CAST
Tammy Gillis (Claire) is a Leo award nominated actress. Growing up in rural Manitoba, she started on the stage in high school and since then has added over 50 film and tv credits to her name. She has made guest appearances on numerous television productions such as Motive, Ties That Bind, Supernatural as well as leading roles in movies Unleashing Mr Darcy, A Novel Romance and Wedding Bells.
Sheila E Campbell (Jenny) was born on the 4th of July, 1985, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She is most widely known in her roles as the hysterically blind actress, Margarit Porfiry, in the horror-comedy The Editor, and the gun toting, real-life outlaw Belle Star in The Pinkertons.
Talia Pura (Lila) has appeared in many film and TV roles, as well as creating ten shorts of her own. She is also a stage performer and playwright, with many productions and publications to her credit. As a solo aerial dancer, she has performed with symphonies and rock bands, in theatrical and TV roles, and on-screen for the Vancouver Olympics.
Dorothy Carroll (Brandy) is most often seen on stage, having performed in a majority of theatres in Winnipeg. A born and raised Winnipegger, her latest production was the role of "Gnat" in RMTC's Alice Through the Looking Glass. Film credits include: The Pinkertons, Hotel No-Tell, Todd & The Book of Pure Evil, Winnipeg Burlesque. Dorothy also spends time voice recording with daCapo Productions and teaching musical theatre at Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Logan Creran (George) started acting at 7 years old with an opportunity to be a stand in for a major motion picture and was bitten by the art of acting. That soon followed with his first principal role opposite Sara Wayne Callie's and Jeremy Sisto in "The Other Side of the Door". Since then he's gone on to do TV "Sunnyside", web series, and continues to perform in movies as well. Logan thoroughly enjoyed working on Menorca, and felt right at home with the cast and crew. This Nerf crazy kid continues to pursue creation of the perfect Minecraft world, his best guitar solo for any good classic rock song, and is an avid Lego builder when he's not on set.
Jason Wishnowski (Rod) an actor based out of Winnipeg that has been acting since 2006. With training in Winnipeg, Vancouver and L.A., Jason made his onscreen debut with the APTN hit series Cashing In and has since made appearances in other TV shows and films like Men with Brooms, The Wrath of Grapes, Mother’s Day and now, Menorca.
Aaron Merke (Aaron) comedian, actor, writer and partner in comedy duo Bucko started his comedy life in Chicago training under improv comedy legend Del Close at the iO theater. Soon after Aaron returned to Canada and became a member of Toronto’s Second City National Touring Company. Aaron’s stand-up led to his TV work on Much Music’s Video On Trial and a sketch show he hosted called LOL. As a screen and TV actor, Aaron has been fortunate to work on many great projects and you can check ’em out on IMDB.
Krystle Snow (Janice Jaworski) Graduated with an honours degree in theatre from the U of W and quickly moved into work in the local film community. She has worked on Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, Cashing In and Curse of Chucky. She was tickled pink to work on Menorca, her second project working with Farpoint Films.
Matilde Muniz Navarro (Woman in the Labyrinth) Matilde Muñiz is an actress for theater and movies, and directs creative pieces for theater and opera. She worked with international group ELS COMEDIANTS from 1980-92. She lives in Menorca, directing and acting in her creative group MO TEATRE.
Michael O'Sullivan (Rollie) had featured roles in Guy Maddin's early films Archangel and Careful. He had the lead inJeff Solylo's East of Euclid and worked on several Farpoint Film project as actor and narrator. Stage appearance include a memorable stint with the Irish Repertory theatre in New York City
Noah Barnard (Boy on the Riverbank) was also called upon to produce all the original "George" drawings appearing in the film, acted as a hand double for Logan Creran, and was cast as one of the soccer players when one of the background players fell ill on the day of filming. But he got to miss school to do it.
Crew
Lauren D Martin (Costume Designer) is a Winnipeg Costume Designer that's been working in the Canadian Film Industry since 2003. "Passion flower" was her first completed Feature Film, with a history of short films under her belt, such as "Wizards and Warriors," "Truce," "The Innate," " Teeth," and "The Lost Dreams of Narcissus and Echo;" as well as History Channels' series "Edge of War." She teaches a Costuming Practicum for Theatre at the University of Winnipeg during the off season.
Gordon Wilding (Production Designer) is a prolific artist, filmmaker and designer who's previous credits include Teen Lust and Goon.
Trevor Suffield (Production Manager) is the Production Manager/Coordinator, Writer and Social
Media Manager at Farpoint Films. He has worked on the Farpoint productions: Room For Rent, Kid Diners, Escape
Or Die and The Illegal Eater, as well as more than 20 independent films. Previously he worked as a journalist and
communications specialist.
Media Manager at Farpoint Films. He has worked on the Farpoint productions: Room For Rent, Kid Diners, Escape
Or Die and The Illegal Eater, as well as more than 20 independent films. Previously he worked as a journalist and
communications specialist.
Mitch Dorge (Composer) is a Juno award-winner, Grammy-nominee and drummer with the Crash Test Dummies, and film composer who has travelled the world and is absolutely passionate about empowering today’s youth. As a spokesperson for TADD (Teens Against Drinking and Driving) and the spokesperson for D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), Mitch has developed a unique, thought-provoking presentation that takes an honest, intense look at responsible choices.
Markus Henkel (Director of Photography, Co-editor) was born and raised in Bochum, Germany. Markus came to Canada as a student in 2010, and began working at Farpoint Films in motion graphics, quickly expanding into picture editing and cinematography. An accomplished filmmaker, the short films he's made with his creative partners Milos Mitrvoc, Ian Bawa, and Fabian Velasco have garnered wide acclaim and screened all over the place.
Chris Charney (Executive Producer) works as an Executive Producer and writer with Farpoint Films. His television series The Illegal Eater airs on networks around the world. He continues to create new television series as well as write feature screenplays.
Scott R. Leary (Executive Producer) is coming up on 20 years in the film and television industry. Starting out on air as a sports reporter/anchor and transitioning to behind the camera his award winning work can be seen in over 100 countries. Having produced one off documentaries, feature films, documentary series, scripted drama and lifestyle television his filmography is deep, rich and varied. Scott is proud to be associated with Menorca and the talented cast and crew.
Kyle Bornais (Producer) is a two time CSA nominated producer of such feature films as Room For Rent, Teen Lust, Mother's Day and Wild Cherry; as well as the feature docs The Sheepdogs Have At It, We’re The Weakerthans; We’re From Winnipeg, Burning Ember and Randy Bachman: Every Song Tells a Story. He lives in Winnipeg with his wife and two children.
John Barnard (Director/Writer/Producer) has made music documentaries featuring The Sheepdogs, Randy Bachman and many others that have screened on television and in cinemas internationally. His work in television can be seen around the world in the television series The Illegal Eater, Escape or Die!, House Party, and The Medicine Line, many of which he had a hand in creating. He lives with his wife and two boys in Winnipeg.