Suck It Up
A Joyride Through Grief.
Faye lost the love of her life. Ronnie lost her brother. These two best friends take off on a raucous journey into the mountains to cope with the loss of the man they both loved. At least they have each other.
Featuring Erin Carter, Grace Glowicki, Daniel Beirne, Toby Marks, Michael Rowe
Written by Julia Hoff
Directed by Jordan Canning
Produced by Marc Tetreault, Jason Levangie (Shut Up and Colour Pictures)
Executive Produced by Sandra Quinn, Carol Whiteman (WIDC), Erin Carter, Grace Glowicki
Cinematography by Guy Godfree
Edited by Simone Smith
*AWARDS*
2017 Frankfurt B3 Biennale – Best Feature Film
2017 FIN Festival – Best Cinematographer
2017 DGC Discovery Award – Long List
2015 WIDC Feature Film Award
OFFICIAL SELECTION OF:
Slamdance Film Festival
FIN: Atlantic Film Festival
Vancouver International Film Festival
Cinefest Sudbury
Calgary International Film Festival – Closing Night Gala
St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival – Opening Night Gala
Olympia Film Festival
Southern Screen Film Festival
Frankfurt B3 Biennale
*Winner of the 2015 WIDC Feature Film Award*
Press
'Carter carries the emotional load of the film as we come to realize that perhaps Ronnie isn't the only mess in this pair. She slowly peels back the pain and pathos of Faye's experience, dealing with unresolved issues even as she tries to move on...'