THE PITCH
Log Line
In the wake of a family tragedy, a farmer accepts an underground street fight in which he is paid to lose.
Synopsis
The story follows an unnamed farmer and his wife who find themselves in ruin after the loss of a child. Our story begins when an old friend with strong ties to the criminal underground offers the boxer in on a purse if he will put back on the gloves and fight. One catch - he must take a dive and throw the fight.
Our hero must make the ultimate decision - fight for his redemption, or lay down and submit.
PRODUCING PARTNER: Joyline Pictures
Genre: Drama
Target Audience: Adults
Length: 12 Mins
Budget: $15k
Character
Breakdowns
joey munroe is "the boxer"
fei ren is
"alison graves"
zac klassen is
"vince shapro"
patrick doyle is
"chummy evans"
production details
GEAR PACKAGE
By utilizing the newest technologies in film equipment, we are able to achieve the highest levels of cinematic quality. The film will be shot on an Ursa Mini production camera which will allow Stick & Move to be screened in theatres anywhere around the world.
FILM CREW
Our crew features seasoned working professionals and emerging talents alike. The crew's portfolio includes Supergirl, The Flash, Once Upon a Time, numerous feature films, a handful of film festival entries, and a youtube channel with over 10 million views.
LOCATIONS
The film will be shot in various locations around Vancouver, BC. Thanks to our budding local partnerships, we have secured top-notch facilities to ensure Stick & Move will have the appropriate backdrop to build the world of the story.
PRODUCED by
JOEY MUNROE
Joey Munroe is a passionate actor, film producer, and screenwriter from Cawston, BC. His love of the arts and desire to entertain have served him well, bringing energy, vision, and drive to his community of like-minded creators. Joey is a conqueror of industry and his multi-faceted list of talents continue to develop and propel him to a very bright future.
FILM PROMOTION
CROWD SOURCING
Our crowdsourcing campaign created an online Stick & Move community. We were able to raise one third of the budget and kick off the marketing with this approach. The film has led to many opportunities for cast and crew alike..
FILM FESTIVALS
Stick & Move has started its festival run and will continue to be submitted to dozens of nation wide and international film festivals. The genre and theme of the short fit the guide lines of a wide range of possibilities in the festival circuit.
LOCAL DISTRIBUTION
We are looking forward to local screenings of this film as the world starts to open up again in 2021. Celebrating the enormous efforts of our crew in the local marketplace will be a milestone filled with joy and success for our entire team.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The project has been heavily promoted leading up to its release.The cast totals over 250k impressions a week on Instagram alone. The creative process has been documented and shared with the audience, exposing the real lives of the cast and crew.
community partners
TRISTAR VANCOUVER
Led by UFC Fighter and the film's guest star, Kajan Johnson, Tristar will be providing fight training and stunt coordination. They are also promoting the film in the local MMA community through their online channels.
ADDITUP
PRODUCTIONS
With over 250,000 weekly social media impressions, Additup will be designing ongoing marketing campaigns throughout the production process promoting the cast, crew members, and contributors.
LENS & SHUTTER
Lens & Shutter was able to provide specialty gear for the shoot and will be helping to distribute the Stick & Move content on their media channels. As a community partner they have been a supporter of the project from day 1.
NEW EDGE
ALLIANCE
Owned by Executive Producer, Ibby Ali, New Edge Alliance will be responsible for getting the cast in fighting condition and provide resources to increase the overall production value of the film.
HUNDREDFOLD PRODUCTIONS
Hundred Fold Productions is the digital marketing agency creating content to support and build Stick & Move's online presence. They are using their expertise to create and engage the online community.
Score Composed by
Samuel Kim
Samuel is a Korean-Canadian composer, producer, and audio engineer from Vancouver. He has composed music for films, web series, and commercials. He is a versatile multi-instrumentalist who sessions both live and in studio on acoustic and electric guitar, piano, and many others.
Cinematography by
Marco bossow
Marco Bossow is an award-winning cinematographer and director based in Vancouver. His passion for Science Fiction and its larger-than-life stories drove him to take up a place behind the camera after a lengthy stint as an editor and camera assistant honing his craft in Canada's film industry. He's a full member of ICG 669, an associate member of the CSC and holds dual citizenship between Canada and Germany.
Directed by
Connor Lang
With sights set on captivating audiences with every frame, Connor is a student of the craft. Every day that he gets to work in film is a victory. He is always aspiring to reach the next level and aims take every challenge head on. He is most proud of his work in the senior care sector where he works with the Non-Profit Whole Way House to deliver food to seniors and veterans on the Downtown Eastside. They have delivered 130k meals since March 2020.
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FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY by
ROCHELLE OKOYE
Rochelle is a Professional Hollywood Stunt Woman, Actress, Best Selling Author, Motivational Speaker and Co-Owner of Tristar Vancouver Martial Arts. She teaches others that light can only be understood through the wisdom of darkness, and through introspection and self-love we are all capable of becoming the best versions of ourselves.
Photo by Kurent Lifestyle - © Kurent Lifestyle
"LETTING YOU DOWN SCARES ME
MORE THAN FIGHTING EVER WILL."
- tHE bOXER
professional mma Artist
Kajan Johnson
Kajan brought everything to the next level through his expertise in world class hand to hand combat. With a decorated career as one of the game's technically superior fighters, a breath of realism found the lens. Kajan is using his platform to share his artistic talents and voice for activism while he runs his MMA gym, Tristar Vancouver.