8TH STREET MENACE (feature film)

Colour | 1:07:38 | 4K

While living in Saskatoon, Mitchell Dubois aka “Menace,” owes his cousin some cash. Failing as a part-time thief, he tries to become a rapper while dragging his loved ones along for the ride.

Co-created and directed by Gavin Baird and Jacob Farrell, 8th Street Menace delivers a refreshing take on the slacker genre. Like the story, the soundtrack and editing choices pull inspiration from all directions. Using various types of mixed animations and a soundtrack that utilizes influences from video games to folk music, the directors imbue the film with a tactical chaos. It’s all held together by an ensemble cast that seems lifted off the street, led by the director Gavin Baird as Menace. This film is an ode to local dirtbags, Métis pride and the spirit of indie filmmaking.

– Safia Abdigir (Programmer, Reelworld Screen Institute)

SCREENINGS

Saskatoon Premiere, Broadway Theatre, Saskatoon, SK, — 9/14/2024
Toronto Premiere, Paradise Theatre, Toronto, ON — 10/27/2024
- Official Selection — Reelworld Film Festival + Summit (2024)
- Tickets available here

Produced by Dorothy Studios & Dynamic Video Imaging Corp

Co-written & directed by Jacob Farrell & Gavin Baird

Story by Jacob Farrell, Gavin Baird, Madeline Alice & Kayla Peters

Cinematography & Colour by Ryley Konechny (RAKK Productions)

Production Manager: Kayla Peters

Location Audio: Sam Robins

Sound Mix/Edit: Reid Paraszczynec

1st AC: Holly Westlake

Grip: Makasha Kay

Catering: Jesse Quiring

Visual Effects: Dylan Crosby, Kyler Wilton, and Benjamin Lang

Special Effects: Levi Mierau & Myriad Imaginations

Animation: Marianne Meloche & Anizone Studio

Filmed in Saskatoon, SK

9/14/2024

Starring: Gavin Baird, Oliver Darrius Merrick King, Bernadette Mullen, Ryan Wray & Kayla Peters

Also featuring: Bongani Musa, Douglas Brecht, Jesse Quiring, Kurt Wolfe, Timothy Boechler, Makasha Kay, Elder Liz Setee, Violet Petrie, Jared Wilson, Shawn Cuthand, Vikki Minor, Tefrondon, Aldeneil Espanola, Shelby Robinson, Bodie Robinson, Sarah Hooper, Quanah Daniels, Darren Lorenzo, respectfulchild, Diego Juarez, Dylan Hryciuk, Bodie Johnson, Mabel Petrie, Micah Rajakumar, Ava Zoller, Salem Zurch, Michael Barber, Rhayne Vermette, Kyle Zurevinski, Kaitlin Wong, Amber Westlake, Holly Westlake, Kaela Cholodnuik, Jason Keller, Natalie Keller, Kathleen E Houston, Taz Olson, Jenna Kachur, J.T. Smith, Tiffany Johnson, Lois A. Unger, Emily Kennedy & Caress Bigeagle