Foodland (film)
| Foodland | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Adam Smoluk |
| Written by | Adam Smoluk |
| Produced by | Juliette Hagopian |
| Starring | James Clayton Ross McMillan Kim Poirier |
| Cinematography | Keith Eidse |
| Edited by | Ron Wisman |
| Music by | Mitch Dorge |
Production company | |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country |  |
| Language | English |
Foodland is an independent 2010 feature film which was filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This film is currently in the late stages of post-production. The script was selected for the National Screen Institute of Canada's Features First Program [1]. The film stars James Clayton, Ross McMillan and Kim Poirier. Foodland is produced by Julijette inc. productions [2] and is set for release in 2010.
Plot
The story follows Trevor, a naïve grocery clerk, as his life spirals out of control when he inadvertently helps Ian, his inept manager, rob the store. When the money is lifted, they enlist the help of Glen Munn, a slimy, incompetent detective, to retrieve the stolen cash. But events soon go awry and Trevor must now determine friend from foe, and get the cash back before it’s too late.
Cast
- JAMES CLAYTON as Trevor Wolnik
- Ross McMillan as Ian Cullmore
- Kim Poirier as Lucy Eklund
- Stephen Eric McIntyre as Glen Munn
- Aaron Merke as Rick
- Jason Malloy as Anthony
- Nancy Drake as Lesley
- Aaron Hughes as Cliff
- Kate Yacula as Vicki
- Alicia Johnston as Shelly
- Peter Jordan as George Leap
- Doreen Brownstone as Ian's Mother
Production notes
Foodland marks Kim Poirier's first time singing on screen in a feature film. She sings a cover version of the classic standard You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want to Do It)