A BREED APART

Feature FilmsShort FilmsSaturday March 28
Written By Emily Gillis

Saturday, March 28
Scotiabank Toronto Screening: 3:00 pm
131min | Drama | Toronto Premiere

Director: Adam Belanger, David Lafontaine

Writer: Adam Belanger, David Lafontaine

Producer: Jordan Barker, Adam Belanger, Borga Dorter, David Lafontaine

DOP: Adam Madrzyk

Production Designer: Natasha Uhrig

Editor: Ashley Gilmour

Music: Jim Perkins

Film Synopsis: 

In 1859, Canada, English cattle breeder Sydney Tompkins and his 9-year-old son Emmett navigate the gap left between them after a mysterious illness claims the life of the boy’s mother, shortly after their arrival from Great Britain. As their first winter quickly approaches, they must set grief aside to ensure their prized cattle are prepared to face the challenging season ahead. But as the land that promised prosperity yields more struggle than gains, their kinship is put to the test.

Cast: 

Joshua Close, Isaac Highams, Krista Bridges, Stuart Hughes, Charlie Storey, Michael Hough, James Gilbert, Scott Edgecombe, Tyler Robinson, Simon Webster, David Assinewai

 

A BREED APART will be preceded by the short film EEL

EEL

11min | Drama | Toronto Premiere

Director: Wayne Burns
Writer: Wayne Burns
Producer: Wayne Burns
DOP: Tim Mombourquette
Production Designer: Wayne Burns
Editor: Wayne Burns
Music: Anthony Abbatangelo

Cast: 

Wayne Burns, Koumbie, Kevin Kincaid

Film Synopsis: 

Struggling to provide for his family, a young electrician is lured into the perilous, high-stakes world of illegal elver fishing, where one wrong move could cost him everything.

Emily Gillis

Hi! I'm Emily, I run Sweetfolk Studio, a brand and web studio dedicated to lifting up creative businesses through great design.

Sweetfolk Studio celebrates business owners and solopreneurs who care deeply about their craft - from artists to florists, caterers to stylists. You put your time and energy into serving others beautifully. Your brand should do the same for you.

Through thoughtful, strategic design, and a deep respect for building your vision, Sweetfolk Studio shapes visual identities that feel lived-in, a little off-beat, and built to last.

I've been building websites on Squarespace since 2016, and a Circle member since launch (I think!). Happy to help with any questions or roadblocks, whether you're building a website for yourself or a client.

https://www.sweetfolkstudio.com
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