Teenagers
Unhindered by politics or network censorship, Teenagers aims to be a fresh, gritty and educational series that authentically illustrates the world of millennial youth, written and created by filmmakers who have experienced it first-hand. A mirror to Canada's multicultural society, Teenagers and its eclectic teen characters serve up endless drama, while tackling diverse, relatable and socially relevant themes and issues.
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Mathew MurrayDirector
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Mathew MurrayWriter
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Mathew MurrayProducer
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T.J. ScottProducerOrphan Black, Gotham, Xena: Warrior Princess
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Chloe RoseKey CastDegrassi: The Next Generation
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Emmanuel KabongoKey Cast
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Dana JeffreyKey Cast
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Allyson PrattKey CastMohawk Girls
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Raymond AblackKey CastDegrassi: The Next Generation
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Nykeem ProvoKey Cast
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Daniel KellyKey CastDegrassi: The Next Generation
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Matilda DavidsonKey Cast
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Shailene GarnettKey CastBetween
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Garrett HnatiukKey Cast
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Project Type:Web / New Media
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Genres:Drama, Comedy, Web Series
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Completion Date:July 26, 2015
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Production Budget:10,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Canada
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Los Angeles Web Series FestivalLos Angeles, U.S.A.
Oustanding Writing in a Drama Series -
Reel World Film FestivalToronto, Canada
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Vancouver Web Series FestivalVancouver, Canada
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International Academy of Web Television AwardsLas Vegas, U.S.A.
Best Actress in a Leadig Role (Nominee) -
K.O. Web Series FestivalSeoul, South Korea
Murray began experimenting with film in his early teens, working on a variety of projects spanning documentary, alternative and fiction genres. His short films have screened at various film festivals, including the Toronto Student Film Showcase, the YoungCuts Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner. In 2014, his award-winning web series Teenagers (2014-present) gained significant popularity on YouTube and has since screened at festivals around the world, including the Los Angeles Web Series Festival.
With Teenagers, I saw an opportunity to bring together all of the incredible, underrated talent Toronto has to offer – actors, content creators, filmmakers, musicians – to create an authentic, compelling and entertaining project that could serve as a platform for all of us. The main purpose of Teenagers, though, is to showcase what it really means to be young in the 21st century, without rules or censorship.