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Global News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Global News
Feature film ‘One Perfect Date' wraps production in Regina
The Saskatchewan film landscape has gone through a lot of change over the last two decades, but those in the industry say there have never been more opportunities to create. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy A new project from Prairie Cat Productions shot entirely in Regina and surrounding communities has officially wrapped production. Global News' Andrew Benson has the story on the romantic comedy One Perfect Date, the people it represents and what it could mean for the film industry. Check out the video at the top for the full story.
CTV News
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Sask. film production to star disability advocate and actor, Madison Tevlin
WATCH: As Wayne Mantyka tells us, production is well underway on "One Perfect Date," a Sask. production starring well-known actor Madison Tevlin. A young actress with Down syndrome is in Regina for a movie role in a Saskatchewan-based romantic comedy. Madison Tevlin often gets over a million likes when she posts to social media. She first rose to prominence in 2015 with a viral cover of John Legend's 'All of Me.' Since then, the young advocate, broadcaster and actor has been racking up a collection of film credits – most notably the 2023 film Champions starring Woody Harrelson. This month, Tevlin is in the Queen City to shoot the film, which is titled One Perfect Date. It's being shot in several locations around the city and in nearby Fort Qu'Appelle. 'Well, this is about Emma, who is a young adult who has Down syndrome and she is in pursuit of finding the love of her life,' explained Elise Beaudry-Ferland, a producer with Prairie Cat Productions. Madison Tevlin (Source: Instagram/madisontevlin) The film is written and directed by Lucas Frison and is inspired by his earlier short film production called Pen Pals. The feature length production promotes diversity and inclusivity. 'Just showing people with different disabilities on our screen is – that's what you see out in the world,' Frison said. 'The actors that we have in these roles are extremely talented, super funny. It's a coming-of-age romantic comedy so it's putting them front and centre and they're knocking it out of the park.' One Perfect Date is one of the larger productions being shot in Saskatchewan this summer. It's due for release in theatres next year.
National Post
18-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
'Beyond the crash': TV series on paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player set to air
Article content AIRDRIE — Ryan Straschnitzki's life has been an open book since he was seriously injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and his story is soon to be shown on TV. Article content Article content The 26-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed from the chest down in 2018, when a semi-trailer ran a stop sign and barrelled into the path of the junior hockey team's bus in rural Saskatchewan. Article content Sixteen people died and 13 were hurt. Article content Article content A film crew with Regina-based Prairie Cat Productions followed Straschnitzki for eight months and created a six-part series called 'We Were Broncos.' It airs on AMI, or Accessible Media Inc., beginning May 26. Article content Straschnitzki played on Alberta's para hockey team and had been training with the Paralympic development team, but his journey ended at the Team Canada Olympic tryouts. Article content In July 2023, he decided to try to make the 2028 Paralympic basketball squad. Article content The move caught the attention of Lucas Frison, founder of Prairie Cat, who had completed a documentary for CBC on the Bronco team in the season after the crash. Article content 'Looking back, seeing some of the footage and where I was to where I am now is a real eye opener. I think I've changed a lot as a person,' Straschnitzki told The Canadian Press while shooting hoops at an outdoor court in Airdrie. Article content 'I think at the beginning of the basketball season I kind of doubted myself a little bit. By the end of the season I was a lot more confident in myself and realized I have the ability to make it where I want to make it, if I put the work in.' Article content Straschnitzki has been playing on a Calgary wheelchair basketball team and was invited to his first camp in July for Team Canada. Frison, the producer and director for 'We Were Broncos,' was a close friend of Mark Cross, an assistant coach of the Broncos who died in the crash. Article content 'I've got to know him a lot over this last year, and he's just a fun, positive person to be around.' Article content In the series, Ryan talks about being recognized and approached by people on the street about the crash and his survival, said Frison. Article content 'He understands. He's OK with that. But he also wants to be known for other things, like his pursuit of wheelchair basketball and making the Canadian Paralympic Team for the 2028 Paralympics. He wants to be known for his Straz Strong charity that he started and some of these things that were beyond the crash.' Article content Straschnitzki is set to be in Toronto this week promoting the series. Article content 'I think a lot of people know the story of Humboldt and what happened. But I think a lot of people don't really know my story … my perspective and where I'm at now,' he said. Article content 'I think it will open a lot of eyes and hopefully people get insight into what my life looks like.' Article content
CBC
18-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
'Beyond the crash': TV series on former Humboldt Bronco Ryan Straschnitzki set to air
Ryan Straschnitzki's life has been an open book since he was seriously injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and his story is soon to be shown on TV. The 26-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed from the chest down in 2018, when a semi-trailer ran a stop sign and barrelled into the path of the junior hockey team's bus in rural Saskatchewan. Sixteen people died and 13 were hurt. A film crew with Regina-based Prairie Cat Productions followed Straschnitzki for eight months and created a six-part series called "We Were Broncos." It airs on AMI, or Accessible Media Inc., beginning May 26. Straschnitzki played on Alberta's Para hockey team and had been training with the Paralympic development team, but his journey ended at the Team Canada Olympic tryouts. Hoop dreams In July 2023, he decided to try to make the 2028 Paralympic basketball squad. The move caught the attention of Lucas Frison, founder of Prairie Cat, who had completed a documentary for CBC on the Bronco team in the season after the crash. "Looking back, seeing some of the footage and where I was to where I am now is a real eye opener. I think I've changed a lot as a person," Straschnitzki told The Canadian Press while shooting hoops at an outdoor court in Airdrie. "I think at the beginning of the basketball season I kind of doubted myself a little bit. By the end of the season I was a lot more confident in myself and realized I have the ability to make it where I want to make it, if I put the work in." Straschnitzki has been playing on a Calgary wheelchair basketball team and was invited to his first camp in July for Team Canada. Frison, the producer and director for "We Were Broncos," was a close friend of Mark Cross, an assistant coach of the Broncos who died in the crash. Frison said it's rewarding to tell Straschnitzki's story. "I've got to know him a lot over this last year, and he's just a fun, positive person to be around." In the series, Ryan talks about being recognized and approached by people on the street about the crash and his survival, said Frison. "He understands. He's OK with that. But he also wants to be known for other things, like his pursuit of wheelchair basketball and making the Canadian Paralympic Team for the 2028 Paralympics. He wants to be known for his Straz Strong charity that he started and some of these things that were beyond the crash." Straschnitzki is set to be in Toronto this week promoting the series. "I think a lot of people know the story of Humboldt and what happened. But I think a lot of people don't really know my story ... my perspective and where I'm at now," he said. Frison and Straschnitzki both said they hope there will be a second season. Straschnitzki admitted he hasn't seen the finished product. "I hate watching myself on camera and hearing myself, so I don't know what to expect," he said with a laugh.
Cision Canada
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
A story of perseverance in life and adaptive sport, We Were Broncos debuts May 26 on AMI-tv and AMI+
TORONTO, May 14, 2025 /CNW/ - It was the story that rocked a community, a country and the world. The tragic bus crash on April 6, 2018, in Saskatchewan that killed 16 and injured 13 members of the Humboldt Broncos junior ice hockey team forever changed the lives of those involved. Ryan Straschnitzki, who was paralyzed from the chest down in the crash, stars in the upcoming AMI docuseries We Were Broncos, debuting Monday, May 26, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and AMI+. As an athlete, Ryan Straschnitzki wanted to be a professional hockey player. But after the crash, he had to adapt to a new athletic goal of becoming a wheelchair basketball player while completely changing his lifestyle. " We Were Broncos is about perseverance in life and adaptive sport," says Cara Nye, Director, Content Development and Production at AMI. "We sincerely thank Ryan, his family, and Prairie Cat Productions for allowing us to tell this story." Watch the teaser trailer. In the debut episode, "Moving Beyond Tragedy," Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki tries to narrow down which parasport will give him his best chance at making Team Canada for the Paralympics. He ultimately chooses wheelchair basketball after he is cut by the national sledge hockey team. Future instalments of the six-part series follow Ryan as he experiences the frustrations of learning a new sport, attends a Calgary Flames tribute game for the late NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and revisits Humboldt, Saskatchewan, for the first time since the crash. Season 1 of We Were Broncos debuts Monday, May 26, at 9 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv and can be streamed on demand for free on AMI+. About Prairie Cat Productions Prairie Cat Productions is a Canadian Screen Award-nominated production company based in Regina, Saskatchewan. Our projects vary greatly in genre and scope, ranging from scripted films to documentaries and promotional videos. We love to focus on telling stories that celebrate life on the Canadian prairies and have worked with Telefilm Canada, CBC, the Accessibility Network, SK Arts, Canada Council for the Arts, SGI, the Regina Police Service, and more. About Accessible Media Inc. AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit and SOURCE Accessible Media Inc. (AMI)
