The Toronto- and Sudbury-based prodco has brought the former CBC brand development specialist on board to spearhead its expansion into branded content.
Film critic Thom Ernst says Moneo’s debut as a feature director shows great promise, with strong performances from lead actors generating awards potential.
Cameras will roll this week on Unearthing, a feature film from co-directors Jon Deitcher and Natalino Lattanzio.
Producer Bob Crowe of Angel Entertainment said the indie may be among the last movies to tap tax credits in the province after refundable incentives were axed by the provincial government (director Jefferson Moneo pictured).
The film, slated to begin production later this year in Northern Ontario, features comedy troupe Nocturnal Emissions and is produced by Timshel Pictures’ Justin Kelly (Sonoda pictured).
The Canadian indie from Neophyte Productions and Buck Productions is shooting in Sudbury, Ontario.