Project Description

LOGLINE: After feeling he has nothing left to live for on earth, a lonely geologist tries to qualify for a one-way mission to Mars with the help of an offbeat musician who is just as lost as he is.

“…perfectly exudes these themes in a way that audiences can relate to.”
Film Threat
Kyle Bain

“an overall delightful film that I can not recommend enough.”
Trainwreck’d Society

“Between the earth and the moon….there is so much to love.  Red Rover is something to throw your arms around.”
Reel Reviews
Loron Hays

“RED ROVER leaves you charged with a warm, vibrant glow, delivering a much-needed slice of feel-good at a time when that’s exactly what everyone needs.”
My Bloody Reviews
Sean Cockwell

“a movie that deftly walks a tightrope between being intriguing and overly precocious, but thankfully always ends up on the right side of that line.”
The Gate
Andrew Parker

“There is enough heart and care in Red Rover that it will make you appreciate life on Earth.”
Goomba Stomp
Christopher Cross

“A winning look at losing.”
What She Said
Anne Brodie

“Belcourt and … Murray find a lovely contrast between the scope of interplanetary travel and Damon’s own internal journey … Bruun builds a marvellous performance out of that situation.”
NNNN
Norman Wilner
NOW Magazine

Shane is the Director, Co-Writer, and Co-Producer of this low budget Canadian feature film. The film stars Kristian Bruun, Cara Gee, Meghan Heffern, Morgan David Jones, Joshua Peace, Anna Hopkins, and Sugith Varughese. It was co-written and co-produced with Duane Murray. Michelle St. John was also a co-producer and production manager. Executive Producers were Mike MacMillian and Chad Williams.

The film was shot in the summer of 2017. Post ran through to October 2018, where online was completed by the talented team at Frank Digital.

The film was edited by Luke Higginson and the original score was composed by Anthony Wallace.

Rounding out the key crew was David Hannan as Production Designer; Carolee Custus as hair, make-up, and wardrobe; and John Reed Hryszkiewicz as grip/gaff/camera operator.

Finally it should be noted that the project was made possible by the generous support of The Ontario Arts Council, Toronto’s TIP Program, and the CMPA’s support.

For more, please check out the official film website:  www.RedRoverMovie.ca

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