The Birds Who Fear Death
| The Birds Who Fear Death | |
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| Directed by | Sanjay Patel |
| Written by | Sanjay Patel |
| Produced by | Sanjay Patel |
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| Cinematography | Charles Hamilton |
| Edited by | Sanjay Patel Mark Goldman |
Production company | Dim Light Pictures Inc |
| Distributed by | Mongrel Media |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The Birds Who Fear Death is a 2024 drama film written, directed and produced by Sanjay Patel, starring Adam Beach, Simon Baker, and Graham Greene.[1]
The film world premiered at the Calgary International Film Festival on September 21, 2024.[2]
Premise
Two greedy brothers, disinherited and strapped for cash, venture into the Canadian wilderness in search of themselves, their heritage, and a long-lost fortune.[3]
Cast
- Adam Beach as Adam
- Simon Baker as Ryan
- Graham Greene as Chief Ed
- Carmen Moore as Shanon
- Tanaya Beatty as Constance
- Nathaniel Arcand as Don
- Glen Gould as Faddy
- Michelle Thrush as Marilyn
Filming
Principal photography took place in Calgary and the surrounding areas of Alberta, Canada during the summer and fall of 2022.[1]
Release
Mongrel Media a Canadian film distributor, will release the film in Canada.[4]
It screened in the Borsos Competition program at the 2024 Whistler Film Festival.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Calgary's mayor in Hollywood as another production begins back home". CTV News. September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Volmers, Eric (August 22, 2024). "Peter Dinklage to walk red carpet at opening gala of Calgary International Film Festival". Calgary Herald.
- ^ McDermott, Vincent (September 15, 2022). "Local filmmaker wraps filming of latest project near Calgary". Fort McMurray Today.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (December 20, 2023). "Adam Beach, Graham Greene-Starring Indigenous Film 'The Birds Who Fear Death' Sells to Mongrel Media (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Janet Smith, "Hunting Matthew Nichols and Kryptic among B.C. contingent as Whistler Film Festival unveils Canadian entries". Stir, October 28, 2024.