The Beast of Bottomless Lake (upcoming movie release)

For years, I’ve provided independent, small theatre/dance/film companies exposure on my blog as I’m a firm believer in the transformational power of art. I was recently informed about Provost Pictures‘ release of award-winning independent film The Beast of Bottomless Lake which will screen at the Denman Place Cinema on Friday, July 15, in association with the release of the DVD version of the film which includes audio commentary, deleted scenes, and three behind-the-scenes featurettes. The evening’s entertainment will also include the screening of five locally-produced short films and a musical set by The Pucks (who contribute music to the film’s soundtrack).

Photo credit: Fabrice Grover. Used with permission

This independent film has had a lot of success at the Mississauga Independent Film Festival (Vistek Best Feature), the Okanangan International Film Festival (People’s Choice Award), VCON, and the Olamot Festival in Tel Aviv.

Photo credit: Fabrice Grover. Used with permission

The Beast of Bottomless Lake follows Dr. Paul Moran, Cryptozoologist, as he leads a team of dedicated and not-so-dedicated adventurers on an expedition to Okanagan Lake to prove the existence of the legendary lake serpent, the Ogopogo. Featured in this incredible cast are; lead David Nykl (Dr Zelenka on Stargate: Atlantis) and including Leanne Jijian-Hume (The L-Word), Bronwen Smith (Gunless), and Roger Haskett (Smallville).

Beast was originally conceived by author Keith Provost, who was a prominent actor in the Kelowna theatre scene in his youth, and who went on to a career in Vancouver as a writer and actor in film, TV and theatre. In 2001, Provost died suddenly after a tragic bicycle accident. After his death, Craig March (Director/Writer) and Kennedy Goodkey (Writer/Actor) have carried their friends’ idea to fruition in his memory.

Photo credit: Fabrice Grover. Used with permission

The Beast of Bottomless Lake will screen on Friday, July 15 at the Denman Place Cinema, 1779 Comox St (at Denman). Doors open at 6:30 pm for drinks and mingling, a series of local short films will be screened starting at 7:30, and the feature starts between 9:00 and 9:30. There will also be door prizes and draws. Tickets are $15 in advance ~~or $20 at the door~~[No tickets at the door, so I suggest you get them in advance!]. Tickets are available online and you can access by clicking this link.

More about Provost Pictures:

Provost Pictures is in the business of creating commercially viable digital media for an international market. By focusing on inherently Canadian stories with a broad appeal and a strong sense of artistic integrity, Provost Pictures will challenge themselves to make excellent quality work, and to let it be Canadian.

The movie trailer is here: