Friends and family look out for each other. So local musician Evan Van Reekum is organizing a special fundraiser at Henotic to help his friend, writer/ director and artist Colin Asker complete post-production on his film ‘Roger’s Pass,’ April 24.
“Colin is one of my best friends and I know his family quite well. His dad passed away and the movie is based on that, so I’m the Lethbridge connection for the fundraiser in Lethbridge,” Van Reekum said adding some of his own music may also be featured in the film.
Roger’s Pass is an independent movie based on the story of Colin Askey’s dad who passed away from cancer.
The youngest son, ‘Dennis’ is a free spirited artist with a ninja fascination who must step up and take care of his dad while his successful older brother, who he has always been overshadowed by is away in Guatemala and expecting a child with his beautiful Guatemalan wife.
“We want to make some money for the post-production. I’ve seen the move completed so far, but much needs to be done,” he continued adding the money will go towards touch ups like colour correction which can cost up to $9,000 as well as the costs of festival distribution.
In addition there will be a silent auction of some of the art inspired by the movie as well as some of the art in the movie itself, which is on display at Henotic, under the title “Dustin’s Sketch Book” will be for sale.
While Asker is from Calgary originally, he has since moved to Toronto.
“Hopefully the movie will be picked up by festivals,” Van Reekum said.
Doors open at 8 p.m.
