Runtime: 86 Minutes Language: English Country of Production: Canada (Alberta) Genre: Drama
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LOGLINE Television actor Frankie King struggles to confront the past when she returns to her hometown in rural Alberta after her parents are killed in a tragic car accident.
SYNOPSIS When her parents are killed in a sudden car accident, television actor Frankie King (Alana Hawley Purvis) returns to her hometown in rural Alberta to face this tragedy after being estranged from her family for 20 years. As she struggles to reconnect with her truculent brother Grayson (Joe Perry), old wounds are reopened and family secrets uncovered. Range Roads is an intimate story of grief, longing, and forgiveness, that explores the painful and beautiful complexities of what it means to be a family.
MEDIA IMAGE #1 Frankie (Alana Hawley Purvis) photo credit: Mike McLaughlin
MEDIA IMAGE #2 Frankie & Bruce (Alana Hawley Purvis, Chad Brownlee) photo credit: Mike McLaughlin
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DIRECTOR’S NOTES Range Roads is a very personal film for me. After my first feature film, The Valley Below (2014), I was at a crossroads. I was about to have my first child, my father had recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and I was reevaluating many of my life and career choices. There were a lot of existential questions at that time around death, purpose, identity, and family. Range Roads became a way for me to work through some of that.
With Range Roads, I wanted to create well rounded and relatable characters and allow the narrative to evolve from there. With this as a point of entry, I began to develop the characters (Frankie and Grayson) over several years alongside the actors who portrayed them (Alana Hawley Purvis and Joe Perry). Through multiple workshops over several years the characters evolved and grew more defined, ultimately helping to guide me through the scriptwriting process. When we meet Frankie, she is at a crossroads in her life. She’s questioning her past decisions, her idea of success, and ultimately her path forward. In contrast, her estranged brother Grayson seems content with his roots firmly planted in the rural community that they grew up in. This is the primary source of conflict between them with the death of their parents serving as the catalyst for their reunion.
At its core Range Roads is about family and self-acceptance. It’s about the people and places we are tethered to, for better or worse, and how in the face of tragedy, loss and conflict, it is possible to heal past wounds and find a better road forward.
FILMMAKERS
Kyle Thomas (writer/director/producer/editor)
imdb.com/name/nm1783656 Kyle is a Canadian filmmaker, and an alum of the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema at Concordia University in Montreal. His award winning short films including Not Far From The Abattoir (2011) and The Post (2012), have screened at festivals around the world including SXSW and Telefilm’s Not Short On Talent showcase at Cannes. In 2014 Thomas completed his first feature film, The Valley Below, produced with the support of Telefilm Canada and the Alberta Media Fund, and had its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The Valley Below was acquired for Canadian distribution by A71 Entertainment, and went on to garner 2 Canadian Screen Award nominations in 2015. Thomas recently completed his second feature film as writer/director: Range Roads, scheduled for release later in 2021. Kyle is also a lead producer on Hey Viktor!, an Indigenous dark comedy funded by Telefilm Canada, set for principal photography in 2021.
Sara Corry (producer) www.imdb.com/name/nm3948599 Sara Corry is a graduate of the Communications Studies program (BA) at Concordia University in Montreal, and a producer with North Country Cinema. Corry has numerous credits with NCC over the past decade, including Co-Producer on Kyle Thomas’ critically-acclaimed debut feature-film, The Valley Below (2014). She is currently serving as lead producer on Thomas’ second feature film, Range Roads, set for release later in 2020. Corry has also worked extensively as a freelancer in the Alberta production world. Recent credits include Lost In Space (Netflix), Red Letter Day (Epic Pictures) and East Texas Oil (Alberta Film Projects). Sara is also a confirmed lead producer on Hey Viktor!, an Indigenous dark comedy funded by Telefilm Canada, set for principal photography in 2021.
Mike McLaughlin (cinematographer) www.imdb.com/name/nm3042504 Known for creating fresh and engaging images, Mike McLaughlin has worked as a cinematographer on numerous films, documentaries, and commercials over the past decade. In 2016, he received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for his cinematography on Charles Officer’s feature documentary, Unarmed Verses. Other notable credits include Trevor Anderson’s the Man That Got Away—winner of the DAAD short film prize at the Berlinale in 2012, Kyle Thomas' The Valley Below (TIFF 2014), and The New Romantic, which won Best First Feature at SXSW in 2018.
Eamon McGrath (music) Eamonmcgrath.ca With over 300 songs written and recorded, album of the year credits, and multiple continent-spanning tours, Eamon McGrath has developed a body of work that could rival that of any artist 15 years his senior. This is the house that punk rock built: a fierce DIY attitude and constantly-changing style has guided McGrath across the globe on countless tours, stories from which have been cultivated in innumerable journal entries and song lyrics. He is based in Toronto, Ontario.
CAST
Alana Hawley Purvis (Frankie)
www.imdb.com/name/nm5216234 Alana is a classically trained actor who has performed with various companies across North America, including: The Shakespeare Theatre Company, The Stratford Festival, Canadian Stage, Citadel Theatre, and Theatre Calgary. She made her film debut with North Country Cinema’s The Valley Below and was thrilled to reconnect with them for Range Roads. Alana also serves as a vocal coach and acting instructor, working with institutions such as: Bard on the Beach, The Stratford Festival, Douglas College, On the Mic, LGBTQ+ Wellness Centre, University of Alberta, the Citadel Banff Professional Program, and Es Artes!. She is a graduate of the American Academy for Classical Acting (MFA), The Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training, and The University of Alberta BFA Acting Program.
Joe Perry (Grayson)
www.imdb.com/name/nm5102821 Joe Perry is an actor based out of Calgary, Alberta, whose notable film work includes: The Valley Below (2014), O, Brazen Age (2015) and Incontrol (2017). Perry received a diploma from Mount Royal University’s Performing Arts program in 2010, and a BFA in Acting from the University of Alberta in 2015. Perry was a core member of the Major Matt mason Theatre Collective from 2011-2016 and has worked with a range of theatre companies in Alberta, including Theatre Calgary, Alberta Theatre Projects, Lunchbox Theatre, The Citadel and The Shakespeare Company. In 2012, Perry was nominated for a Betty Mitchell theatre award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for his work in SIA with Downstage Theatre. Range Roads marks Perry's third collaboration with North Country Cinema.
Nicole De Boer (Suzanne)
www.imdb.com/name/nm0207498 Best known for her role as Lieutenant Ezri Dax in the four-time Emmy Award-winning series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Nicole DeBoer also starred in Stephen King's The Dead Zone, and can currently be seen alongside Jason Priestly in Private Eyes. Nicole's other notable television credits include Haven, Reign, Stargate: Atlantis, The Outer Limits, Deepwater Black, and Kids in the Hall. On film, Nicole was featured in Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy, co-starred in National Lampoon's Senior Trip with Matt Frewer and Tommy Chong, and was in the critically received sci-fi horror film Cube.
Chad Brownlee (Bruce)
chadbrownlee.com/ A ruggedly charming musician, his love of the outdoors animate celebrated singer/songwriter Chad Brownlee’s (Starseed Entertainment) chart topping tunes and infectious melodies. A multi-talented artist, his passion for music, acting, sport and philanthropy run deep. Once a Vancouver Canucks draft pick, and now a critically acclaimed country music star with over a decade on the road, Brownlee is no stranger to the music scene. His raw musical talent, mixed with the joys and heartbreaks of life, inspires his signature pop, country and rock sound. The recipient of numerous accolades, in the Spring of 2019, Brownlee became only the second domestic-signed artist ever to be featured on “Hot Country” (the world’s largest country playlist) elevating his overall global streams to over 85 Million. That same year Brownlee embarked on his acting debut joining the cast of Range Roads, a feature film by Kyle Thomas. Brownlee is preparing to release new music later this year, while continuing to expand his acting portfolio.
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END CREDITS
A film by Kyle Thomas
FRANKIE - Alana Hawley Purvis GRAYSON - Joe Perry SUZANNE BENNETT- Nicole De Boer BRUCE - Chad Brownlee PASTOR NEIL - Kris Demeanor MARNIE - Nikki Rae Hallow JUDE - Jude Thomas JULIA BENNETT - Christa Taylor Brown KIM - Trevor Campbell MARCUS - Stuart Wiber FUNERAL DIRECTOR - Peter Strand Rumpel LAWYER - Tracy Knaus RENTAL CAR CLERK - Orin McCusker BETTY - Nicole Lejeune BARB - Judith Buchan PRINCESS BERRY - Sara Haggeman RHONDA - Rae Farrer YOUNG FRANKIE - Ryann Jugnauth Anne McPherson ONLINE THERAPIST - PENNY - Dawn Harvey BAR COWBOY - Trigger Roy DINER SERVER - Lori Jahelka AUDITION PRODUCERS - Brent Kawchuk, Sara Corry, Kyle Thomas ANNA BINGLEY - Jodi Paisley IAIN BINGLEY - Brian Paisley RODEO ANNOUNCER - Mike Labelle INDIE FILM DIRECTOR - Amanda Thomas DONKEY - Seymour FARM HANDS - Gordon Gilchrist, Alexander Carson
Producers - Sara Corry, Kyle Thomas Executive Producers - Alexander Carson, Brent Kawchuk Production Manager - Kyle Cooper 1st Assistant Director - Derek Jones 2nd Assistant Director - Gheenl Miguel Production Coordinator - Ingrid Vargas Casting Director - Sue Bristow Background Casting - Gheenl Miguel Sound Mixer - Alex Mitchell Cinematographer - Mike Mclaughlin Assistant Camera - Ryan McIntyer Drone Operator - Darryl MacDonald Steadicam Operator - Charles Hamilton Grip - Mark Guico Gaffer - Chris Bragg Grip/Gaffer Swing - Shae Paterson, Jody Lund, Liam Erickson Data Management Tech - Shawn Savard Production Designer - Bobby Vanonen Art Assistant - Karlee McTavish, Andrew Plews SFX On Set - Gilmour Outfitting Construction Labour - Peter White, Rafferty McMahan Head Makeup - Ana Ortiz Makeup Assistant - Katt Panic Costume Designer - Ashley Allen Wardrobe Swing - Val Hokansen Craft Services - Chinara Adhofer Production Assistants - Laura Pritchard, Ben Saracini Set Photography - Cary Schatz, Chinara Adhofer Donkey Wrangler - Jesse Bosch Editor - Kyle Thomas Colour Correction - Patrick Hodgson VFX & Compositing - Jeremy Pollock Composite Design - Fiona de Monye Sound Design & Mix - Tyler Bragg (Sound and Score) Additional Sound Recordings - DAT Media, Jonathan Kawchuck, Sound & Score Additional Sound Design - Kyle Thomas Music Producer - Eamon Mcgrath Music Engineer - Braden Sauder Musicians - Eamon Mcgrath, Darrek Anderson, Conner Ellinger, Leah Fay Goldstein Additional Music - Six Corners - Kyle Thomas and Steve Carey
Music recorded at Marquee Sound in Toronto, ON
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Produced with the support of Telefilm Canada and The Government of Alberta