Naika Toussaint and Lisa Huynh have finished shooting roles in the upcoming feature film, ‘Change of Pace’.
Director: Shel Piercy
Change of Pace is an all-Canadian motion picture, set and filmed in the city of Penticton. The production is inspired by a 60-minute, Super-8 film that Suitcase Charlie Films owner Graham Fraser and Mike Drinkwater shot in their final year of high school in 1980. Now, nearly 40 years later, Fraser’s son, Luke Fraser, has written a new script, partnering with the pair to re-envision the original screenplay.
Toronto native Eric McCormack will star in the film.
Change of Pace is a love letter to Canada. It is a modern, coming-of-age film that pays homage to the 80’s with a quirky, and relatable, cast of characters. The film encompasses the appreciation of Penticton, B.C. and the charm and community it offers; including the breathtaking beauty of the Okanagan landscape, which stands out as its own character in the film.
The film’s narrative follows Mike Freshwater, an awkward high school student having trouble fitting in during his final year at Penticton Secondary School. His offbeat father, Hank, spends more time defrauding the government than paying attention to his son. Mike’s lack of direction takes a turn when he meets Wallace, a reserved new kid from Toronto. As graduation nears, Wallace helps Mike train for an annual, cross-country race, while Mike guides Wallace through an unfamiliar, small-town environment.
Directing the feature will be Canadian Stephen Campanelli, who has a lengthy history working with Clint Eastwood that earned him the nickname “Clint’s Eye“.
In 2015, Campanelli made his directorial debut with the action film Momentum, filmed in South Africa and featuring Morgan Freeman.
“We are truly honoured to have a director of this caliber at the helm of Change of Pace and know that Stephen will capture the true essence of hope and resilience at the heart of this story,” Fraser said.
| Storyline: In this teen grad dramedy, Mike Freshwater, with no particular athletic skills and no prospects for university, is desperately in love with Danielle (Danny), the prettiest and most unattainable girl in his class. With the help of his new-found friend Wallace, a sensible girl with huge smarts, he pits himself against Danny’s boyfriend, the school jock who wins everything, in the final Runner’s Challenge of the graduating class. |
IMDb:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12991200/?ref_=tt_mv_close