Skeet (film)
| Skeet | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nik Sexton |
| Written by | Nik Sexton Mira Hamour Eyad Sakkar |
| Produced by | Mary Sexton |
| Starring | Sean Dalton Jay Abdo |
| Cinematography | Nigel Markham |
| Edited by | Kirk Ramsay Aaron Van Domelen |
| Music by | Andrew Staniland |
Production company | Rink Rat Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Skeet is a Canadian drama film, directed by Nik Sexton and released in 2024.[1] The film stars Sean Dalton as Billy Skinner, a stereotypical Newfoundland skeet from St. John's who is trying to make a fresh start after a stint in prison, and befriends Mohamed (Jay Abdo), a recent refugee from the Syrian civil war who is learning to adapt to Newfoundland society.[2]
The cast also includes Fadia Afashe, Lawrence Barry, Carter Churchill, Gina Squires, Kate Corbett, Pat Dempsey, Darryl Hopkins, Sean Panting, Gary Peddle, Jackson Petten, Terry Ryan, Garth Sexton, Wendi Smallwood and Mahmoud Thome in supporting roles.
Production
The film was shot in 2023.[3]
While in Canada working on the film, Abdo spoke of the urgent need for international aid following the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes.[4]
Distribution
The film was screened for distributors in the Industry Selects program at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival,[5] and had its public premiere at the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival.[2]
Awards
At AIFF, Dalton won the award for Outstanding Performance, alongside Mary-Colin Chisholm in the short film The Kitchen Sink, and Nigel Markham won the award for Best Atlantic Canadian Cinematography.[6]
References
- ^ Mark Robins, "2024 Atlantic International Film Festival to feature the world premiere of three Atlantic Canadian films". Halifax Presents, July 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Kelly Townsend, "AIFF unveils three world premieres for 2024 festival". Playback, July 25, 2024.
- ^ "20 Questions: Nik Sexton". The Telegram, January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Syrian Actor Pleading to International Community to Put Aid Before Politics". VOCM, February 13, 2023.
- ^ Kim Izzo, "Two Canadian features chosen for TIFF Industry Selects progamme". Playback, August 15, 2024.
- ^ Brendyn Creamer, "All the winners of the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival". The Coast, September 17, 2024.