The Closer You Get to Canada

Produced through NSI Drama Prize | Comedy, 11:03, English, BC, 2010 | With archival support from Company 3

Synopsis

A disturbing black comedy about two old friends plotting an escape to Canada from a ‘seniors game preserve’ in the United States of the near future.

Based on the short story by Thomas King.

Creative team

Writer/director: John Bolton
Producer: Les Lukacs
Director of Photography: Carl Bessai
Starring: Gordon Tootoosis, Alex Diakun, Shirley Broderick, Mark Redksy, Ta’Kaiya Blaney, Brendan Penny and Robert Clarke

Winner of the 2011 Leo Award for best actress (Shirley Broderick).

Developed and produced through the National Screen Institute and Telefilm Canada.