Morningside (2024 film)

Morningside
Directed byRon Dias / Director
Written byJoanne Jansen
Ron Dias
Produced byJoanne Jansen
Ron Dias
Craig Fleming
Starring
CinematographyMartin Wojtunik
Edited byJovaughn Stephens
Music byAdrian Bent
Production
company
Ron & Aussie
Distributed byAMC Networks, AllBlk
Release date
  • September 19, 2024 (2024-09-19) (Cinéfest)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguagesEnglish, Patois

Morningside is a 2024 Canadian film.

Plot

Morningside explores the lives of seven diverse characters who collide at Scarborough's Morningside Community Centre as they navigate the challenges of relationships, societal struggles, and the looming threat of gentrification.[1] Through this lens, the film highlights themes of resilience, heritage, and the fight to preserve a tight-knit community in Toronto's east end.[2]

The film premiered at the 2024 Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival,[3] and was subsequently screened at the ReelWorld Film Festival and the [4] St. Louis International Film Festival.[5]

Production

Director Ron Dias and producer Joanne Jansen, co-founders of Ron & Aussie, aim to authentically portray the vibrancy and resilience of Scarborough's communities through Morningside. “Our commitment to reshaping the narrative and authentically portraying the resilience of the Scarborough community remains steadfast within Morningside,” Dias stated. “Our aim is to craft a film that not only entertains but also serves as a poignant reflection of diverse voices and experiences.”[2]

The film is funded through private investors and AMC Networks' streaming platform, AllBlk, which will handle U.S. distribution.[2]


Cast

Release

Morningside is scheduled to release in theatres on February 21, 2025.[6]


References

  1. ^ "'Morningside': Fefe Dobson, Kiana Madeira & Brandon McKnight Among Cast For Indie Pic Which Gets Underway In Canada Next Week". Deadline. November 30, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Morningside Movie About Toronto Drops Trailer with Power Actors". Worldwide Entertainment TV. October 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  3. ^ "Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival Details 2024 Lineup". Exclaim!, August 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "'Morningside'-SLIFF 2024". sliff.cinemastlouis.org. September 4, 2024.
  5. ^ jamie casemores (October 2, 2024). "'Reelworld Film Festival unveils lineup for 24th edition': Reelworld Film Festival returns to Toronto and online". Playback.
  6. ^ "FIRST LOOK: New Trailer for MORNINGSIDE". Mr. Will Wong. October 2023. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
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