Code 8 (2019 film)

Code 8
Directed by Jeff Chan
Produced by
Screenplay by Chris Pare
Starring
Cinematography Alex Disenhof
Production
company
Colony Pictures
Country Canada
Language English

Code 8 is an upcoming Canadian sci-fi film directed by Jeff Chan.

Plot

A desperate young man possessing special powers clashes with a militarized police force after committing a petty crime.

Cast

Production

Development

In 2016, Robbie and Stephen Amell released a short film, Code 8, which acted as a teaser for a potential feature film. Asking for $200,000 the fundraising campaign quickly raised $1 million, and currently sits over $2 million.[4] On June 12, 2017, Laysla De Oliveira was cast in the film.[5]

Filming

Principal photography began on June 1, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario.[6]

Distribution

On February 9, 2017, during the Berlin International Film Festival, XYZ Films acquired the international sales rights for the film.[7]

References

  1. McNary, Dave (8 June 2017). "Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell Producing, Starring in 'Code 8' Sci-Fi Movie". Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  2. Bryk, Greg. "Everyday I work hard & get a little bit badder. @Code8Movie #Code8Movie #Code8 #CrazyIsMoreFun @RobbieAmell @StephenAmell #HeroesAndVillainspic.twitter.com/XyCLotR7H3". Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  3. Bryk, Greg. "No rest for the wicked. @Code8Movie #Code8Movie #Code8 #Sundaypic.twitter.com/5BbxLWDQVm". Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  4. "Code 8 - a film from Robbie & Stephen Amell". Indiegogo. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  5. N'Duka, Amanda (13 June 2017). "Laysla De Oliveira To Co-Star In 'Code 8'; James Jagger Joins 'The Last Full Measure'". Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  6. "Production begins on sci-fi thriller 'Code 8'". Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  7. Hipes, Patrick (9 February 2017). "Robbie & Stephen Amell's Sci-Fi Thriller 'Code 8' Ramps Up With XYZ Films Deal – Berlin". Retrieved 14 March 2018.


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