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  • m & s Marshall Productions and iFilmGroup select their cast for Social Disobedience

    By Matthew Marshall, Director & Writer, m & s Marshall Productions and iFilmGroup Co-Founder

    iFilmGroup

    m & s Marshall Productions

    London, Ontario 

    Social Disobedience Film Has Selected Its Cast

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 24, 2020

    iFilmGroup and m & s Marshall Productions are happy to announce their cast for their upcoming film called Social Disobedience. Filming of the entire film will take place through social distance with scenes being filmed throughout Ontario and the United States, with smart phones, tablets, and Wi-Fi devices. 

    “The concept of this film excites me. As we are all relating right now to dealing with a virus and having to stay at home and or isolate” says award winning film director Matthew Marshall who is the film’s writer and director. 

    Newmarket Actress Ashleigh Morrison will lead the cast as Eden. The pandemic has gotten to her and she doesn’t want to play by the rules. London Actress Jordyn Taylor will play the role of Danica, Eden’s best friend; while London Actor Max Steinberg will play the character Greyson who likes to cause trouble for both Eden and Danica.  Ashleigh Morrison, Jordyn Taylor, and Max Steinberg are all award-winning actors. 

    Max Steinberg, Jordyn Taylor & Ashleigh Morrison all won a Joey Award/2019

    London actress Jessica Ladd will be taking on the role of Dove Linney, Jessica Windibank will play the character Bridget, and Actress Olivia Tovar from Houston, Texas, will play the role of Blair. Additional casting for other roles is on-going.

    Jessica Ladd
    Jessica Windibank
    Olivia Tovar

    What Marshall likes about this film is going inside the characters to see the struggles they are having with dealing with a virus that has changed their lives. How isolation is affecting them on emotional and mental levels and how each character has a different response and is pushed to the point of social disobedience. Marshall feels that each person cast so far will bring to life the characters he has created in very interesting ways.

    m & s Marshall Productions and iFilmGroup are very excited to work with the talent selected and look forward to filming Social Disobedience in the upcoming months. 

    For Social Disobedience filming information and updates, please follow iFilmGroup at https://www.ifilmgroup.org or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/ifilmgroup

    For more information or media enquiries, please contact Matthew Marshall of m & s Marshall Productions and iFilmGroup.

    IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12752650/

    Contact Information:

    Matthew Marshall

    m & s Marshall Productions

    iFilmGroup

    Phone# 519-777-9538

    Email: msmarshall@sympatico.ca

  • Kalkaden Productions Does It Again; Semi-Finalists in the Festigious Film Festival

    Petersburg has just been announced as a semi-finalist in the Festigious International Film Festival.

    Festigious is a monthly film festival. Each month, their Jury awards the best films through private screenings, and then creates a special interview with the winner of the Best Film of the Month award. The Film of the Month winners will also compete at the end of the year for Best of Fest Award (best film of the year).

    Petersburg is written by Tyler Robinson and stars Robinson also. The film was produced and directed by Kaleb Laidman and the Kalkaden Productions team.

    The cast and crew of Petersburg/Supplied Photo

    You can FOLLOW Kalkaden Productions on their social media pages:

    Website https://www.kalkadenproductions.com

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kalkaden_productions/

    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kalkadenproductions

    TO LEARN ABOUT FESTIGIOUS FILM FESTIVAL:

    https://www.festigious.com/about

  • Petersburg Reaches the Semi-Finals at the LA Film Awards

    Congrats to Tyler Robinson, Kaleb Laidman and the Kalkaden Productions team; the film Petersburg has been selected to the semi-finals at the Los Angeles Film Awards, announced recently.

    Photo/Los Angeles Film Awards/Instagram

    Tyler Robinson wrote and starred in Petersburg while Kaleb Laidman produced and directed. Kalkaden Productions has an amazing crew behind them.

    Photo/Kalkaden Productions

    To learn more about Petersburg and Kalkaden Productions, you can visit http://www.kalkadenproductions.com

    SOCIAL MEDIA:

    Instagram: https://www.ihttps://www.instagram.com/kalkaden_productions/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalkadenproductions

  • Meet Tai Young

    Tai Young has never allowed being in a wheelchair slow him down. He is an avid singer and dancer, competes in musical theatre, is an ambassador for Holland Bloorview Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital among other organizations, and attends Unionville High School for the drama program.

    https://www.hollandbloorview.ca

    Tai Young is a dramatic arts student at Unionville High School

    Tai has been a co-host for WE DAY for the past three years and was recently awarded the 2019 Roger Abbott & Don Ferguson ES Award for Achievement in the Performing Arts by Easter Seals of Ontario.

    Photo Credit: https://www.zimbio.com/photos/Tai+Young/WE+Day+Toronto+Show/x1wGK7QGmqf
    Photo Credit: https://twitter.com/wemovement/status/1055130930225053696

    Easter Seals Ontario Awards Announcement

    http://www.easterseals.org/wp-content/uploads/20756/2019-Easter-Seals-Ontario-Annual-Report.pdf

    Tai is a competitive musical theatre performer who trains and works with Arts Spotlight Theatre Company. “I do not have a mentor except for Kathy at Spotlight. She helped me become a better performer and has given me lots of tips and helpful advice to help me get better”, says Tai.

    You can check out Arts Spotlight at: https://www.facebook.com/ARTSSPOTLIGHT

    Tai has wanted to be an actor as long as he can remember. He loves the theatre but has also enjoyed being in a few television commercials. His favourite theatre performer is Ben Platt. “He is a really amazing performer and he was in one of my favourite shows. (Dear Evan Hansen). I hope one day to be able to sing as well as him. “

    For Tai trying to navigate the world of acting, inaccessibility when he has gone for auditions has always been a challenge. Roles are less available for him as he is in a wheelchair and he hasn’t found that many agencies will consider him for roles. Tai worked on the Dear Everybody campaign with Holland Bloorview to encourage casting agencies, writers and directors to include disability in their work.

    “Actors with disabilities do not always have to play “sick” people or “injured ” people. We are just the same as everyone else just living our lives. “, said Tai Young.

    Tai’s most rewarding experience was having the opportunity to play “Chip” in Unionville’s Theatre performance of Beauty and the Beast.

    Fun Fact: Tai was the kid on the PC Charity Truck, he was approximately eight years old.

    Tai was represented by Minor Details for many years but has now aged out of the division. He is available and looking for an agent willing to take him on when projects resume.

    Tai will be attending grade 11 in the fall and continue his studies at Unionville High School in the Arts Unionville program for Drama. Tai has been with Arts Spotlight for 4 years as a competitive musical theatre performer.

    FOLLOW TAI ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

    https://www.instagram.com/therealtaiyoung/

    Check out a cute commercial from 2016 that Tai was in!

    A Day in the Life of Tai!
    Holland Bloorview “A Day in the life of Tai”

    Tai with Dance Vocab

    https://1drv.ms/u/s!AkwKrbXETNupgYkewJkcUVVj7Ukt0A?e=Ucxeza

  • Isolation Short Film Festival

    Kaleb Laidman submitted his film “Undone” to the Isolation Film Festival that was streamed on YouTube a couple of weeks ago. The festival was amazing and highlighted over 800+ submissions.

    Kaleb received an honourable mention for his Directing for the film “Undone. The film was written by Jadiel Dowlin.

    Congrats to Kaleb, Jadiel, and to the actors Kiera Laidman and Connor Laidman.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=share&v=4CVYgnGI3vE&fbclid=IwAR25TmEIfR3wxKLZoYrTz66FiIewY7J6bsTmLt8nNKJJ62dIJcf6thwE0bA&app=desktop

    You can watch the LIVE Isolation Short Film Festival here:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrVnJGluLP8&t=10708s

    Great job to the Organizers and all Sponsors involved! You all did an incredible event!

  • Glenn Marais Band Making A Difference In The Community

    Newmarket local musician Glenn Marais and The Glenn Marais Band released their own retake on the popular song “What The World Needs Now” on Youtube on May 28, 2020.

    The video release was part of a fundraising campaign to raise money for the Newmarket Food Pantry and Blue Door Shelter.

    Donations can still be made at the Go Fund Me Page below:

    https://www.gofundme.com/f/glenn-marais-and-the-mojo-train-community-outreach?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR3SppQ3r7VCK8gvGcjt6xmyNzUHe4BDhexvrQXYAz6XTxaGVx9cJEUV0bs

    Follow The Glenn Marais Band on social media:
    https://www.facebook.com/TheGlennMaraisBand

  • Young Artists Academy Awards Announced; Kaleb Laidman

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 5, 2020

    Hamilton Director Kaleb Laidman has been nominated for an OUTSTANDING DIRECTOR and OUTSTANDING PRODUCER Award in Los Angeles, California, for his great work in the film Petersburg. 

    The nomination was announced on May 31, 2020, on the Young Artists Academy Awards YouTube website Announcement. 

    Kaleb Laidman recently was nominated for Best Young Director by the Young Entertainer Awards in May 2020, for Petersburg, and also received an Honorable mention at the Isolation Short Film Festival for his directorial role in the film “Undone”. The film was written by Jadiel Dowlin. 

    He has to date been awarded Best Young Filmmaker for his film Heart Strings as well as an Honourable Mention for Editing from the Topshorts Film Festival. Heart Strings also was a winner at the Los Angeles Film Festival where he took home the Best Young Filmmaker Award.  

    Kaleb travelled to Vancouver for the 2018 and 2019 Joey Awards where he was also nominated for Best Filmmaker for his film Jade and HeartStrings.

    Kaleb began in the industry as an actor, but he soon realized just how much he loved working behind the scenes as a Director, and Filmmaker. Recently, Kaleb has directed projects such as In My Heart music video, the film Petersburg, Wedding projects, creating and directing Magic Shots, as well as representing commercials for Dodge Ram, Yoga, and two “Food4Kids” commercials.

    Kaleb Laidman started his own production company KalKaden Productions at the young age of 16 and still two years later, is a powerhouse.  While he graduates this year from studying his craft at a specialized arts school in Toronto, he continues to work hard on many projects.

    KALEB IS REPRESENTED BY: GLICKMAN ALEXANDER TALENT MANAGEMENT in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  AGENT: Annie Oakes  

    FOLLOW KALEB ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kalkadenproductions/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kalkaden_productions/

    IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7596035/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

    FOLLOW YOUNG ENTERTAINER AWARDS:

    http://www.youngentertainerawards.org/index.html

    FOR INFORMATION OR MEDIA INQUIRES, PLEASE CONTACT: 

    Darlene Morrison by email at: Darlene.morrison@rogers.com or phone: (905) 868-6286.

    TO WORK WITH KALEB LAIDMAN FOR ACTING/COMMERCIAL WORK, PLEASE CONTACT: 

    annie@glickman-alexander.com

    TO WORK WITH KALKADEN PRODUCTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:

    KalKadenProductions@gmail.com

  • Young Artists Academy Awards Announced; Tyler Robinson

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 7, 2020

    Grimsby Actor Tyler Robinson has been nominated for two awards; OUTSTANDING WRITER for this filmPETERSBURG and SHORT FILM ROLE TEEN ACTOR Award in Los Angeles, California, for his great work in PETERSBURG.   Not only did Tyler star in the film, he wrote the script also. 

    The nomination was announced on May 31, 2020, on the Young Artists Academy Awards YouTube website Announcement.

    PETERSBURG placed top 15 for Screenwriting at the Topshorts Film Festival in 2019. 

    Tyler was awarded “Best Young Actor” by the Topshorts Film Festival for his role in Heart Strings. (January 2019)   Tyler was nominated for a 2019 Joey Award for his role in Heart Strings, a Kalkaden Production film for BEST ACTOR IN A SHORT FILM, 15+.  

    Tyler was nominated and brought home a Joey Award for BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A STUDENT MADE FILM AGES 14-19 YRS. OLD for Jade, another KalKaden Production. (November 2018)

    The Two Man play that Tyler was a part of went to the Provincials and won Best Ensemble. Tyler also competed in 2019 at Provincials for a play called SONNI BOY, where he portrayed the lead character Sonniand went on to earn a nomination for Most Promising Actor.  The play has won numerous awards.  

    Tyler Robinson was also chosen as one of sixteen (16) to travel to Scotland in August 2020, for The High School Fringe Festival. Only two schools in Canada were selected to attend.  Tyler is comfortable on a theatre stage as well as on a film or television shoot. 

    Tyler has joined the team of KalKaden Productions. Since joining Kalkaden Productions, Tyler has worked on many projects, not only as an actor but also behind the scenes. The projects have included Pie Boy, written and acted in Petersburg, In My Heart Music Video, Magic Shots, commercials such as Dodge Ram, two “Food4Kids” projects. Tyler has also been busy working on films; an untitled York University short film, a short called Kidnapped By Wolves, as well as a student film project. 

    Tyler dabbled in acting in different films and once he realized how much he loved the craft; he has been un-stoppable. He has trained with Michael Caruana from Bongo Productions in Toronto. 

    TYLER IS REPRESENTED BY: GLICKMAN ALEXANDER TALENT MANAGEMENT in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  AGENT: Annie Oakes  

    FOLLOW TYLER ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_robins0n_/

    IMDB:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7596039/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4

    FOLLOW YOUNG ENTERTAINER AWARDS:

    http://www.youngentertainerawards.org/index.html

    FOR INFORMATION OR MEDIA INQUIRES, PLEASE CONTACT: 

    Darlene Morrison by email at: Darlene.morrison@rogers.com or phone: (905) 868-6286.

    TO WORK WITH TYLER ROBINSON FOR ACTING/COMMERCIAL WORK, PLEASE CONTACT: 

    annie@glickman-alexander.com

    TO WORK WITH KALKADEN PRODUCTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:

    KalKadenProductions@gmail.com

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  • Young Artists Academy Awards Announced; Connor Laidman

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    June 7, 2020

    Hamilton Actor Connor Laidman has been nominated for a TV SERIES GUEST STARRING YOUNG ACTOR, Award in Los Angeles, California, for his great work in AMERICAN GODS.   

    The nomination was announced on May 31, 2020, on the Young Artists Academy Awards online YouTube Announcement. 

    Connor Laidman was nominated and WON for the 2019 Joey Award for BEST PRINCIPAL OR GUEST STAR ACTOR IN A TELEVISION DRAMA AGE 7-9 for his great work for AMERICAN GODS. He was also nominated for BEST FEATURED ACTOR IN A FEATURE FILM for his role in POLAR.   

     In 2018, Connor was also nominated for two Joey Awards in Vancouver- Best Supporting or Principal Actor in a Short Film as well as Best Leading Actor in a Student or Youth made Short Film 8 yrs. old. 

    Connor’s work includes commercials for Walmart, Gain, Playtex Sipsters, and Disney Junior.  He has short films in festivals around the world such as Un Pièce and The Craftsman.

    CONNOR LAIDMAN IS REPRESENTED BY: GLICKMAN ALEXANDER TALENT MANAGEMENT in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  AGENT: Annie Oakes  

    FOLLOW CONNOR ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/connorlaidman/

    IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7624722/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

    FOLLOW YOUNG ENTERTAINER AWARDS:

    http://www.youngentertainerawards.org/index.html

    FOR INFORMATION OR MEDIA INQUIRES, PLEASE CONTACT: 

    Darlene Morrison by email at: Darlene.morrison@rogers.com or phone: (905) 868-6286.

    TO WORK WITH CONNOR, PLEASE CONTACT:

    annie@glickman-alexander.com

    Continue to watch for Connor and look for updates as he has many projects on the go that you won’t want to miss!

  • Ashleigh Morrison Brings Home A Joey Award

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, November 18, 2019

    Newmarket Actress Ashleigh Morrison has won a Joey Award in Vancouver, Canada, for the BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A FEATURE FILM for her role in Detainee X; directed by Manee Osman. She received her award on Saturday, November 17, 2019, at the Playhouse Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia.

    Ashleigh had been nominated for Four (4) Joey Awards, announced September 7, 2019 on the Joey Awards website. All Four (4) Projects were filmed in Toronto, Ontario. (https://joeyawards.com/2019-nominations)

    Her nominations included BEST ACTRESS IN A SHORT FILM 12-14 for her lead role in the Daughter of Babel, BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A FEATURE FILM for her role in Detainee X, BEST PRINCIPAL OR SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A FEATURE FILM for her role in Salvage, and BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A COMMERCIAL AGE 12-15 for Frigidaire.

    Ashleigh Morrison won BEST FEMALE HOST at the Joey Awards in November of 2018, for her interview with Bill Nye the Science Guy, at the Nintendo Labo Launch in Toronto. She has appeared in film and television, and is represented by Hero Artists Agency in Toronto.

    Ashleigh has trained with Armstrong Acting Studios, LB Acting Studios and Second City in Toronto. ASHLEIGH IS REPRESENTED BY: HERO ARTISTS AGENTS: Jessica Martins

    FOLLOW ASHLEIGH ON SOCIAL MEDIA:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ashleighmorrisonofficial/

    TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Ashleighactress/

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ashleighmorrisonofficial/

    IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8345960/

    JOEY AWARDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA:WEBSITE: https://www.joeyawards.com/past-winners

    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/joeyawardscanada/

    TWITTER: https://twitter.com/joeyawards1

    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joeyawards1/

    YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel

    FOR INFORMATION OR MEDIA INQUIRES, PLEASE CONTACT: Darlene Morrison by email at: Darlene.morrison@rogers.com or phone: (905) 868-6286.

    TO WORK WITH ASHLEIGH MORRISON, PLEASE CONTACT: Jessica Martins jessica@heroartists.com

    Joey Award Winner

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