Shorts Showcase & Awards | Anything for Jackson

Saturday, October 3, 2020
Showtime is at dusk (7:30 pm)
Location: Sunset Barrie Drive-in, 134 Line 4 South, Oro-Medonte, ON L0L 2L0

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Show 1: Shorts Showcase & Awards (7:30pm)

Various genres, not rated (PG-13, some films contain coarse language and adult themes), some are subtitled

Presenting a highly varied selection of films submitted by regional, national and international filmmakers and curated by our panel of judges. All of the short films screened at the event will be eligible for the People’s Choice Award that is voted on after the screening. The awards for all categories will be announced directly following the screening in a physically distanced format. A very big THANK YOU to all the filmmakers who submitted their work. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SHORT FILM SHOWCASE LINE-UP!

THE WINNERS ARE ANNOUNCED – CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS

Awards sponsored by: Dr. Dove Dental Office and Simcoe Audio Video

Show 2: Anything for Jackson (approx. 9:30pm)

Directed by: Justin G. Dyck
Written by: Keith Cooper
Producers: Keith Cooper, Justin G. Dyck, Christopher Giroux, Bill Marks
Cast: Sheila McCarthy, Julian Richings, Konstantina Mantelos, Yannick Bisson, Josh Cruddas
Horror, Rated 14A for disturbing scenes, coarse language and violence. Not for sensitive viewers, 90 min. (Canada)

Join us for a socially distanced pre-show Q&A with the film’s creators that you can watch on-screen from your car. Special Guests include: Director Justin G Dyck, Writer Keith Cooper and Actors: Sheila McCarthy, Konstantina Mantelos, Josh Cruddas and Lanette Ware. Anything for Jackson was filmed in our region.

After losing their only grandson Jackson in a car accident, grief-stricken Audrey and Henry kidnap a pregnant woman with the intentions of performing a “Reverse Exorcism” putting Jackson inside her unborn child. It doesn’t take long to figure out Jackson isn’t the only ghost the grandparents invited into their home. Now it’s a race against time for the couple, as well as the pregnant woman to figure a way out of the haunting they’ve set upon themselves.

Director Justin G Dyck

In 2004 Justin earned a BFA from Ryerson University before officially starting his career in film and television production.  Since then he has worked as a director, cinematographer, editor and producer. This vast experience helped establish Justin as a well-rounded and knowledgeable director who’s understanding of the tools enable impeccable execution of the creative.

Justin strengths have allowed him to direct a wide variety of genres from romantic comedy (Christmas with a Prince/My Perfect Romance) to Children’s movies (A Witches Ball) to television (The Wedding Planners/Ponysitter Club). In his earlier work, as a music video director, themes of revenge, violence, poverty and politics played heavily in videos for artists such as Obie Trice and Bone Crusher. The critically acclaimed horror/thriller film ‘Anything For Jackson’ represents a lifelong goal to create, produce and direct an independent feature film.

With several new projects on the horizon, Justin G Dyck isn’t showing any sign of slowing down.

Presented by Super Channel  |  Sponsored by: Kirkwood Properties

Please buy your tickets ahead of time. Tickets will be available at box office, subject to availability.

Single (1 person 1 car) $13
Couple (2 people 1 car) $26
Group (3-4 people 1 car) $38

ATTENTION: EACH TICKET IS SOLD ON A PER CAR BASIS. Therefore you cannot combine tickets for the same vehicle.

COVID-19 RULES AT SUNSET BARRIE DRIVE IN:

• We encourage the wearing of masks/face coverings when interacting with volunteers at front gate/box office
• Playgrounds, dog parks, volleyball court are off limits
• Must remain in vehicles with exception to concession and washroom use. Masks must be worn if outside your vehicle. NO SITTING IN LAWNCHAIRS
• Social distancing must be maintained at all times
• One vehicle centred between each pair of poles
• Screenings are rain or shine

Funders:
City of Barrie | Ontario Trillium Foundation | Barrie Community Foundation

Presenting Sponsor: Stewart Esten LLP

Producer Level: Park Place

Director Level: Barriston Law LLP, Express Radiant, Devry Smith Frank LLP, Lehman & Associates, The Madison Group of RBC Wealth Management, Michael & Marion’s, Liz and Barry Peacock, Storage Mart

Year-round Series Sponsors: Busch Systems, Netgain, The Peggy Hill Team, Restorations by Rodgers/Renovations by Rodgers, Stewart Esten LLP, Venable Park Investment Counsel Incl.

Actor Level: Baldwin Planning and Development Consultants, Digital Giants, Dr. Dove Dental Office, Robert and Joan Gilroy, The Hearing Clinic, Kirkwood Properties, Plumbtech Plumbing Inc., Simcoe Audio Video

Film Level: Carroll Heyd Chown LLP, Edward Jones – Morgan Sheridan, John Lawler – Royal Le Page, George and Janet Lougheed, Krista Alkerton – Royal Le Page, Pearson Engineering Ltd., Voldi’s Time Centre, Wall-Armstrong & Green, Zuzu Fashion Boutique

Media Sponsors: 107.5 FM, Barrie Advance, Barrie 360, BIG 101.1, Pure Country, Barrie Uncovered, Rock 95, Fresh Radio 93.1, The Dock 104.1, Tourism Barrie