FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2011
CONTACT: Robert Lacasse or Sue Norton at 613-563-9595, 424 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1H1
OTTAWA: Former Fire Station #11, which now houses local IT staffing/software technology company, Alcea Technologies Inc. transformed once again, but this time into a movie set. Phsychological Thriller, September Runs Red, began shooting at 424 Parkdale Avenue this weekend. “We fell in love immediately with the old firehall location (Alcea Technologies) because of its rich character, mix of old brick and twisting hallways, hardwood floors and massive ceilings,” says Director Dan Forgues of Blackhouse Pictures Inc. For the owners of Alcea it was about supporting the arts. “We jumped at the chance to support Canadian low budget film making and our local talent,” said Alcea Technologies President, Robert Lacasse, “It didn’t hurt either that the lead actress just happens to work here too!”
September Runs Red is about a successful, modern day woman, Taylor Evans, starring former Ottawa News Anchor and now Alcea’s Sales Manager, Caroline Redekopp, who finds her world rapidly collapsing around her as a sudden and unexplained phobia to water grips her psyche and shatters her fragile world. “After watching a number of Caroline’s previous performances in various films (and her audition) my gut told me she could pull off the range needed in this complex character,” explains Forgues.
Redekopp accepted the role without hesitation, “It’s exciting to play a lead role in my hometown especially one that is such an intriguing character and one that could help others confront their own fears,” says Redekopp. Taylor is forced to seek help from an unorthodox Doctor Cane, played by Xavier Sotelo, another Ottawa actor. “It has been nothing short of a real, genuine pleasure to work with Caroline. She, without question, inspires me to give nothing short of 'above-and-beyond' and to really focus. She’s a real pro!” says Sotelo. Sotelo’s character is nothing short of the worst kind of therapist who takes your breath away. “There’s nothing better than breathing life into words,” explains Sotelo, “with a Latino accent that will no doubt capture our female audience,” adds Redekopp.
Dr. Cane, a notorious psychiatrist, is linked to a successful but controversial behavior analysis treatment he's pioneered on a desolate island.
Reluctantly, Dr. Cane agrees to treat Taylor's irrational fear of water but on the sole condition the treatment take place on the remote island for her safety and wellbeing.
Once on the secluded island, Taylor begins to suspect that Dr. Cane might not be giving her the whole truth, and that a terrible fate will befall her if she doesn't find a way off the island. Complicating matters further, Taylor learns Dr. Cane has a collaborator and a secret he's been hiding for more than thirty years, a secret he desperately wants to keep concealed at all cost.
Driven to escape the island and the eerie Doctor, Taylor must face the demons within and enter the dark creepy lake water to reclaim the strength she desperately needs to salvage her being and escape the island alive. “Who knows,” explains Redekopp, “I just might exorcise a few of my own personal demons during the process,” On the island nothing is ever what it seems.
Adam Beach is confirmed to play Taylor’s boyfriend, Dylan. He joins Redekopp on the set Monday, May 9, 2011.
Shooting is expected to wrap up on a lake near Portland, Ontario May 26, 2011. September Runs Red will be available on the airwaves Spring 2012.
424 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1H1 Phone: (613) 563-9595
OTTAWA: Former Fire Station #11, which now houses local IT staffing/software technology company, Alcea Technologies Inc. transformed once again, but this time into a movie set. Phsychological Thriller, September Runs Red, began shooting at 424 Parkdale Avenue this weekend. “We fell in love immediately with the old firehall location (Alcea Technologies) because of its rich character, mix of old brick and twisting hallways, hardwood floors and massive ceilings,” says Director Dan Forgues of Blackhouse Pictures Inc. For the owners of Alcea it was about supporting the arts. “We jumped at the chance to support Canadian low budget film making and our local talent,” said Alcea Technologies President, Robert Lacasse, “It didn’t hurt either that the lead actress just happens to work here too!”
September Runs Red is about a successful, modern day woman, Taylor Evans, starring former Ottawa News Anchor and now Alcea’s Sales Manager, Caroline Redekopp, who finds her world rapidly collapsing around her as a sudden and unexplained phobia to water grips her psyche and shatters her fragile world. “After watching a number of Caroline’s previous performances in various films (and her audition) my gut told me she could pull off the range needed in this complex character,” explains Forgues.
Redekopp accepted the role without hesitation, “It’s exciting to play a lead role in my hometown especially one that is such an intriguing character and one that could help others confront their own fears,” says Redekopp. Taylor is forced to seek help from an unorthodox Doctor Cane, played by Xavier Sotelo, another Ottawa actor. “It has been nothing short of a real, genuine pleasure to work with Caroline. She, without question, inspires me to give nothing short of 'above-and-beyond' and to really focus. She’s a real pro!” says Sotelo. Sotelo’s character is nothing short of the worst kind of therapist who takes your breath away. “There’s nothing better than breathing life into words,” explains Sotelo, “with a Latino accent that will no doubt capture our female audience,” adds Redekopp.
Dr. Cane, a notorious psychiatrist, is linked to a successful but controversial behavior analysis treatment he's pioneered on a desolate island.
Reluctantly, Dr. Cane agrees to treat Taylor's irrational fear of water but on the sole condition the treatment take place on the remote island for her safety and wellbeing.
Once on the secluded island, Taylor begins to suspect that Dr. Cane might not be giving her the whole truth, and that a terrible fate will befall her if she doesn't find a way off the island. Complicating matters further, Taylor learns Dr. Cane has a collaborator and a secret he's been hiding for more than thirty years, a secret he desperately wants to keep concealed at all cost.
Driven to escape the island and the eerie Doctor, Taylor must face the demons within and enter the dark creepy lake water to reclaim the strength she desperately needs to salvage her being and escape the island alive. “Who knows,” explains Redekopp, “I just might exorcise a few of my own personal demons during the process,” On the island nothing is ever what it seems.
Adam Beach is confirmed to play Taylor’s boyfriend, Dylan. He joins Redekopp on the set Monday, May 9, 2011.
Shooting is expected to wrap up on a lake near Portland, Ontario May 26, 2011. September Runs Red will be available on the airwaves Spring 2012.
424 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1H1 Phone: (613) 563-9595
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