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NSI Features First-developed A Small Fortune gets greenlit for production

Posted: 28 Mar 2019 01:23 PM PDT

Still from Adam and Jason’s proof-of-concept short film A Blessing from the Sea

NSI Features First-developed project A Small Fortune from writer Adam Perry and producer Jason Arsenault has been greenlit for production.

The film is a co-production with Newfoundland’s Rink Rat Productions which previously produced Maudie, starring Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins, in 2016.

Production will take place in Prince Edward Island.

The film follows two Irish moss harvesters who discover a boat full of money. Their decision to keep it leads them down a dark and violent path.

Previously, Adam’s screenplay for A Small Fortune made the semifinals of the Atlanta Film Festival 2018 Screenplay Competition.

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NSI Features First provides development training for writer/producer teams looking to produce their first or second feature film with strong commercial appeal. Over 20 feature films developed through the program have been produced since 1997.

NSI Features First is funded by Presenting Sponsor Telefilm Canada; Supporting Sponsors CBC Gem, Super Channel, Corus Entertainment and Breakthrough Entertainment; Provincial Sponsor Creative BC through the Daryl Duke and William Vince Scholarship Fund; and Industry Supporters William F. White and Deluxe. NSI Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture & Heritage and the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council.

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NSI Features First 2019 shortlist revealed

Posted: 28 Mar 2019 10:32 AM PDT

Congratulations to the following shortlisted projects and teams in the running for NSI Features First 2019!

Ten teams have been shortlisted and up to four will make the cut next month.

Blood and Water

Producer: Catherine Carnovale
Writer: Bryce Sage
Toronto, ON

Dystonia

Producer: Sydney van Delft
Writer: Kenny Wong
Montreal, QC

Gaslight

Producer: Richard Rotter
Writer: Lauren Greenwood
Toronto, ON

In Vein

Producer: Lauren MacKinlay
Writer: James Fanizza
Toronto, ON

Black Gold Muslimah

Producer: Kulbinder Saran Caldwell
Writer: Muna Deria
Toronto, ON

Reminiscent

Producer: Nick Schelle
Writer: Gemma Holdway
Vancouver, BC

White River

Producer: Natalie Urquhart
Writer: Sam Coyle
Toronto, ON

Scrawl

Producer: Andrew Korogyi
Writer: Daniel Whidden
Toronto, ON

The Undertow

Producer: Gharrett Paon
Writer: Andrew Dryden Mortimer
Ashdale and Birchy Head, NS

Tussle

Producer: Amelia Morris
Writer: Steven Moody
Vancouver, BC

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NSI Features First provides development training for writer/producer teams looking to produce their first or second feature film with strong commercial appeal. Over 20 feature films developed through the program have been produced since 1997.

NSI Features First is funded by Presenting Sponsor Telefilm Canada; Supporting Sponsors CBC Gem, Super Channel, Corus Entertainment and Breakthrough Entertainment; Provincial Sponsor Creative BC through the Daryl Duke and William Vince Scholarship Fund; and Industry Supporters William F. White and Deluxe. NSI Core Funders are Manitoba Sport, Culture & Heritage and the City of Winnipeg through the Winnipeg Arts Council.

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