EXCLUSIVE: Filming for the indie film begins next week in Canada morning paperfeaturing singer-songwriter and two-time Juno Award winner Fefe Dobson, Lovell Adams-Gray (Power Book II: Mind), Kiana Madeira (Fear Street series), Alex Mallari Jr. (Ginny and Georgia), Joanne Jansen (Shadowhunters), Olunike Adeliyi (The luggage holder) and Brandon McKnight (The Lightning).
Writer and director Ron Dias (Bite a mango) and actress and writer Joanne Jansen, both from the Toronto-based production company Ron & Aussie, are collaborating on it morning paper which will depict the intertwined lives of the Morningside Community Center in Scarborough. The film depicts the personal struggles, relationships and social challenges that the various characters face in the face of the threat of gentrification.
The project will be distributed via SVOD in the US by AMC’s All BLK, which co-financed with private investors.
“Our commitment to reshaping the story and authentically portraying the resilience of the Scarborough community remains unwavering morning papersaid Dias.
He continued, “Our goal is to make a film that not only entertains, but also serves as a poignant reflection of diverse voices and experiences.” This project embodies our commitment to amplify the stories of underrepresented communities and address relevant social issues. “
Fefe Dobson, Joanne Jansen and Brandon McKnight are represented by Daniel Abrams at OAZ and Chris Smith Management; Kiana Madeira is repped by David and Julia at Ambition, Deron Tracy and Lena Roklin at Luber Roklin Entertainment, Verve Talent Agency and attorney John Meigs; Lovell Adams-Gray is represented by Jason Hyman and Ryan Martin at Buchwald, Maria Ralley at Edna Talent Management and David Sweeney at Sweeney Entertainment; Alex Mallari Jr. is represented by Ryan Goldhar of The Characters Talent Agency. Olunike Adeliyi is represented by Andre Newell of Shortlist Artist Management and April King of William Morris Endeavour.
Source: Deadline
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