Filming for the science fiction thriller Stranded is unerway in the Canada Saskatchewan Production Studio in Regina, SK. The full length feature film stars Christian Slater and is directed by Academy Award winner Roger Christian.
The story centers on a series of terrifying events that take place aboard the Ark moon base. When a meteor suddenly collides with their base, the astronauts find themselves in immediate danger. The crew quickly learns that spores from the meteorite can replicate cell structure, reproduce and mutate, forcing everyone on board to fight for their lives.
Amy Matysio (Just Friends, Chained), Michael Therriault (Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story, Total Recall) and Brendan Fehr (Bones, CSI: Miami) star alongside Christian Slater (True Romance, Interview with the Vampire). Having all starred in previous Minds Eye Entertainment productions, the cast are no strangers to Saskatchewan. Incidentally, this is also a return engagement for director Roger Christian and screenwriter Christian Piers Betley.
“Stranded is a truly original script that will be brought to life by an incredible cast under the direction of an incomparable director. The audience will not be disappointed,” said producer Kevin DeWalt.
The film is produced by Kevin DeWalt (The Tall Man), Mark Montague (13Eerie) and Isabella Battiston (Shay Cullen: A Life Story). The executive producers are Kevin DeWalt, David Cormican, and Becki Hui. Danielle Masters is the associate producer.
The Canadian distribution rights are held by Entertainment One Films Canada with the International rights by Cinemavault and the USA rights by Image Entertainment.
The film is being produced with the financial assistance of Entertainment One Films Canada, Cinemavault and Image Entertainment, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, SaskFilm Feature Film Investment Program; and the Saskatchewan Film and Video Employment Tax Credit.
