DARKSIDE
 
 

UK PREMIERE

BFI SOUTHBANK, LONDON

February 18th, 2023

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SYNOPSIS

After a devastating tragedy disrupts the lives of astronaut Sam Bowman and his wife Sarah, Sam accepts an interstellar mission to save the lives of a missing crew on a deep space voyage, abandoning his life on Earth in the process. But when a critical failure leaves him without a crew, and without hope, he’s forced to reckon with a harrowing guilt he can no longer avoid.



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ABOUT THE FILM

DARKSIDE is a sci-fi short film, created as part of the Motion Picture Arts Program at Capilano University.

Making extensive use of practical effects, physical sets, and remote locations, it pushed the envelope to the absolute limit. Production of the film took over 720 days to complete. Comprised of 16 shooting days spanning across a period of over two years, including a post period that lasted almost 9 months.

It is, without a doubt, the largest creative endeavour the production team had ever encountered, and one of the most ambitious projects to ever be attempted at Capilano University. At its biggest, Darkside required the creative efforts of 50+ crew members, across 11 departments, working in 2 different units

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 UPCOMING SCREENINGS


DATE

CITY

VENUE

02.18.2023

London, UK

BFI Southbank


02.18.2023

Somerville Theatre

Boston, MA


 

THE CREW

 
 

SAM BOWMAN | Blakely David

Blakely David spent most of his life working in restaurants in Ottawa before moving to Vancouver in 2020 to pursue acting.  He has trained with some of the best coaches in Vancouver and starred in many styles of film, enjoying dark comedy and sci-fi horror particularly.  He is currently training as a tenor with hopes of moving into musical theatre as well. He is a fitness enthusiast and has been a proud vegan for 4 years. In 2022 he opened a photography and recording studio in Gastown called The Collective Edge. 

SARAH BOWMAN | Siobhan Connors

Siobhan Connors is a New Zealand born actress and producer; with works spanning across Australia and now, Canada. Siobhan has been cast in over 40 film, theatre and television productions including iconic Australian TV shows 'Romper Stomper' and 'Neighbours', she is an award winning theatre producer, Festival Producer and has programmed hundreds of tours across Australia. She has sat on various arts panels for City Councils, philanthropic foundations and advisory boards, co-founded two theatre companies and has worked with all of Melbourne's major professional theatre spaces. In 2019 she was one of 12 selected to be mentored by Australia's most subscribed professional theatre company- Melbourne Theatre Company.

WRITER & DIRECTOR | Spencer Zimmerman

Spencer Zimmerman is a Canadian screenwriter and director, known for his short films Der Jude, Emily, and the feature film The Tipping Point. Born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Spencer spent the formative years of his life in the prairies of western Canada before moving to Vancouver to pursue studies in filmmaking at Capilano University’s prestigious school of Motion Picture Arts. He has been nominated for BC's Film and Television Awards for Best Student production two years back to back in 2018 and 2019.

PRODUCER & EDITOR | Braiden Van Grootel

After inheriting a love of photography from his grandfather at a young age, his interests transferred to filmmaking, and he followed his passion to Capilano University in Vancouver. There, he spent four years in the Motion Picture Arts degree program, graduating in 2021. During and following his post-secondary education, Braiden has worked for media companies including 6ix Sigma, an award-winning production company creating high-quality commercials and documentaries, and Stance Media, a First Nations-run company with the goal of sharing stories and providing a voice for Indigenous people in Northern BC.

CINEMATOGRAPHER | Liam Meredith

Liam is the Cinematographer of Darkside. As a graduate of Capilano University's Motion Picture Arts Program, Liam has placed the majority of his focus on Cinematography, as well as editing and colour correction throughout his four years of study. Liam's background in photography is apparent in his composition, and he has learned through his recent years exploring analog film the importance of the frame and how to use it to its full capability.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER | Raine LeMay

Raine is the production designer of Darkside. Based out of Vancouver, he often draws inspiration from the landscape and city in his work. As an illustrator and sculptor, Raine takes a particularly visual approach to film-making.

Raine currently studies at Capilano University in the Motion Picture Arts program. With a background in stop motion animation, he is experienced in building models as well as sets. His films Mango (2016) and Bic: a day at the office (2017) won Best Animation at the Reel to Reel film festival.

 

PRESS KIT

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