The foundation of a great film starts with a great story. Here are some stories we thought were worth telling, along with some new ones we're bringing to life.
Heir Apparent
Five unsuspecting siblings are brought together to collect an inheritance that they never knew was owed to them. When asked to simply agree on what the money is to be spent on, they all realize exactly how different they each are. Packed with non-stop laughs and an all star cast, Heir Apparent is infectiously funny and entertaining.
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Written by: David Halls
Produced by: Chantal Leblanc-Everett
Directed by: J. Michael Dawson
Photographed by: Pasha Patriki
Edited by: Jeff Geisel
Starring
Steve Byers, Richard Leacock, Samantha Gutstadt, Sean Browning, Stefano Colacitti, David Bajurny
Specs
Status: Completed, 2008 Festival Circuit
Digital HD Short
Genre: Comedy
TRT: 13 Minutes
Featured Festivals: TBA
Workaholic
When Ryan accompanies his mother Lorraine to her office at an advertising firm for 'Take Your Kid To Work Day', he anticipates a gruelingly boring day. But with a mounting deadline, a collapsing campaign, a team of eccentric coworkers, and a frisky boss, Ryan encounters anything but business as usual. Can Ryan step up and prove he's man enough for the job?
Written by: David Halls
Produced by: Chantal Leblanc-Everett
Directed by: J. Michael Dawson
Starring
TBA
Specs
Status: Pre-production
Digital HD Short
Genre: Comedy
ERT: 17 Minutes
Ultimate (working title)
The story of an ultimate frisbee team that will never quit, never lie down, and never say never.
Written by: Pasquale Anthony Leonardo
Produced by: Chantal Leblanc-Everett
Directed by: J. Michael Dawson
Starring
TBD
Specs
Status: Script Development
Digital HD Feature
Genre: Comedy, Sports Film
ERT: 90 Minutes
Toronto Film Challenge
The Toronto Film Challenge is a local film competition run by Lifeforce Entertainment. It is the largest film competition of its kind in Canada going into its fourth year, and has prompted the creation of 275 short films made by over 2500 filmmakers. The TFC holds three events a year challenging filmmakers to create a film in only 24 or 48 hours using specially created 'challenge packages', containing a number of inspirational requirements.
Founded in 2004, the TFC and its sponsors have given away over $150k in prizes to winning filmmakers, along with custom made statuettes, and secured an international distribution deal with Ouat Media Inc. Over the course nine events, the TFC has seen on-going support from a variety of local and national sponsors as well as 27 industry professional judges who select the winning films. Lifeforce Entertainment is pleased to continue the Toronto Film Challenge into 2008.