REAPHOOK is a revisionist story of two well-known characters and how their infamous relationship began.
This short film written and directed by Kelsey Pigden will be submitted as a thesis film for second year of Film Production at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and premiered at the annual Conflix Film Night. It will also be shown in the Niagara Region.
James is an 18 year old young man who lives with his mother Beatrice and his younger sister, Gwendolyn. His father died when he was 8 in the Napoleonic Wars in France and since then, James has supported his family working in the farmer's fields. James hopes to one day join the British army to make his father proud.
Peter was born in the mid 1600s- 200 years before James and Gwendolyn. As a child, he was a merchant sailor with his father before the cargo ship they were on crashed into the shores of Neverland. He quickly learned how to hunt wild game and survive in the thick forests but still felt lonely. Pan wanted his childhood back and the only way to experience it was through the lives of other children and so he began kidnapping young children to live with him in Neverland for the rest of their days.
Gwendolyn, or "Gwendy" as James likes to call her, is quite the free-spirited 10 year old. She loves to play outside while her brother works and she tries to help her mother around the house whenever she can. Gwendolyn looks up to her brother and enjoys spending as much time as possible with him whether it be reading Grimms' Fairy Tales, playing with her dolls or even helping him with housework.
Daniel began his screen career in grade school doing short films which led to acting in his own movies in high school. As a film production student at Confederation, he managed to appear in several short films between creating his own. Daniel is determined to embrace the challenging role of James.
Maya discovered a talent for acting in elementary school musicals. Combined with dance training, this led to a role in Garden City's staging of "Annie". Maya is currently studying drama at the Sanctuary Centre for the Arts. OSP is thrilled to be introducing this young actress to the film world in the pivotal role of Gwendy.
Terri Lynn is no stranger to Conflix Productions, having appeared in numerous short films over the past 10 years.
Alexandra started in drama in high school mostly as part of the set design and stage crews but discovered a real love of acting in college. She has previously appeared in Conflix shorts, notably "Wishful Thinking", and is delighted to tackle the role of Pan.
Tesla is a veteran of both stage and screen. Her experiences in short films, little theatre productions, and the Sears Drama Competition have convinced her to pursue a career in acting, preferably on Broadway. Tesla is bringing her comedic drama talents to the role of Sam.
Kelsey began her acting career in grade school doing musicals. Trained at the Niagara Falls School of Drama and having studied with Frank Rossi, Kelsey has enjoyed a wide array of roles over the years. She is excited to undertake the part of the wild child, Lenore.
Director: Kelsey Pigden
Assistant Director: Kandice Granlund
Producers: Kelsey Pigden, Eric Weller, Lee Chambers, Donald Delorme
Production Assistant: Alexis Hoxar
Executive Producers: Ernie and Runa Pigden
Script Supervisor:
Director of Photography: C.J. Wauthier
Camera Assistants: Levi Shillum
Gaffer:
Grip:
Assistant Grip: Dida Khouly
Production Designers: Kelsey Pigden, Runa Pigden
Props Manager:
Costumer: Sew What Creations
Weaponsmaster/Stunt Coordinator: Cam Koch
Hair & Makeup : Kelsey Pigden, Jayme Wilton
Production Sound Mixer: Kemba Drakes
Boom Operator: James House
Children's Chaperone: Lily Pizzacalla-Groulx
Editor: Kelsey Pigden
Music Composers: Kelsey Pigden, Daniel Pianezza
Caterer: Amma's Kitchens
Drivers:
Special Thanks: Black Creek Metals Inc., Nicky's Hair Salon and Spa, Niagara Parks Commission - Old Fort Erie
