three years ago after he was inspired by some friends who made a feature film. He raised a bulk of the budget through Kickstarter but also received some sponsorships in Red Deer.
“There was a big outpouring of support for us and that was a really big motivator and an indicator that we were on the right track.”
Pickett said while half the movie was filmed in Vancouver, the other half and “the most compelling parts of the film” were shot in Red Deer.
“The stuff we shot in Vancouver was all the familial stuff that happens within the households, and all the really textural, beautiful landscapes, that’s all in Red Deer.”
He said being included in the fifth annual Central Alberta Film Festival has been a surreal experience.
“So many people in the community came and were a part of the film there, and for them to be able to experience it on the big screen in a festival, that’s really special for me.”
