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19/10/2023

OPEN VAULT FILM FESTIVAL | FALL 2023
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SUPERWONDER GALLERY
FRIDAY OCTOBER 20th, 2023
1162 Bloor St W
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A quarterly film festival showcasing short & digital works from established & emerging filmmakers.
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This season's program features a series of spooky sensations from around the world, including works from:

▪︎ Thomas Leary (USA)
▪︎ Gabriel Kahlim Mucci (BRAZIL)
▪︎ Liz Whitmere (CANADA)
▪︎ Orhan Sumen (CANADA)
▪︎ C J Benson (USA)
▪︎ Amanda Haskel .hacksel (CANADA)
▪︎ Ian Odermatt (USA)
▪︎ Adam Szurdich (AUSTRALIA)
▪︎ Bomfor64 (JAPAN)
▪︎ Emphoria Margaritis (CANADA)
▪︎ Christopher Fernandes (CANADA)
▪︎ Vitória Vasconcellos (USA)
▪︎ (USA)
▪︎ Bryce Hodgson (CANADA)
▪︎ Ian Johnston (CANADA)

PWYC
SCREENINGS @ 8:00 PM
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Networking event to follow.
Mingle with development executives from:
ActionCAN Films, Foster Films Canada,
Madonna Performance Art, Natural Radical films
& more...!
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www.actioncanfilms.com/open-vault-festival
www.filmfreeway.com/TorontoOpenVaultFestival

21/04/2023

We are incredibly pleased to announce that BrawlStars is now LIVE and available for streaming on
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"Real Stories. Punched Up"
Each episode re-enacts a real-life fight, punched up with movie magic. A high-octane mix of stunt choreography & dynamic interviews with the heroic Canadians who lived to tell these tales.
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We hope you enjoy the show!!
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13/11/2022

Thank you for rolling out the red carpet.
We look forward to next year!!
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Follow us for info & updates on our award winning film!
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"Death & The Mysteries of Raising Powerful Children"
~ An absurd celebration of pop culture parenting that finds a way to make animal sacrifice fun again.
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26/10/2022

Death & The Mysteries of Raising Powerful Children" ~ An absurd celebration of pop culture parenting that finds a way to make animal sacrifice fun again.
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We're incredibly excited to begin our festival circuit and share this puppy with the world. Please like, subscribe, and follow for updates & screenings www.actioncanfilms.com

https://youtu.be/gALuSHBBUxo

"Death & The Mysteries of Raising Powerful Children" ~ An absurd celebration of pop culture parenting that finds a way to make animal sacrifice fun again. ww...

03/10/2022

BRAWL☆STARS every one of 'em!
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That's a wrap on our final block for more excitement
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28/08/2022

That’s taillights on our main block‼️💥
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23/08/2022

Cut 'em out, ride 'em in,
Ride 'em in, let 'em out,
Cut 'em out, ride 'em in
BRAWL*STAAAARS!!!
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Stay tuned for more peeks behind the scenes as production keeps rollin’, and keep your eyes peeled for
Brawl*Stars: coming to this winter!
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18/08/2022

In the deep dark depths of the theatre, Brawl*Stars swings into action…

14/07/2022

Look at our little short that we shot right before the world changed. Check it out if you have any of the streaming services it’s on!

12/07/2022

WINNER OF BEST THRILLER & BEST SHORT FILM

We're incredibly proud of the entire team who made this film. Their dedication, resourcefulness and talent made this not only possible, but an absolute pleasure to create. We're glad we finally get to share this pandemic baby with the world!

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Staring Tennille Read & Matthew Gouveia. this high-stakes crime noir is gaining real reaction on the festival circuit.

Watch today and see what all the buzz is about.

Now available for streaming on:
📺 Reveel (https://reveel.net/programs/1299636/roi)
📺 Box Brazil Play
📺 Tubi

Stay tuned here for more updates on this film and all our upcoming projects.
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Actioncan Filmprod John Fleming Jeff Hanson Lee Foster Bethany Pethick Andy Trithardt Ucal Shillingford Allegra Fulton Dave Lapsley Thomas Gough Trevor JT Ketcheson Ashes Doucette Audrey Acob Emily Dix Robert Notman Jason O'Brien Chris Wilson Jamie Cavanagh Mike Donis Jonas Widdifield Andrew Fleming
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03/04/2022

Do you live in the Durham region?
Do you have a hilarious brawl story,
Incredible adventure,
Or daring escape that you'd like to see on National TV?
Got an epic nickname? How'd you get it?
What's that mind-blowing story you tell at parties?
Share it with ActionCAN Films and we will bring it to life!!
Send a video, voice recording, or email to
[email protected]
and we'll be in touch with more information.
WWW.ACTIONCANFILMS.COM
ActionCAN Films

29/03/2022

Do you have a hilarious brawl story,
Incredible adventure,
Or daring escape that you'd like to see on National TV?
Got an epic nickname?
How'd you get it?
What's that mind-blowing story you tell at parties?
Share it with ActionCAN Films and we will bring it to life!!
Send a video, voice recording, or email to
[email protected]
and we'll be in touch with more information.
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WWW.ACTIONCANFILMS.COM

28/02/2022

MIRROR FINISH (2020) NOW AVAILABLE FOR SCREENING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2M8CWypOLQ&t=64s
Winner of BEST THRILLER at the 2020 WILDsound Film Festival, MIRROR FINISH is the first collaboration between Films and and brings together some of Toronto's most prolific creators.
Enjoy the show!
Daniel AM Rosenberg
Actioncan Filmprods Aleks Bros

14/02/2022

MIRROR FINISH (2020) NOW AVAILABLE FOR SCREENING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2M8CWypOLQ

Directed by multi-award-winning director DANIEL AM ROSENBERG and written by YUSEF GAD & DANIEL AM ROSENBERG, the film centers around three novice bank-robbers who must deal with the lone witness from their latest heist.

With the clock ticking, and their options running out, they must decide not just his fate, but also their own. It’s twist after twist in this genre-flick short film and challenges everyone’s ideas of right & wrong and rich and poor.

Winner of BEST THRILLER at the 2020 WILDsound Film Festival, MIRROR FINISH is the first collaboration between breakout INDIE production company ActionCAN Films and The Artcraft Zoo and brings together some of the most prolific creators in Toronto.

Starring:
Canadian Screen Award-winning actor STEVEN MCCARTHY
(Mary Kills People, Chaplewaite, Barkskins, The Expanse)

CORTEON MOORE
(Two Deaths of Henry Baker, Utopia Falls, The Ninth, Hudson & Rex)

Filmcoop founder EMILY ANDREWS
(Things I do for Money, Jessica Jessica, Night Talk)

and ActionCAN Films and Storefront Theatre founder BENJAMIN BLAIS
(The Ninth, Designated Survivor, Murdoch Mysteries, Private Eyes).

ActionCAN Films is a Toronto-based production company dedicated to carving out the great Canadian Action film. The Artcraft Zoo Ltd is an award-winning boutique production company and creative collective based in Toronto specializing in scripted digital content, music videos, and commercials.
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Executive Producers & Producers ~ BENJAMIN BLAIS, JOHN FLEMING, JEFF HANSON, DANIEL AM ROSENBERG & JASON KENNEDY
Director of Photography ~ DAVID SUDDABY
Production Designer ~ ELIZABETH JOHNSON
Editor ~ MICAH RIX-HAYES
Music by ~ DANIEL BRIERE
Costume Designer ~ MADI STYLES
Key Make-up & SFX Artist ~ ASHLEIGH BLAIR
Fight Director & Co-Ordinator ~ JEFF HANSON
1st Assistant Director ~ ROBERT NOTMAN
Story Editor ~ MICAH RIX-HAYES
1st Assistant Camera ~ ALEX BROS
Gaffer ~ EDWIN LAU
Location Sound Recordist ~ JEFF CHAPMAN
Special Effects Supervisor ~ JEFF SKOCHKO, J.M.S. SPECIAL EFFECTS LTD.Camera Supplier ~ DAZMO CAMERA
Assistant Editor ~ NICHOLAS LUKIC
Colorist ~ JASON ZUKOWSKI
Sound Effects Editor ~ JOHN FLEMING
Sound Mix ~ MICAH RIX-HAYES
Special Thanks JEAN ROSENBERG & HOME INSTALLERS
Made with the Generous Support of ACTRA Toronto and the CMPA
Made with the Generous Support of GRANDE CAMERAREDLAB, The Artcraft Zoo Ltd. & ActionCAN Films

Directed by multi-award-winning director DANIEL AM ROSENBERG and written by newcomer YUSEF GAD, the film centers around three novice bank-robbers who must d...

19/08/2021

dropping some serious rain water knowledge on and for upcoming ActionCAN co pro?!?!?!Wait and see 😎🎬

24/07/2021

03/05/2021

This weekend! Wild James is competing for your votes at Geekfest! Over the weekend, there are several geektastic films to watch, and you can vote for your favourite!
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Watch the films here, May 7th-9th:
https://itsashort.com/geekfest
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And learn more here!
www.facebook.com/geekfestLA
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Don't miss Wild James, coming to the GeekFest Comic Con Film Year 8 Festival 2021 Tour!Rejected for being different, his feelings denied by his oldest friend...

09/04/2021

Check us out and vote for us May 7-9!

29/03/2021

Jamie Cavanagh - writer and lead actor - and Jeff Hanson - producer and stunt coordinator - on the Comic Crusaders podcast!

Check it out before WILD JAMES screens across the continent with GeekFest!

26/03/2021

Soon to be playing at Comic-Cons across North America!

Wild James, officially selected for GeekFest! Watch the new trailer here!

Don't miss Wild James, coming to the GeekFest Comic Con Film Year 8 Festival 2021 Tour!Rejected for being different, his feelings denied by his oldest friend...

26/03/2021

The Comic Book Fans have spoken!
WILD JAMES & are hitting the road!! 🦸‍♀️🦹‍♀️🧙‍♂️
& Paglacci Productions ( ) are pleased to announce our acceptance to the , a film festival devoted to genre pictures across the spectrum.
🎮 🕹 FIRST, we compete in a "Virtual Weekend" at www.itsashort.com where the film plays online (*Screening details to follow*)
SECOND: the film travels around North America and plays at Comic Cons across the continent!
WILD JAMES will be playing throughout the year (some will be digital, no doubt, but some in person!), at stops including, but not limited to:

🌎 Long Beach Comic Expo – Long Beach, California
⭐ MegaCon Orlando – Orlando, Florida
🌎 Comic-ConRevolution – Ontario, California
⭐ Fan Expo Canada – Toronto, Canada
🌎 Long Beach Comic Con – Long Beach, California
⭐ Rose City Comic Con – Portland, Oregon
⭐ Los Angeles Comic Con – Los Angeles, California
🌎 Rhode Island Comic Con – Providence, Rhode Island
We hope vaccinations and COVID numbers are such that Fan Expos can happen and we can all go and watch it together!
More info on the whole festival here: http://geekfestla.com/year-8-official-selections/
Or check the LINK IN BIO 🤘

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We're incredibly excited to announce that "Death & The Mysteries of Raising Powerful Children" is an official selection at this year's @bitsfilmfest • Please join us on NOV 23rd and follow @actioncanfilms for more festival updates. • See you on the red carpet! • @joelarichardson @cookiedefreitas @flemingtonsteele @the_hanman @blaisbenjamin @senatorclarmstrong @thealikazmi @sullybahn @lynnegriff17 @_nguapo @shazdehkapadia @bonjourbarrington @fosterfilmguy @fosterfilmsca @andhankmardukas @danieljackb @bee.pethick @theacpeterson @yerduaboca @celerymidnight @soniagbeauty @stupiedbuge @plastic_dinosaurs_ @josiegoodjosie @edmiddletoncsc @anocedel_photos • #film #filmfestival #trailer #comedy #dogsofinstagram #canada #canadianfilm #bloodinthesnowfilmfestival #bitsfestival #BiTS #toronto #redcarpet

WINNER OF BEST THRILLER & BEST SHORT FILM We're incredibly proud of the entire team who made this film. Their dedication, resourcefulness and talent made this not only possible, but an absolute pleasure to create. We're glad we finally get to share this pandemic baby with the world! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Staring Tennille Read & Matthew Gouveia. this high-stakes crime noir is gaining real reaction on the festival circuit. Watch today and see what all the buzz is about. Now available for streaming on: 📺 Reveel (https://reveel.net/programs/1299636/roi) 📺 Box Brazil Play 📺 Tubi Stay tuned here for more updates on this film and all our upcoming projects. • • • • • • Actioncan Filmprod John Fleming Jeff Hanson Lee Foster Bethany Pethick Andy Trithardt Ucal Shillingford Allegra Fulton Dave Lapsley Thomas Gough Trevor JT Ketcheson Ashes Doucette Audrey Acob Emily Dix Robert Notman Jason O'Brien Chris Wilson Jamie Cavanagh Mike Donis Jonas Widdifield Andrew Fleming • @stockholmcityfilmfestival @foxif.festival @emergingartistfilmfestival @austinactionfest • • #film #filmfestival #awardwinning #thriller #canadian #action #movie #filmmaking 🎬💯

MIRROR FINISH (2020) NOW AVAILABLE FOR SCREENING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2M8CWypOLQ&t=64s . Winner of BEST THRILLER at the 2020 WILDsound Film Festival, MIRROR FINISH is the first collaboration between @actioncanfilms Films and @theartcraftzoo and brings together some of Toronto's most prolific creators. . Enjoy the show! . Daniel AM Rosenberg @ygadinthesix Actioncan Filmprods @theartcraftzoo @flemingtonsteele @the_hanman @juno_boss @emily_andrews @r4burning @corteon @blaisbenjamin @davidsuddaby @madistylesdesign @makeupbyashleighblair @tutehn @danieljackb @roberty_bobberty @crossfaded @home_installers Aleks Bros #filmphotography #film #acting #actors #moneyheist #Canadian #action

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ActionCAN Films

@actioncanfilms is a Toronto-based production company that develops, creates and distributes great Canadian action movies.

Every 3 weeks over the next year ActionCAN Films will release a new short as we explore the whole spectrum of the action genre. From slick heist flicks to kung-fu comedies, gritty revenge thrillers to high-octane brawlers, we promise a wild and diverse program designed for your viewing pleasure.

Using the philosophy of collective creation learned from our theatre days, each element of production is built together, featuring Canadian talent across the board: from the writers, stunt choreographers, and actors through to editors and composers, all to show off the skills of local artists.

BE A PART OF THE ACTION!! To better tell the stories that YOU want to hear & see, we’re very interested in your feedback. Share your thoughts with us – both good and bad – as we develop our more substantial feature and television length pieces for production in 2020. And we’re always interested in new collaborations with like-minded heroes and revolutionaries, so reach out if you have a killer idea!