Promenade Montreal

PROMENADE MONTREAL - (French Language Original)

Documentary, 69:01 min, 2020, HD, colour, NTSC.

Synopsis

Montreal’s public spaces are constantly being re-used for various socio-political and cultural purposes. What is behind a parc’s transformation, and how does it manifest itself? This documentary is an overview of the administration, development and planning of the municipal parks of Montreal, Quebec.

Cast & Crew

PARTICIPANTS: MATTHIEUX LABRE, JUAN TORRES, ANNE GERMAIN, MICHÉLE DAGENAIS, NICOLE VALOIS, NATHALIE BOUCHER, GÉRARD BEAUDET, LUC FERRANDEZ, JEAN DÉCARIE, HÉLÈNE SAMSON, CLAIRE POITRAS, MICHEL LAFLEUR, DENIS FOURNIER, MARTIN GAUDET, NANCY BERGERON, PIERRE HAMEL, STÉPHANIE GALELLA, MARC-ANTOINE BÉCHARD, GABRIEL TREMPE, LÉA ROCHETTE-BRUNELLE, ALEXANDRE GIRARD-LÉTOURNEAU, SYLVANO DE LA LLATA
DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY : JUSTINE ROBIDOUX, SAMI COLGECEN, MIHAL FLORIN SON
OTHER CAMERAS : J. P. FORTIN, EMMANUEL CAMPEAU
SOUND RECORDISTS : UGUR CAN GURSOZLU, SYLVAIN BROSSET
EDITORS : MAEVA DUBOSC
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS : ANDREA CASTRO, HÉLÈNE LAZURÉ, SIMON ROBIDOUX, XU TING
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS : SYLVAIN BROSSET, BAPTISTE JOPECK
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS : MAÏA NADON-CHBIB, FAROUK S. CHEBIB, KIRA ETTEHADIEH
PRODUCERS : BASHAR SHBIB, J. P. FORTIN
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY : BASHAR SHBIB

Just Talk

JUST TALK - (In Post Production)

Fiction, 76:07 min, 2020, HD, colour, NTSC.

Synopsis

Ted (Mark Jolles) visits his divorced wife Helen (Kennon Raines), a hippie art dealer, to tell her that their tormented son (John Gianopolos) has just come back from duty in Afghanistan and was diagnosed with PTSD. Helen had left the father and their son 20 years earlier, when the boy was 9 years old. She had then moved from Bethesda to Hollywood to start a new life. But the story slowly unravels deeper into their differing politics and life choices.

Cast & Crew

STARRING : KENNON B. RAINES, MARK JOLLES, JOHN GIANOPOLOS, SANDRA SHAPIRO
DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY : J. P. FORTIN, EMMANUEL CAMPEAU
SOUND RECORDIST : SYLVAIN BROSSET
EDITOR: J.-P. FORTIN
MUSIC: GABRIEL FAURÉ
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS : MAÏA NADON-CHBIB
PRODUCERS : J. P. FORTIN, EMMANUEL CAMPEAU
CO-PRODUCERS : BASHAR SHBIB, SYLVAIN BROSSET
DIRECTOR : BASHAR SHBIB

James Plant Adventure

JAMES PLANT ADVENTURE - (In Post Production)

Fiction, 74:00 min, 2020, HDV, colour, NTSC.

Synopsis

James Plant Adventure whimsically describes various plants in the Eastern Canadian flora. We visit gardens, forests and marshes mostly in Quebec to explore the varieties, the fragility of the ecosystems and the possible uses for human and animal consumption.

Cast & Crew

STARRING : TALA CHEBIB, SCOTT DELANGE
EDITOR : TBA
DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY : GABE BROWN, DAMON COX
SOUND: BASHAR SHBIB
MUSIC : BASHAR SHBIB
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER : MAÏA NADON-CHBIB
WRITER, PRODUCER, DIRECTOR : BASHAR SHBIB

Gadabout

GADABOUT

Fiction, 75:09 min, 2020, HD, colour, NTSC.

Synopsis

This is a road movie about Jan (Hawa Fallah), Terry (Ryan Kibby) and Bobby (Aaron Gomez). Jan loves Bobby, and Bobby loves Terry, but Terry loves Jan and Bobby. When Bobby loves Terry no more than Jan loves Terry. And so on and so forth.... until they pick up a hitchhiker named Amelia (Natalie Lauer).

Cast & Crew

STARRING : HAWA FALLAH, RYAN KIBBY, AARON GOMEZ, NATALIE LAUER
DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY : J. P. FORTIN, BASHAR SHBIB
SOUND RECORDIST : SYLVAIN BROSSET
EDITORS : SYLVAIN BROSSET, JADE FAITH
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS : MAÏA NADON-CHBIB, HARALABOS SUGLERIS, KIRA ETTEHADIEH
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS : MAEVA DUBOSC, REBECCA RAU
PRODUCERS : BASHAR SHBIB, J. P. FORTIN, SYLVAIN BROSSET
WRITERS : ZACH SADOWSKI, BASHAR SHBIB
DIRECTOR : BASHAR SHBIB

Gabriel’s Trip

GABRIEL'S TRIP

Fiction, Drama, 87 min, 2020, DV, colour, NTSC.

Synopsis

Gabriel’s Trip is Bashar Shbib’s third film dealing with the eccentric life of Gabriel Young, a middle-aged independent filmmaker. In the first instalment of the Gabriel Young Series (Hot Sauce), Gabriel (Bashar Shbib) must come to terms with his amnesia. In the second film (The Kiss), he must confront his paranoia. And in the third, Gabriel is diagnosed with acute schizophrenia and must adapt to his new condition. In seeking new beginnings, Gabriel returns to his native country Egypt, only to go back to Quebec disillusioned.

The story begins when Gabriel finds out that his young friend (Dustin Ruck) has recently been diagnosed as HIV-positive. A short time thereafter, Gabriel makes his way to the Middle East where he is immersed in the culture of his heritage. He ponders the true meaning of life and his identity, where he undergoes a personal crisis. His children (Maïa Nadon-Chbib, Tadzeo Horner-Chbib, and Camille Fortin-Chbib) and mother (Karina Chadwick) arrive unexpectedly. It is eventually through their love and support that all turns out well and Gabriel will be, once again, able to resume his “normal” way of life (death).

Cast & Crew

STARRING : BASHAR SHBIB, KIM PRANGLEY, KARINA CHADWICK, DUSTIN RUCK, ROBERT MURRAY, MAÏA NADON-CHBIB, CAMILLE FORTIN-CHBIB, TADZEO HORNER-CHBIB, EMILY DESORMEAUX
EDITORS : EYAD HAMAM, SYLVAIN BROSSET
SOUND: EYAD HAMAM, SYLVAIN BROSSET
DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY : EYAD HAMAM, SYLVAIN BROSSET, BASHAR SHBIB
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER : MAÏA NADON-CHBIB
WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY : BASHAR SHBIB

Gabe’s Gaze

GABE'S GAZE - (In Post Production)

Fiction, 90:00 min, 2020, HD, DV, 35mm, colour, NTSC.

Synopsis

Gabriel Young (Bashar Shbib) survives a heart malfunction and decides to change his lifestyle. This is the fourth film of the ongoing series on the life of the disgruntled and somewhat humorous indie filmmaker. Gabe adventures into themes of ageing, nostalgia, work ethic, anger and kindness. His interactions with his interns display some eccentric workplace behaviour not recommended for a well functioning corporation.

Cast & Crew

STARRING : BASHAR SHBIB, SYLVAIN BROSSET, EMMANUEL CAMPEAU, TALA CHEBIB, JOSEF A. EASTMAN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER : MAÏA NADON-CHBIB
PRODUCED BY : BASHAR SHBIB, SYLVAIN BROSSET, J.-P. FORTIN
DIRECTORS OF PHOTOGRAPHY : SYLVAIN BROSSET, J.-P. FORTIN
EDITOR: DANIEL GABRIELLI
SOUND: SYLVAIN BROSSET
MUSIC : BASHAR SHBIB
ART DIRECTOR : BASHAR SHBIB
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY : BASHAR SHBIB

Europa

EUROPA (In Production)

Documentary, TBA, 2020, Europe, HD, colour, NTSC.

CO-PRODUCED WITH FILMS LOIRE

Synopsis

This feature documentary reflects mainly on the expansion of the European project into neighbouring countries that do not have ‘common’ European values. The first sentence of the preamble of the European Charter of Fundemental Rights of the European Union states: the people of Europe, in creating an ever closer union among them, are resolved to share a peaceful future based on common values. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union outlines for the purpose of EU law, firm political, social, and economic rights for European Union (EU) citizens and residents. The Charter was drafted by the European Convention proclaimed on 7 December 2000 by the European Parliament. The film explores these common European values and their socia-political ramifications; the possible inclusion and exclusion of peoples and countries based on their uncommon ethnic, religious and social values. Does and/or has this preamble to the constitution caused problems for Turkey or Albania for example in joining the Union? Do Slavic Orthodox countries like Serbia have equal access? What about newly forming countries that wish to separate from their constitutional obligations like Scotland or Catalunia?

Cast & Crew

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY : J.-P. FORTIN
SOUND RECORDIST : SYLVAIN BROSSET
MUSIC: BASHAR SHBIB
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER : TBA
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER : MAÏA NADON-CHBIB
PRODUCERS : BASHAR SHBIB, SYLVAIN BROSSET, J.-P. FORTIN
DIRECTOR : BASHAR SHBIB

Fade Out

FADE OUT

Fiction, TBA min, 2020, HD, colour, NTSC.

Synopsis

An elderly Vermont obstetrician discovers that he has a short time to live. He decides to close up his home and visit South America exploring the countries using public transport. He meets several locals and tries to live his last days enjoying life's simple pleasures.

STARRING: BLAIR GANNON, GABRIEL SANCHEZ,
EDITOR: DANIEL GABRIELLI
SOUND: BASHAR SHBIB
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: BASHAR SHBIB, SYLVAIN BROSSET, J.-P. FORTIN
MUSIC:
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: MAÏA NADON-CHBIB
PRODUCER: BASHAR SHBIB, SYLVAIN BROSSET, J.-P. FORTIN
WRITER, DIRECTOR: BASHAR SHBIB

Dirty Doll

DIRTY DOLL

Fiction, Comedy, TBA, 2020, HD, colour, NTSC.

Synopsis

DIRTY DOLL is the story of a pack of lost reject dolls searching for the meaning of life. Animate and inanimate protagonists and antagonist try to find a better place to live in their new world. They dismember their communities and form new alliances with unpredictable beings roaming the surface of their lush garden planet.

Cast & Crew

STARRING : KAREN SEDGLEY, JAY GUZZO
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY : J.-P. FORTIN
SOUND : SYLVAIN BROSSET
MUSIC: TBA
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER : EMMANUEL CAMPEAU
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER : MAÏA NADON-CHBIB
PRODUCERS : SYLVAIN BROSSET, J.-P. FORTIN
DIRECTOR : BASHAR SHBIB

PROMENADE MONTREAL

a Bashar Shbib film