Ben Speir

Meet the extraordinary cast of GATEKEEPERS 🎭 . ⭐️ starring ⭐️ . one: @danabramovici as Ian, a screenwriter grappling with the conflicting advice of three very different producers . two: @snieckus as Jennifer, our first producer, star struck by cinematic universes and social media . three: @hallandjokes as Artie, our second producer, possibly addicted to AI, sex, and drugs . four: @davidihewlett as Bruce, our third producer and toy IP advocate, desperate to make Pet Rock: The Movie . five: @fmelling as Chester, the janitor and avid fire-breathing dragon fan . six: & @lisaberrylive "Al," the all-knowing Algorithm... . We're so grateful to have such a amazing cast bring this wild story to life!! And not only are they supremely talented, they're wonderful people and collaborators! Casting your next production? You know where to look! . writer and director: the speir cousins producers: kevin eade & cole doran cinematographer: @paulmaxwellfilm cinematographer: carl steinhauser production designer: gary mcdonald 1st AD: @matt.moreland 2nd AD: @josh_calvertt gaffer: brad waller key grip: @alex_w_hamilton best electric: @koreanwasapi best grip: @hoff_steady 1st AC: matt wilkshire 2nd AC: @monica.nguyenn swing: @ryanskursky DIT: luana hesse HMU: @makeupbyashleighblair colorists: paul d. maxwell & matt wilkshire sound mixer: brenden mccauly sound: @michaelgcurtis rentals: @ontariocamera studio: @breathe.ent . . . #Gatekeepers #Comedy #SciFi #Screenwriter #ShortFilm #IndieFilm #Toronto

GATEKEEPERS officially selected for Hamilton Film Festival! After signing up for a literal elevator pitch, a screenwriter is torn between the conflicting advice of three very different producers. Written and directed by the Speir Cousins, HYST's new comedy, sci-fi short film is premiering in Hamilton, Ontario, opening for @athousandcutsmovie ! Thank you @hamiltonfilmfestival for this amazing opportunity! . starring @danabramovici @davidihewlett @snieckus @hallandjokes @fmelling & @lisaberrylive . writer and director: the speir cousins producers: kevin eade & cole doran cinematographer: @paulmaxwellfilm cinematographer: carl steinhauser production designer: gary mcdonald 1st AD: @matt.moreland 2nd AD: @josh_calvertt gaffer: brad waller key grip: @alex_w_hamilton best electric: @koreanwasapi best grip: @hoff_steady 1st AC: matt wilkshire 2nd AC: @monica.nguyenn swing: @ryanskursky DIT: luana hesse HMU: @makeupbyashleighblair colorists: paul d. maxwell & matt wilkshire sound mixer: brenden mccauly sound: @michaelgcurtis rentals: @ontariocamera studio: @breathe.ent . . . #Gatekeepers #Comedy #SciFi #Screenwriter #ShortFilm #IndieFilm #Toronto

GATEKEEPERS officially selected for Forest City Film Festival! After signing up for a literal elevator pitch, a screenwriter is torn between the conflicting advice of three very different producers. Written and directed by the Speir Cousins, HYST's new comedy, sci-fi short film is heading to London, Ontario! Thank you @fcfilmfestival for this incredible opportunity! . starring @danabramovici @davidihewlett @snieckus @hallandjokes @fmelling & @lisaberrylive . writer and director: the speir cousins producers: kevin eade & @coledoran cinematographer: @paulmaxwellfilm cinematographer: carl steinhauser production designer: gary mcdonald 1st AD: @matt.moreland 2nd AD: @josh_calvertt gaffer: brad waller key grip: @alex_w_hamilton best electric: @koreanwasapi best grip: @hoff_steady 1st AC: matt wilkshire 2nd AC: @monica.nguyenn swing: @ryanskursky DIT: luana hesse HMU: @makeupbyashleighblair colorists: paul d. maxwell & matt wilkshire sound mixer: brenden mccauly sound: @michaelgcurtis rentals: @ontariocamera studio: @breathe.ent . . . #Gatekeepers #Comedy #SciFi #Screenwriter #ShortFilm #IndieFilm #Toronto

GATEKEEPERS coming soon! Our new comedy, sci-fi short is starting its film festival run! After signing up for a literal elevator pitch, a screenwriter is torn between the conflicting advice of three very different producers. We're so excited to share GATEKEEPERS! 📺 Festival dates to come... . starring @danabramovici @davidihewlett @snieckus @hallandjokes @fmelling & @lisaberrylive . writer and director: the speir cousins producers: kevin eade & @coledoran cinematographer: @paulmaxwellfilm cinematographer: carl steinhauser production designer: gary mcdonald 1st AD: @matt.moreland 2nd AD: @josh_calvertt gaffer: brad waller key grip: @alex_w_hamilton best electric: @koreanwasapi best grip: @hoff_steady 1st AC: matt wilkshire 2nd AC: @monica.nguyenn swing: @ryanskursky DIT: @lu_hesse HMU: @makeupbyashleighblair colorists: paul d. maxwell & matt wilkshire sound mixer: brenden mccauly sound: @michaelgcurtis rentals: @ontariocamera studio: @breathe.ent . . . #Gatekeepers #Comedy #SciFi #Screenwriter #ShortFilm #IndieFilm #Toronto

Shamelessly using Cashew 🐕 to get attention as we prepare our prototypes for game testing 🥰 Each game comes with 500 cards, so separating them all took a little longer than expected... Luckily, I had Cashew to keep me company 🤣 Our goal with Would You Watch This is to celebrate imagination and to make creative storytelling fun!! Follow us on our journey and stay tuned for our Kickstarter Campaign launching this summer ✨

I've been obsessed with 16mm lately! We shot this roll of Vision 3 in Toronto last fall for a cool project with @hystfilms @fmelling @btbamotto stay tuned 👀 Processed @niagaracustomlab Scanned @frame_discreet

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