Private Project

Wheels of Life

"...Free, free like a bird!"

Wheels of Life is a short documentary that covers a single summer day in the lives of three long-term care residents as they enjoy a bit of freedom on an adaptive bicycle built for two.

  • Andrea Cass
    Director
    Director, River of Fire
  • Andrea Cass
    Writer
    Writer, River of Fire
  • Andrea Cass
    Producer
    Producer, River of Fire
  • Andrea Cass
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 28, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    4,100 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • FIN Atlantic Film Festival
    Halifax
    Canada
    Official Selection
  • St. John's International Women's Film Festival
    St. John's
    Canada
    Official Selection
  • Charlottetown Film Festival
    Charlottetown
    Canada
    Official Selection
  • Halifax Independent Film Festival
    Halifax
    Canada
    Official Selection
  • Nickel Independent Film Festival
    St. John's
    Canada
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Filmed By Bike
    Portland Oregon
    United States
    June 12, 2022
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Andrea Cass

Andrea Cass is a filmmaker located in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Her first film, "River of Fire", was selected for film festivals in Canada and the United States including FIN-Atlantic International Film Festival, the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival and the Garden State Film Festival. This beautiful short documentary captures the sights, sounds and spirit of the Victoria Park Lantern Festival in downtown St. John’s, Newfoundland. Her second short, "Wheels of Life", documents the experiences of 3 long-term care residents as they enjoy a taste of freedom on an adaptive bicycle built for two. Wheels of Life was screened at The Nickel Independent Film Festival, FIN-Atlantic, SJIWFF, Charlottetown and the Halifax Independent Film Festival and other Canadian film festivals. Wheels of Life was also selected to be part of the 2021 Hot Docs At Home Provincial Spotlight Series. Andrea’s latest film, a dramatic short, “Spin”, premiered at the FIN Atlantic Film Festival as part of the REEL East Coast Shorts Gala and was screened at the St. John's International Women's Film Festival. SPIN was nominated for Best Short at the 2021 Charlottetown Film Festival. SPIN was also screened on CBC and CBC Gem.

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