Were-Wool (2020)
In the midst of trying to take back some semblance of control, a lowly insurance broker has a chance encounter under the light of a full moon, exacerbating his personal and professional issues while also placing him at the center of a city-wide manhunt.
Max Pemberton is your average everyday schmuck who's had to give up on his grand aspirations and settle into a more practical lifestyle in the small town of Lafontaine.
Finally fed up with his work archiving old case files for Slippery Rock Insurance, he makes a last-ditch effort to alter his course, but ends up with more than he bargained for.
Max must now fight to rid himself of his newfound affliction while still juggling his work life and relationship, attempting to salvage what's left of his humanity before it's too late.
Were-Wool (2020) is the first film by writer/director Lucas Birnie and was funded solely through crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Shot on location throughout Ontario the film is the culmination of nearly 3 years of hard work, or in this case blood, sweat, and shears.
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Lucas BirnieDirector
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Lucas BirnieWriter
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Lucas BirnieProducer
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Parker ElgieProducer
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Taylor ZajdlikProducerAlluvion
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Parker ElgieDirector of PhotographyAlluvion
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Dayne SchwarzKey Cast"Max Pemberton"
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Lisa Nichole YoungKey Cast"Sarah Ackerman"
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Geoff MaysKey Cast"Sheriff Dylan O'Shaughnessy"Don't Click
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Adrian ParksKey Cast"Deputy Maurice Laflamme"
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Mike SoppitKey Cast"Officer Frederic"
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Lucas VaniKey Cast"Officer Nigel Nostrand"
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Cameron BirnieKey Cast"Mr. Landis"
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Project Type:Feature
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Genres:Horror, Comedy
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Runtime:1 hour 36 minutes
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Completion Date:April 24, 2020
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Production Budget:20,000 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:2.35
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Toronto Indie Horror FestivalToronto, Ontario
Canada
October 6, 2021
Official Selection (Horror) -
S.O.S. Indie Horror Film FestChillicothe, Ohio
United States
October 17, 2020
Official Selection (Horror Features) -
Chicago Indie Film AwardsChicago, Illinois
United States
January 7, 2021
Semi-Finalist (Best First Time Filmmaker) -
Montreal Independent Film FestivalMontreal, Quebec
Canada
September 5, 2020
Semi-Finalist (Best First-Time Filmmaker) -
The Thing In The Basement Horror FestBremerton, Washington
United States
November 4, 2020
Semi-Finalist (Feature Film) -
Hollywood HorrorfestLos Angeles, California
United States
August 8, 2020
Finalist (Feature Film) -
Forest City Film FestivalLondon, Ontario
Canada
October 21, 2020
Finalist (Feature Film) -
Asylum Horror ShowAtlanta, Georgia
United States
April 10, 2021
Best Horror-Comedy -
Hollywood Blood Horror FestivalLos Angeles, California
United States
February 7, 2021
Best First-Time Director -
Maverick Movie AwardsLos Angeles, California
United States
May 1, 2021
Best Actor, Score, & Special Effects Nominations -
New York Tri-State International Film FestivalNew York, New York
United States
January 7, 2021
Honorable Mention (Debut Films)