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About

Length: Approximately 90 minutes

Genre: Coming of Age, Thriller, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis

When two Marine Archeologists die on the job, a rumour spreads throughout their small Northern Alberta town of a hidden treasure buried on their farm. 10 years later, 18 year old Ridley is haunted by the death of his parents and hopelessly dreams of going to college and moving on with his life. Unfortunately, his 12-year-old sister, Amelia, is desperate to connect with their parents' memory and spends her days obsessively searching for the rumoured treasure.

When a group of thieves (led by Ridley's ex-boyfriend) show up at the secluded property, intent on claiming the treasure for themselves, the sibling's relationship is challenged and they are forced to face reality in order to survive. 

Filming
Where: County of Grande Prairie, Alberta

When: August 13-22, 2024 (COMPLETE)

Who: Banished Bird Films

Scheduled Release: June 18, 2025
Post- Production
Rough Cut Edit: COMPETE

Fine Cut Edit: COMPETE

Coloring: COMPETE

Sound Engineering: COMPETE

Scoring: COMPETE

Stars

Lights, Camera, Action!

Introducing...the cast of Tough Love!

Each one of these talented artists are tasked with bringing their characters to life. 

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Ridley Decker

Rogan Coffey

Rogan Coffey (He/Him) is an Edmonton based actor from rural Alberta. He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting at the University of Alberta in 2023, and has since enjoyed pursuing acting in both theatre and film.

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Amelia Decker

Ryleigh Becklur

From musical theatre Summer camps and dance recitals to her stage debut playing Baby Bear in Shrek the musical, Ryleigh’s creative pursuits continue to expand. She’s excited to develop the character of Ameila in her film debut.

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Cal

Noelle Schallhorn

Noelle Schallhorn (she/they) is a multi-faceted creative from the Peace Region with a passion for performing arts. After tackling acting, writing, and directing for stage, Noelle is thrilled to be taking on the challenge of acting for film as "Cal" in Tough Love.

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Jay

Lucas Woodruff

Drawing from his background a sawmill laborer and mortician, Lucas infuses his performances with profound emotional depth, exploring themes of mortality and resilience. He aims to connect with audiences on a deeply emotional level, offering a voice to the overlooked while finding beauty in life's darker moments

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Dee

Leanne Bausman

Filmmaker, photographer and passionate creative Leanne Bausman understands that a great story is more simple to share than it is complex. When she isn’t deep into work, Leanne loves expressing her creativity through painting and music.

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John-Mark Smith

John-Mark Smith has been a musical theatre performer for eight years and this is his first involvement with a film production. He is very excited for what this experience will hold for him.

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Opa

James Galbraith

James R.Galbraith-active member of many productions with Grande Prairie Live Theatre. Most recent role-Mr. Florean in "To Sir With Love". James has been involved w/amatuer theatre for 30 years PLUS tuba player for GP Community Orchestra & Wind Ensemble.

(Photo by Beauchamp Photography)

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Oma

Erin Lynch

Erin loves to sing and has sung in choirs since she was young, which created a passion for theatre. Over the past 7 years she's done a variety of shows with Grande Prairie Live Theatre and is looking forward to being a part of "Tough Love" as Oma.

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Ted Senecal

Ted has been exploring his passion for acting over the last few years by performing on stage.  He’s excited to add film to his list of experiences.

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Mom

Amy Retzlaff

Amy grew up in a small town in Northern Alberta, has been active in community theater since 2009, and has worked on short films as both an actress and a crew member. She loves creative outlets that bring like-minded individuals together and sees acting as a fundamental part of enjoying life

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Dad

Neil Evans

An RN by trade, Neil was born and raised in the Peace Country and comes with a passion for cinema since a very early age. A local to the Fort St. John area, Neil has been involved with many community events and has a passion in event planning. This film will be a dream come true for Neil.

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Young Ridley

Maverick Evans

New to the film industry, Maverick brings with him a personality like no other. Bursting at the seam with charisma and charm, Maverick is a natural entertainer with a very promising future in film. Recently he had the pleasure of meeting actor Terry Ryan from the show “Shoresy”, who encouraged Maverick to begin his career.

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Production & Crew

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

These are some of the creatives behind the lens of Tough Love.

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Writer, Director, Executive Producer

Sonja Jarrett

Leveraging over two decades of expertise in screenwriting, Sonja embarks on a thrilling new phase of her creative journey. Fueled by her passion for storytelling and backed by an exceptional team of filmmakers, Sonja's vision comes to life in her directorial debut film, Tough Love.

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Key Grip, Executive Producer

Leanne Bausman

Filmmaker, photographer and passionate creative Leanne Bausman understands that a great story is more simple to share than it is complex. When she isn’t deep into work, Leanne loves expressing her creativity through painting and music.

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Producer, Locations Manager

Jessica Moutray

Starting out as an actress, singer, and dancer at the age of 12, Jessica was heavily influenced by Broadway musicals and the local theatre scene. Now, with over 20 years of live theatre experience and 5 years of film, Jessica endeavors to inspire and empower future artists. 

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DP

Louwrens Olivier

I am an independent filmmaker based in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Usually working behind the camera I am inspired to find my artistic and creative voice. I have written, directed, edited and have been a cinematographer on a number of short films. 

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Makeup, Props, Wardrobe

Clarissa Mapp

Clarissa is a visual artist and educator who has considerable experience in local theatre and film productions, working on makeup, special effects, hair, wardrobe, props, set design, and writing. Her favourite role is to help bring someone's creative vision to life, and she looks forward to the opportunity to do so for Tough Love.

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Script Supervisor

Amy Retzlaff

Amy Retzlaff has enjoyed working behind the scenes on various short film sets for the past decade within her community and around the province. Her enthusiasm for production work is fueled by a love for creative collaboration and storytelling.

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Editor

Jesse McCallum

Jesse McCallum is a passionate film enthusiast with a versatile skill set for contributing to diverse roles in cinematic productions. Jesse has committed his life to make a lasting impact on the film and television landscape, seamlessly fitting into various roles and enriching each project.

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Key Location Sound

Arjun Roy

Arjun is a Producer, Recordist and Mix Engineer, also working in curriculum development and consultancy covering Canada, the USA and Europe, including degrees from Berklee College Of Music in Boston (BM) and Berklee Valencia (MM).

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Location Sound

Adam Prezio

Adam Prezio is a singer-songwriter, music composer, and audio engineer. He writes and releases music under his acoustic rock solo project Advosary and for PRIMAA films such as the 2024 Frantic 48 film Chris and Carol.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our partners who are helping us ensure the success of this project! 

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David Ross

Caitlin Card & Ben Driedger

Clint Webb

Candace Boyne

Derek Boechler

Wes Schultz

Stephen Marah

Cindy Nellis

Devon Burbank

Hallie & Clay McOuat

Kylie Powell

Ryan Desiatnyk

The Moutray Family

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Kevin Logan & Chantelle Rycroft

The Toerper Family

Sean Coulter

Haley Lefferson

Loretta & Brooke Murphy

Wade Whibley

Melodie & Mike Boulos

The Kobylanski Family

Sabina Gibson

Tiffany IBS / Joshua Winland

Auz Payeur

Special Thanks

Alberta Foundation For The Arts
Government of Alberta
Grande Prairie Live Theatre
Big Country 93.1 FM Grande Prairie
Everything GP
989 Rewind Radio
Peace Region Independent Media Arts Association
Bausman Productions
Cat's Eye Studio
Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc.
Saskatoon Lake Ag Society
Coral Oilfield Services
Brunskill Farms
Amazing Escapes GP
Rotary Club Of Slave Lake Public Library
Keddie’s Tack & Western Wear
GoHealth
Prospect Land and Environmental

Canfor Grande Prairie

Stingray

Hudson House Creative

Behind the Scenes

COMING SOON

Tough Love (previously known as Booty Call) is a film that aims to showcase the incredible talent hidden away in Northern Alberta. We are all so grateful to be on this journey together, and will keep everyone updated as often as we can.

If you would like to help us bring this movie to life, check out the link below.

How Can I Help?

Financial Donation

Now that the filming is complete, we're seeking financial support for post production and finishing costs.

We are accepting donations through etransfer to avoid 3rd party fees. If you would like to support the production in this way, please send funds to Banishedbirdfilms@gmail.com

**Note**

Please include your Name in the details/description so we can Thank You in the film credits and on our website.

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