE FINKLE: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Kerry-Lee is a character actress and comedian. She did stand up comedy on the Yuk Yuks stage in Hamilton, Ontario in the late 1980s. In 1992, Kerry-Lee furthered her studies becoming a teacher specializing in educating Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and special education teaching dramatic arts and English through American Sign Language. Kerry-Lee continues to teach students with multiple disabilities through American Sign Language. Kerry-Lee also raised two amazing sons. Her youngest son is also an actor. In 2006 Kerry-Lee began professionally acting again appearing in commercial, film, documentary and television. Kerry-Lee enjoys doing improv at The Second City Training Centre in Toronto, Ontario.
 

 

  

MICHAEL MARINO: CASTING DIRECTOR

Michael Marino is an independent filmmaker & casting director born and raised in Caledon, Ontario. While studying in the Film & Television Production program at Humber College, the work he’s been a part of has played in festivals both locally and internationally. Goliath is Michael’s first foray into casting a feature film. Drawn to the story from personal experiences, Michael’s goal is to find the best Canadian talent to bring this story to life.

 

 

 

 

CRAIG JAY: EDITOR

In 2012 Craig graduated from the Arts University Bournemouth in the UK, straight out of University he worked on the 4-time Oscar nominated Mr Turner, Macbeth starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard and The Dead Lands which premiered at TIFF in 2014 all as an Assistant Editor.

Craig has also worked on a 6-part BBC drama series Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime.Since Craig's Assistant Editing work, Craig moved to Toronto in 2015 and has edited a Web Comedy Series The Young Professionals, a 400k viewed short film Strangers in a Bed and his first feature film Ashes which is due for release in Fall 2016.

His other passions include editing trailers which include award-winning feature Radiator and award-winning short I Am Syd Stone. Craig has also worked for an advertising company, Rooster Post, with such brands as Bud Light, Koodo, and Corona.

 

• Funding Secured: To date we've secured $40,000 thanks to our generous sponsors: Ryerson  Communication & Design Society (RCDS), Ryerson University, Student Initiatives Fund (SIF), Ryerson Student's Union (RSU). 
• We've made sure to maximize funds by offering personalized, cost-friendly perks. That means almost 100% of the money raised will be going directly to production costs such as: Cast, Locations, Art Department, Transportation, Festival Submissions, etc.
• What happens if we don't reach our goal? We trek on. Since the beginning we've been trying to make the impossible possible and we don't intend to stop until the film is complete. We may have to rely more heavily on grant applications (which are often lengthy processes, long waits and no guarantee). The more we can fund ourselves, the less we need to worry about funding falling through.
• What happens if we EXCEED our goal? This is the ideal scenario! Added production value, more shooting days and an overall higher quality product.

 

Where will the film be shown? Will I be able to see it?

It's no secret that the Canadian Film Industry has often been overshadowed by our American counterparts... but over the last few years Canada has made some huge headway and is becoming more and more respected among professionals in the industry. We want to continue to build this reputation and encourage Canadian consumers to consume Canadian content. We'll be submitting to film festivals across North America and hope to have a limited theatrical release in 2017.

 

Not getting the full amount: We'll do what we can to cut back on costs. This might mean not being able to hire the actors we're looking at or get the number of shoot days needed to do the story justice. We will do the best we can with what we have, and with the outstanding talent of our team we will make it happen.