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Filmmaker's Dad Eaten by Wolves; Son Finishes Film
3 Sep
Summary
- Obsessive filmmaker son finishes father's unfinished film about Arctic wolves.
- Verve Ventures handles North American sales for the black comedy.
- Production aims to begin in January 2028, with funding secured.
Jerome Sable's black comedy, 'Wolf of the North,' is generating buzz ahead of its premiere at TIFF: The Market. The film stars Pat Thornton as a filmmaker determined to finish the project his father started, an endeavor that tragically ended 30 years ago when his father was killed by Arctic wolves while filming them. Verve Ventures has acquired North American sales rights for this distinctive Canadian story.
Raven Banner Entertainment will distribute the film in Canada. 'Wolf of the North' draws inspiration from director-star collaborations like 'Bottle Rocket.' The production has received development and production funding from Ontario Creates and Telefilm Canada. Principal photography is slated to commence in January 2028, with producers actively seeking additional financiers to complete the film's budget.
