THUNDER BAY: THE NEW HOLLYWOOD THIS SUMMER
THUNDER BAY: THE NEW HOLLYWOOD THIS SUMMER
Feature Film 10‐57 Starts Filming In Thunder Bay NEXT WEEK; Cast & Crew From All Over Canada Descend On The City; Mayor Supports Local Filmmakers.
Filmmakers and industry professionals descend on Thunder Bay this summer for the shooting of feature film ‘10‐57’. The city will see road closures, car chases and SWAT teams storming the city amongst a fully equipped film crew and professional actors from all over Canada.
Rodney Dwira (Bay City, Neila) is bringing his next project to the streets of Thunder Bay and it’s a film with the weight of a budget behind it. In collaboration with industry professional from Vancouver and Toronto, Mr Dwira has assembled a crew with over 10 years experience in the movie industry. Director of Photography for 10‐57, Dale Shippam (Watchman, A‐Team) says: “With our team in place we can make, not just a good movie, but a great one.”
Filming will take place in locations all over the city, starting next Wednesday 23rd June, showcasing Thunder Bay with its impressive landscape and urban environments. According to the Director, Rodney Dwira, without the support of Thunder Bay, The Mayor, local businesses and local citizens “we would never have the opportunity to work on this truly incredible project”.
The film is a riveting Police Action Drama, entirely shot in Thunder Bay, featuring local professional crew and actors as part of the extensive filmmaking team.
SYNOPSIS: Missing Person Unit Detective Jane Scott is considered a hero, even though the humbled woman is simply doing her job when she investigates kidnapped cases and recovers hostages held for ransom. However the rules of the game change when she is tasked with a missing person’s case and the suspected abductor is her former partner and one time lover…… Ray Unic. This time, they are chasing one of their own.
ALPHABET PRODUCTIONS, an independent film production company, founded in 2006 by Rodney Dwira in Thunder Bay, Ontario, produce feature length motion pictures, music videos, documentaries, short films and corporate videos for the local community and global audiences. You can find more information on our website:
