Dot Film Company News


27.08.09
: Iodine, Mike Stasko's directorial debut feature has been invited to make its World Premiere at Montreal's World Film Festival (August 27th to Sept 7th). The film stars Ray Wise (Twin Peaks), Mike Stasko, Vicki Rivard and is the acting debut for singer-songwriter Jason Collett (Broken Social Scene). The film will be showcased in the Focus on World Section.


09.04.08
: The Dot Film Co. participates in the International Finance Forum supported by OMDC as an emerging producer.

05.26.08: The Dot Film Company wraps principal photography on second feature film Iodine starring Ray Wise.
Cameras rolled for 15 days on Coulter Island on the South Magnetewan River, a half hour north of Parry Sound Ontario. The film stars Ray Wise (Twin Peaks, Reaper) and Mike Stasko (Things To Do), and is the acting debut for singer-songwriter Jason Collett (Broken Social Scene). Iodine is the directorial debut for Mike Stasko, who also wrote the film.

08.29.07: Award winning film Pria screened on Sundance Channel Pria screened on The Sundance Channel in the United States as part of the NBC Comedy Short Cuts. Dates it aired on were: Tuesday October 2 @ 7PM & 1:30AM and Wednesday October 3 @ 5:30PM & 11:30PM.

05.20.07: Things To Do aired on the The Movie Network - Canada.

05.08.07: U.S. DVD release of Things To Do. Things To Do will be available in the U.S. at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Netflix and most other online retailers. This version will have some great extra features which include an audio commentary, behind the scenes featurette, theatrical trailer, and the entire "Carlisle Show" segment.

04.21.07: Things To Do screened at the Emagine Theatre in Novi, Michigan and Theodore Bezaire (Co-writer/Director), Mike Stasko (Co-Writer/Lead Actor), and Gerry Lattmann (Producer) were present to speak about the film afterwards.

04.07.07: Things To Do screened at the Maryland Theatre in Maryland, Michigan.

03.26.07: Telefilm Canada / The Ornithology of Ron Spencer (Press Release).
Off the heels of Things To Do and its many triumphs, The Dot Film Company Inc. has received development funding from Telefilm Canada for Theodore Bezaire's & Mike Stasko's second feature film concept. Currently entitled The Ornithology of Ron Spencer, this is the second comedic feature film from the duo. The film will be packed with comedy and deadpan hijinx, something the pair are becoming known for. Produced by Gerry Lattman.

01.12.07: Things To Do opens at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago IL & and at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland OR.

11.23.06: Things To Do screens at the Stockholm International Film Festival.

10.04.06: Pria wins the Audience Choice Award at the NBC Universal Comedy Short Cuts Festival in Los Angeles.

05.13.06: Things To Do available at BLOCKBUSTER in Canada! It is part of "The Festival Collection" put together by Mongrel Media.

05.01.06: Pria Wins at Sprockets! We are excited to announce that our short film Pria won the audience choice award at The Sprockets International Film Festival (TIFF). You can read an article about it in Variety here.

01.09.06: The Dot Film company announces that publicity for the Slamdance Film Festival will be provided by Sacks & Co - Founded by Carla Sacks in the summer of 1994, Sacks & Co. manages the public image of major and debuting artists, musicians, authors, theatre companies, comedians and filmmakers, among others as well as record labels, arts presenters, and others in the music and arts industries.

12.17.05: Toronto Sun, Liz Braun mentions The Dot Film Company and their appearance at Slamdance 2006 with the feature film Things To Do.

12.06.05: The Dot Film company announces its debut feature film Things To Do will be competing as one of 11 participants selected from just under 1000 films for the Narrative Feature Film competition at the 2006 Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Things To Do is the only Canadian feature film selected from this group.

10.27.05: The Dot Film Company receives mention in Playback magazine.

08.13.05: Principal photography wrapped today on the feature film Things To Do. The entire city of Windsor is to be thanked for their tireless effort to make this film possible. "Everything from catering, to photocopies to police services were provided by this great city..... we are truly thankful for the assistance we received and hope to come back soon to shoot another film" says Producer Gerry Lattmann.

07.18.05: Principal photography began on the feature film Things To Do. The schedule was locked in for 21 shoot days over a four week period. The entire film will be shot on location in Windsor, Ontario Canada. Over 20 crewmembers, 20 cast members and 30 locations will be used during the making of this film.

05.02.05: The Dot Film Company was awarded the Platinum Remi Award for the short film Pria at WorldFest Houston, placing first overall in their category of Short Romantic Comedy.

10.21.04: The Dot Film Company announces plans to privately finance a feature film entitled Things To Do. The script is to be written by Theodore Bezaire and Mike Stasko. The film is slated to begin principal photography in the July 2005. The film will be directed by Theodore Bezaire and produced Gerry Lattmann.

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film awards

Sept 2009: Iodine debuts at the Montréal World Film Fest.

May 2008: Iodine wraps!

August 2007: Pria screens on the Sundance Channel.

May 2007: U.S. DVD release of Things To Do.

March 2007: The Ornithology of Ron Spencer receives development funding from Telefilm Canada.

May 2006: Pria wins at Sprockets!

March 2006: Things To Do released at Blockbuster in Canada.

May 2006: Pria wins at WorldFest Houston for Short Romantic Comedy.