Production will begin here in Toronto on the Canadian indie sci-fi thriller
Prison X in January 2015.
Prisoner X is an adaptation of the novella
Truth by Robert Reed. The small budget thriller will be directed by Gaurav Seth and stars Canadian talent the likes of Michelle Nolden, Romano Ozari, and Canada's elder statesman of genre film Julian Richings (
Ejecta and
Hellmouth).
Toronto, Canada- Featuring a notable cast of film and TV talents like Michele Nolden (NUMB3RS, NIKITA, SAVING HOPE), Romano Orzari (Sundance 2015 Official Selection TURBO KID, DURHAM COUNTY, 24 HOUR RENTAL), Damon Runyan (HAVEN, LOST GIRL, DEGRASSI) and Julian Richings (ORPHAN BLACK, KINGDOM HOSPITAL, SUPERNATURAL), PRISONER X is an arresting, original Sci-Fi thriller from acclaimed indie helmer Gaurav Seth, whose previous features, PINK LUDOOS and A PASSAGE TO OTTAWA, received worldwide acclaim at festivals including Berlin International Film Festival and San Francisco Asian American Film Festival.
PRISONER X is produced by Avi Federgreen (STILL MINE, ONE WEEK) and Robyn Bigué (AMAZING RACE CANADA), with assistance from Telefilm Canada. Cameras roll early January 2015 in Toronto.
As the world rages in war and civil strife, a CIA agent arrives at a secret underground prison to interrogate a time-traveling terrorist, whom she believes is responsible for the unfolding catastrophe.
The production carried out a successful Indiegogo campaign this past Fall. You can watch the campaign video below.