Film Production - Extras Casting Sessions

"Iron Road" a period miniseries for the CBC, starring Peter O'Toole and Sam Neill, is currently planning to film in the Kamloops, Kelowna and Naramata areas at the beginning of June. The casting team is looking for extras to work as background in various exterior scenes.

If you are of Asian Decent, male and between the ages of 18-45, please email a .jpg photo to:

Casting Director:
ironroadthemovie@yahoo.ca

Iron Road team on early scouting trip in Okanagan

Production Statistics 2007 - Shaping up as banner year

The Okanagan Region has seen 11 productions to date for 2007. By the end of the second quarter the region had worked on:

These projects reflect 123 days of filming, and locations in all three Regional Districts have been utilized. Record breaking inquiries for 2007 are being serviced by the Okanagan Film Commission, and there are several projects scouting the area in the upcoming months.

Beast of Bottomless Lake

Provost Pictures is pleased to announce that principal shooting on its independent feature film about the Ogopogo, The Beast of Bottomless Lake, will take place May 14-29 in the Okanagan, and June 1-11 in Vancouver.

A loose retelling of Moby Dick, the film follows a group of academics who seek to unveil the legendary Okanagan Lake Serpent, the Ogopogo.

The Beast of Bottomless Lake features an incredible cast, helmed by David Nykl (Dr Zelenka on Stargate: Atlantis) Leanne Jijian-Hume (The L-Word), Kennedy Goodkey, Bronwen Smith (Imaginary Playmate, Love Seat), Roger Haskett (Saved, Flight 93) and Fabrice Grover (The L Word). For further information email Rebecca Coleman, provost, pictures rebeccacoleman@shaw.ca

Canadian Antiques Roadshow

On Tuesday 16th may, the Canadian Antiques Roadshow kicked off their 4th national tour in Vernon, BC. Pringle, along with many of the country's leading appraisers filmed all day at the Vernon Auditorium. The event was well received within the community, and the Vernon episode airdate will be announced at a later date. "Canadian Antiques Roadshow" airs nationally on the CBC network.

The Okanagan Film Commission is pleased to announce that Brian Appleby has accepted the position of Locations Officer. Brian recently relocated from Vancouver after completing his diploma from Vancouver Film School. Prior to living in Vancouver, Brian was a long term resident of the Okanagan Valley living in Kelowna for nearly 20 years. His production experience brings additional strength to the Okanagan Film Commission and we are excited to move forward with him as a part of our team.

OKANAGAN FILMED "WIND CHILL" RELEASED IN USA

The Sony Pictures Thriller - "Wind Chill" starring Emily Blunt (recently nominated for a Golden Globe for Devil Wears Prada) and Ashton Holmes (A History of Violence) opened for limited release on April 27th, 2007 in the United States.

Canadian release dates are not yet known, as industry representatives await box office details before finalizing further openings in major markets.

The George Clooney/Section 8 produced project filmed for approximately 30 days in Peachland up on the Coquihalla connector near Brenda Mines during the winter of 2006. While this project filmed entirely on location in the Central Okanagan, its economic impact was felt throughout the region as service providers from Summerland and beyond were called upon to assist with production needs.

Spending an estimated $2 million dollars in the region, Wind Chill was the largest scale production to shoot in the region in 2006.

The trailer featuring Okanagan locations for Wind Chill can be found online at: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/windchill/index.html