Burn Your Maps
| Burn Your Maps | |
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| Directed by | Jordan Roberts |
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| Written by | Jordan Roberts |
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Burn Your Maps by Robyn Joy Leff |
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| Music by | Jonathan Goldsmith |
| Cinematography | John Bailey |
| Edited by | Susan Shipton |
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| Language | English |
Burn Your Maps is an upcoming Mongolian-American adventure comedy-drama film, written and directed by Jordan Roberts, based on the short story of the same name by Robyn Joy Leff. The film stars Vera Farmiga, Jacob Tremblay, Marton Csokas, Suraj Sharma, Virginia Madsen, and Ramón Rodríguez.
Plot
After a family tragedy, 8-year-old American boy Wes (Jacob Tremblay) tells his parents (Vera Farmiga and Marton Csokas) that he is a Mongolian goat-herder who was born in the wrong place. Joined by an ambitious young filmmaker named Ismail (Suraj Sharma), Wes leads his family to Mongolia for a soul-searching journey.
Cast
- Vera Farmiga as Alise Firth
- Jacob Tremblay as Wes Firth
- Marton Csokas as Connor Firth
- Suraj Sharma as Ismail
- Virginia Madsen as Victoria
- Ramón Rodríguez as Batbayar
- Taylor Geare as Becca Firth
- Glynis Davies as Lillian
- Jason Scott Lee as Shaman Helper
- Nomin Bayasgalan as Enkhtuyaa
Production
Development
On June 18, 2015, it was reported that the late film producer Julie Kirkham was to produce a feature film titled Burn Your Maps, written and directed by Jordan Roberts. The film was green-lit by producer Mark Canton a few days prior to Kirkham's death.[1] Burn Your Maps is a feature film adaptation of author Robyn Joy Leff's short story of the same name. Canton and Courtney Solomon serve as producers under their Cinelou Films banner, with Patrick Aiello producing through his Patrick Aiello Productions.[2] Jonathan Goldsmith composed the film's musical score.[3]
Casting
The casting of Vera Farmiga, Virginia Madsen, Suraj Sharma, and Jacob Tremblay was reported on July 23, 2015.[2] Marton Csokas' casting was confirmed near the end of production, on August 28, 2015.[4]
Filming
Principal photography began in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on July 27, 2015,[5] and was completed on September 2, 2015.[6][7] Filming took place in nearby Kananaskis Country, which doubled for Mongolia.[8] Scenes were also filmed at the Eighth Avenue Place tower, which substituted for an American office space and doubled for a Tokyo International Airport terminal. Over one hundred Calgary residents of Mongolian heritage were hired to act in minor roles.[4]
Release
The film will be distributed internationally by Warner Bros. as part of Cinelou Films' six-film deal with the company, and will be distributed domestically by Cinelou Releasing.[9]
References
- ↑ Hobb, David (June 18, 2015). "Julie Kirkham Dies: Producer, Teacher, Studio Exec & Writers' Muse". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- 1 2 McNary, Dave (July 23, 2015). "Vera Farmiga, Virginia Madsen Starring in Comedy-Drama 'Burn Your Maps'". Variety. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Jonathan Goldsmith to Score Jordan Roberts' 'Burn Your Maps'". Film Music Reporter. February 3, 2016.
- 1 2 Volmers, Eric (August 28, 2015). "Alberta-shot indie film Burn Your Maps explores humanity and healing". Calgary Herald.
- ↑ "Burn Your Maps – Production Listing". Backstage. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Alberta District Council – Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. July 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Film studio looking for Mongolians in Calgary for movie". 660 News. July 2, 2015.
- ↑ Volmers, Eric (July 2, 2015). "Alberta-shot feature film, Burn Your Maps, looking for local Mongolians for speaking roles". Montreal Gazette. Calgary Herald.
- ↑ Lincoln, Ross A. (December 16, 2015). "First Look At Quirky Comedy 'Burn Your Maps' Starring Jacob Tremblay". Deadline.com. Retrieved December 17, 2015.