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“LACED” – sci-fi / horror
Logline: Amid Cold War paranoia, a Canadian scientist running secret CIA drug experiments on a remote island unleashes sinister supernatural forces, blurring the line between perception and reality.

Pitch Deck:

https://indd.adobe.com/view/6b03bd76-0fe5-496c-8231-3c8eaa55a89f

Talent and Cinematic Aesthetic:

Acclaimed director Stephen Campanelli (The Mule, Indian Horse, Momentum) and cinematographer Yves Bélanger (Arrival, Dallas Buyers Club, Demolition, Indian Horse) are attached to bring LACED to life. Their dedication will craft a hauntingly cinematic and immersive visual experience. Together, their combined expertise will elevate LACED into a film that is both artful and highly marketable.

Creative Vision:

LACED is an intelligent and suspenseful psychological sci-fi thriller that explores the dark intersections of advanced technology and mysterious phenomena. At its core, the film delves into the human impact of mind control, posing gripping ethical questions about identity, ambition, and loyalty. With deeply complex characters, thrilling psychological intensity, and cutting-edge neuroscience as the backdrop, LACED offers a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant journey.

Visually, LACED will blend the visceral intensity of Flatliners with the surreal mind-bending tones of Altered States. Filmed on location at the atmospheric and historically rich Ministers Island in New Brunswick, as well as Montreal, the film promises stunning visuals that evoke both the isolation and tension integral to the story.

Unique Production Strengths:

Unparalleled Locations: Filmed on Ministers Island, New Brunswick, featuring an abandoned Edwardian mansion once used by the elite in the early 19th century. The first act will also be shot at Montreal’s McGill University, the actual site of CIA experiments in the 1960s.

Video Preview: Ministers Island Location

World-Class VFX Collaboration: Territory Studio, known for their work on Blade Runner 2049 and No Time to Die, will design the prototype headset and handle visual effects, ensuring a\cutting-edge and visually stunning final product.

Government Support and Canadian Content: As a Canadian production, LACED qualifies for Telefilm Canada funding, covering 20-49% of the $5–8M CAD budget. Provincial tax credits in Quebec and New Brunswick further enhance investor ROI.
Market and Distribution Potential:

With LACED’s unique blend of psychological intrigue and cinematic spectacle, the film targets a broad demographic of genre enthusiasts, including fans of The X-Files, Stranger Things, and high-concept sci-fi.

Early letters of intent from distributors The Coven, Vortex Media and Raven Banner position the film for both streaming and theatrical release in Canada and internationally. (Final Partners TBD)

Current Distribution Partners:

Vortex Media
Raven Banner
The Coven

Why LACED Stands Out:

High-Concept Storytelling: A bold narrative tackling cutting-edge neuroscience, Cold War espionage, and supernatural phenomena.
Award-Winning Team: Stephen Campanelli and Yves Bélanger’s combined filmography speaks to their proven creative and commercial success.

Exceptional Production Value: Authentic locations, a focus on analog cinematography, and world-class VFX will create a visually distinctive product.

Funding Support: Telefilm Canada and provincial tax credits significantly mitigate production risk for investors, ensuring financial security.