Completed - ENGLISH - Drama - 90 minutes
After an unusual and inspiring dream, an unorthodox theatre director (Aaron Poole) attempts to push a group of eager young performers out of their comfort zones, while struggling with his own ability to live and authentic and fulfilling life with his teenage son (Jacob Switzer).
Year of production : 2013 Director(s) : Ingrid VENINGER Writer(s) : Ingrid VENINGER Cast : Aaron POOLE, Emmanuel KABONGO, Hannah CHEESMAN, Jacob SWITZER, Jessica GRECO, Joey KLEIN, Johnathan SOUSA, Sarena PARMAR Producer(s) : Ingrid VENINGER (pUNK Films Inc.)
★★★★ “Ingrid Veninger is definitely a director worth following, as she proves the value of women filmmakers, and the great power of storytelling that they hold.” Ilse de Mucha Herrera, The Arts Scene★★★★ “The reigning queen of lo-fi Canadian cinema has upped her game without abandoning any of her characteristic whimsy.” Norm Wilner, NOW Magazine★★★★ “simultaneously as touching as it is hilarious.” Sean Kelly, Toronto Film Scene★★★★ “THE ANIMAL PROJECT offers a First-Rate Cast in a terrific ensemble piece… Joey Klein & Aaron Poole are so good they knock the wind out of you.” Greg Klymkiw, The Film Corner
Country(ies) : CANADA
Toronto - TIFF 2013 Contemporary World CinemaNashville Film Festival 2013Bratislava International Film Festival 2013St. John's Intl Women's Film Festival 2013Whistler Film Festival 2013 (EDA Award BEST DIRECTOR)Goa International Film Festival India 2013Cucalorus Film Festival 2013FemCIne Santiago Film Festival 2014Ashland Independent Film Festival 2014Sarasota International Film Festival 2014