Projects
The Man from Teepee Town
DIRECTORS: Cameron Sylvester & David Strasser
SCREENWRITERS: David Strasser & Cameron Sylvester
PRODUCERS: David Strasser, Cameron Sylvester, Graem Luis, Jessica Randall, Roger Larry
GENRE: Mountain Culture, Documentary
STATUS: In Development
WEBSITE:https://www.teepeetownfilm.com
The Man from Teepee Town is the exceptional story of Mason Mashon: A 32-year-old iconic adventure athlete and photographer who is radically redefining his relationship to the mountains through his Plains Cree First Nation heritage.
Jackrabbit
DIRECTOR: David Strasser
SCREENWRITER: David Strasser and Amber Alexander
PRODUCERS: Graem Luis, David Strasser, Luke Barlow
GENRE: Revenge Thriller, Crime Drama
STATUS: In Development (Script)
Forced to take justice into their own hands, sibling runaways embark on a blood thirsty crime spree to avenge the man responsible for killing their mother.
The Omertà
DIRECTOR: David Strasser
SCREENWRITER: Katherine Wagner
PRODUCERS: Graem Luis, David Strasser, Katherine Wagner
GENRE: Drama, Action, Sports
STATUS: In Development (Co-production/EFM Berlinale)
A young couple’s marriage is pushed to the brink when they leave home to pursue his lifelong dream of competing in the world of professional cycling.
LIFELINE
DIRECTOR: Luca Boni | Marco Ristori (Attached)
SCREENWRITER: A. J. Farrara (Screenplay), Luco Boni (Story), Marco Ristori (Story)
PRODUCERS: Luca Boni, Graem Luis, Alexia Melocchi, Marco Ristori, David Strasser, Alexandra Yacovlef
GENRE: Action | Drama
STATUS: In Development (Optioned)
After a terrorist attack, a seriously injured man wakes up in the rubble of a collapsed building with no recollection of how he got there and fights for his life. He only has a cellphone, his only lifeline to a compassionate counter-terrorism field agent. The countdown is on, but nothing is as it seems...
Delinquent
DIRECTOR: David Strasser
SCREENWRITER: David Strasser
PRODUCERS: Arshia Navabi, Mert Sari, David Strasser, Graem Luis
GENRE: Drama, Crime,
STATUS: Distributed by Indiecan Entertainment (North America), APL Film (Worldwide Inquiries)
PRE-ORDER (Available October 23rd): iTunes, Vimeo, and VHX.
Delinquent follows the story of Jakob Levin, a rebellious youth on a downward spiral, who is sentenced
by the courts to serve time on his uncle's organic farm. Put to work with a bunch of misfit interns,
he soon discovers that not everything is as idyllic as it first appears, and beneath the beauty of the
farm malevolent forces are at play.
The Third Bandit
DIRECTOR: David Strasser
SCREENWRITER: David Strasser (Screenplay), Jesse Platt (Story)
PRODUCERS: Jessica Randall, David Strasser, Graem Luis
GENRE: Crime Drama, Coming-of-age
STATUS: Available on TELUS OptikTV
Runaway teenagers, Lara and Charlie Morgan, travel across the B.C. Coastal Mountains on a chaotic and drug-fueled bank robbing spree. Taken in by a cult-like family, they become indebted to it's charismatic leader, Donovan Bishop, a counter-culture crusader turned crime lord. Meanwhile, Andrew Boone, a disgraced rookie police officer, finds himself face-to-face with the bandits in a serendipitous collision of worlds. With no other options, the three are forced to unite together to free themselves from Donovan's grip.
Against the Grain
DIRECTOR: Cameron Sylvestor, David Strasser
SCREENWRITER: Cameron Sylvestor David Strasser
PRODUCERS: Graem Luis, Cameron Sylvestor, David Strasser, Jessica Randall
GENRE: Documentary Series
STATUS: Available on TELUS OptikTV
An inspirational series exploring the diverse lifestyles of B.C.’s most successful and dynamic mountain culture athletes, artists, and creators. Embark on a journey deep into the Coast Mountains, and get a rare glimpse into these extraordinary lives. Featuring adventure photographer Mason Mashon, landscape painter Anders Peterson, and Whistler trail builder Brian Finestone.
Small Voices
DIRECTOR: David Strasser
SCREENWRITER: David Strasser, Graem Luis, Jessica Randall
PRODUCERS: Graem Luis, Jessica Randall, David Strasser
GENRE: History, Documentary
STATUS: In Development with British Columbia's Knowledge Network.
Join us on a journey of discovery as we introduce you to some truly inspiring people, all of whom have made an impactful contribution to our province’s history. Environmental Conservation, Social Activism, Voices for Change: our ten stories reveal moments when British Columbian's took a stand, and influenced the course of history in our great province. From grass roots movements all the way to the United Nations, each story uncovers a unique perspective into British Columbia, and illustrates the strength that can come from one small, but committed voice.
Two Rivers
DIRECTOR: David Strasser
SCREENWRITER: Amber Alexander
PRODUCERS: Graem Luis, Luke Barlow, David Strasser, Amber Alexander
GENRE: Series, True Crime, Drama
STATUS: Development
A slow burn mystery… TWO RIVERS jumps into the worlds of a steroid popping crime lord, an Instagram celeb selling illegal fat-burning pills, a meth dealer seeking redemption and a social worker who are all connected by a series of missing First Nations women cases.
TWO RIVERS is inspired by true crime in Prince George, British Columbia. FX’S FARGO meets BREAKING BAD.
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