Wrapped June 15. In Post Production
Carl Bessai's 7th feature film Cole,
written by Adam Zang.
Welcome to the town of Lytton. Population 350. The heart of gold
rush country, where the Thompson and Fraser Rivers converge. Trailer
parks, pick-up trucks, and the middle
of nowhere… This is what Cole Chambers calls home.
21-year-old Cole (Richard de
Klerk) has spent his entire life picking up the pieces of his
shattered and dysfunctional family. He cares for his big sister
Maybelline’s (Sonja
Bennett)
6-year-old biracial son Rocket (Jack
Forrester), protecting him from
Maybelline’s boyfriend Bobby (Chad
Willett).
He helps manage the family gas station with his sister and also must
care for his mother (Rebecca
Jenkins), who suffered a tragic
accident he feels responsible for. When he finally sees an
opportunity to get out of this small town and make something of
himself, he’s not sure if he can pay the price.
One of Canada’s most gifted Directors, Bessai’s films have garnered
North American and international awards and critical acclaim. His
most recent film Normal
starring Carrie-Anne Moss, was awarded a top prize at the Vancouver
International Film Festival.
Noted for making thought provoking films about the complex nature of
human relationships, Bessai says
“Cole is a film that examines contrasts between racial and
social divides and this kind of socially relevant cinema provides a
unique opportunity to a director.”
Filming May 26 thru June 15, 2008
Starring Richard de Klerk, Sonja Bennett, Rebecca Jenkins, Michael Eisner, Kandyse McLure
Directed by Carl Bessai, Produced by Jason James for Rampart Films and Titlecard Pictures.
Producers: Jason James, Dylan Thomas Collingwood, Kimani Ray Smith, Irene A. Nelson.
1st AD: Colin Leadly
Line Producer: Kevin Eastwood.
Production Manager: Mike Cates
Production Coordinator: Alison Stephens