Resistance Trailer
SYNOPSIS
Czechoslovakia. 1942. An old radio plays classical music while two men clean in the background. Alexi and his partner Dimitri are enjoying a nice evening together in spite of these desperate times. Alexi pulls Dimitri into a waltz against the backdrop of their shoddy apartment. Suddenly, a quick knock hits the door. Panic sets in as the men quickly rush around the room covering anything that might lead to Dimitri’s discovery. After sharing a final moment of intimacy, the studious Dimitri hides in a small hole hidden within the armoire. Alexi answers the door and is shocked to find Yeva, an old friend and colleague, standing there. She pushes her way inside. She came with a goal in mind and, as part of the resistance, failure is not an option. Dimitri returns to the room as Yeva presents her mission to the couple. The resistance has orchestrated assassination plans for a high-ranking Nazi general, to end his tyranny and show the world that their people are still willing to fight. Alexi is reluctant to participate knowing that involving himself will endanger all that he loves. Yeva gives Alexi a bomb and leaves to avoid suspicion. Alexi and Dimitri are left to come to terms with what he must do. Dimitri insists that Alexi must accept the mission, for the pride of Czechoslovakia. Alexi somberly accepts his fate with one final embrace.
Logline
In Nazi occupied Prague, a soft-spoken veteran is content to discreetly live out the rest of his days with the man he loves; until a surprise visit from a desperate old colleague disrupts his peace.
CREW BIOS
Denzel Noylander
Denzel Noylander is a Toronto-based emerging filmmaker. In addition to directing Resistance, the Dartmouth NS transplant directed the short drama, Bachelor, and produced the experimental documentary, Movie Theatres; Light and Sound, in 2021. Denzel closed out 2021 on the set of the forthcoming sci-fi horror, Kids Vs. Aliens, shadowing Nova Scotia trailblazer Jason Eisner (Dark Side of the Ring, Hobo with a Shotgun).
Micheal Milson
Michael Milson, aspiring Director and Screenwriter currently attending classes at Humber College for their Film and Television Production program. Originally from Brantford, Ontario, Michael now resides in Etobicoke to be closer to Humber College which already has taught him a lot about film. From a young age Michael was always creating stories around characters in his head, now thanks to the film industry he has the opportunity to bring those stories and worlds to life. His first major production was working on I Want To Believe as the director and cowriter. This was a passion project of his and one he is proud to have made. More recently Michael worked as the Director of Photography on a short film called Resistance where he discovered a passion for shot composition and lighting. Michael is looking to learn more through Humber so that he can make any film he works on even better for the audience and crew.
Casey Inkster
Casey Inkster, previously known for promotional videos, launched their career with the thoughtful documentary, “Intersectionality”. Originally from Georgetown and later, New Hamburg, Casey is exploring the city of Toronto for bigger and better opportunities.
Throughout high school, Casey made many promotional videos for the school and one for Rogers TV. They even won a TV Studios course award for their work in that class. While their editing skills put the cherry on the cake, Casey’s promotional videos were known for their in-camera transitions and thoughtful storylines. One of Casey’s short films, “The End”, was also nominated for the Kitchener Public Library/Grand River Film Festival Youth Video Competition. Most recently, Casey was the sole camera operator on the short film, "Resistance" and key gaffer for "A Date With Death", two 10-minute long Humber College productions.
With a long career of film and television in front of Casey, they hope to share stories that will allow people to find empathy for others. They hope to be a part of productions that give people a platform and in turn, make the world become a more accepting place to live."
Kieran Stanley
Kieran Stanley is the Producer on the upcoming WW2 drama Resistance. A passionate and devoted film-maker, Kieran's previous films include Injustice, a crime doc about a wrongful conviction and Judge Softly, a film about sexual assault allegations and the people it affects. He loves to produce, write, and direct whenever given the chance. His passion for film is only rivalled by his passion for the classic game of Solitaire.
Jacob Birney
Jacob Birney is an aspiring director & writer from Oshawa, Ontario, operating as the casting director for "Resistance." He currently has two other upcoming credits, one as a writer for the short film "Cannibal Dad" and as Director of Photography for the documentary "Smashing Keys." Jacob wishes to continue branching out his filmmaking skills with other roles such as editing and producing, becoming a jack of all trades before eventually directing his first feature film.
Riley Wadden
Riley Wadden’s a passionate collaborator with the crew. Born and raised in Toronto, ON he started his professional career directing the documentary ‘Love ≠ Sex’. He’s also had experience editing for other projects on his personal YouTube channel. He hopes to continue collaborating with his colleagues in the future as a Director, Writer, and Editor.
Taariq Cooper-Thomas
I am Taariq Cooper-Thomas. I am a second year student at Humber College, I was the Key Gaffer on Humber’s second year studio dramas on Resistance. My area of focus in the program is lighting and editing. I was born in Montreal, Quebec Canada and moved to Toronto in 2008 to be in a new environment and I fell in love with film from there. I’m extremely proud of the Resistance team for working so hard on the film
And would love to work with similar people in the future.
Megan Indovina
Megan Indovina was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. She has previously completed the Media Foundation Program at Humber College and is currently in her second year of studying Film and Television Production (also at Humber). Through the development of her documentary, Life on the Fast Track, she has learned important skills on how to successfully produce a film, manage a budget and supervise the crew. Most recently, they were 1st Assistant Director on a short dramatic film, Resistance, which further their time-management skills and ability to control and direct a crew.
Josh Babcock
My name is Josh E. Babcock! I am an aspiring video editor, VFX artist, and filmmaker based in Mississauga. In my spare time I edit videos and films using avid and after effects. However, you'll usually find me on any and all sides of a production on my own time. Specifically the set of Resistance, I was a first assistant camera (focus puller). In this role I mastered using the Tilta nucleus-M as well as setting up the Canon C700 camera with high-end lenses and gear.
Thomas Tantalo
Born and raised in Ontario, Thomas Tantalo is an aspiring audio specialist studying at Humber College’s FMTV program. Thomas is interested and acknowledges the importance of booming, recording, mixing, ADR, foley, music, effects, and dialogue editing. He is especially interested in mixing and sound recording due to his experience within the Humber program and from live production where he used sound boards such as the Yamaha LS9-32 and the Behringer X32 board. In the studio drama Resistance, Thomas worked as the Sound Recordist and the ADR/Foley Sound Recordist.
Davis Nguyen
Coming from the capital of Canada, Davis Nguyen has moved to Toronto to pursue a career in filmmaking. In addition to being the art director for Resistance, Davis also created the sound design of Movie Theaters: Light & Sound he also wrote and directed the short supernatural film Second Chance and Neo Noir. His next upcoming projects are the Humber College capstone projects and PSA.
Coal Dymock
Alysha (Coal) Dymock is a second-year film and television student, they have taken on such roles as Production designer on ‘resistance’ and producer on ‘love doesnt equal sex’ and creating other projects such as ‘isolation’ a first-year visual poetry project, and ‘page by page’ which was there first-year final project. They have a background in theatre both acting and stage crew, in their personal time, you can often find them writing or creating, having a deep love of crafting.
CHARACTER BIOS
Alexi (33, Male):
Alexi is an ex-military man who was forced to retire from military service after his country was occupied. Despite the military’s dissolution, Alexi continued to serve the state by joining the exiled government’s resistance army. But as the realities of the occupation worsened, Alexi, fearful of endangering his partner Dimitri, abandoned his duty.
More than a year has passed and Alexi’s life is much simpler. Working a simple factory job, Alexi and Dimitri are able to live discretely in their modest apartment, thankful for what they have, despite the atrocities outside their door.
Yeva (27, Female)
Yeva is a strong young woman and a clever member of the Czechosolvikain resistance. It was formed initially by former army members but lately has been dwindling as the occupying forces have cracked down on the city. Yeva was never a member of the armed forces but her husband was. She loved him dearly but he was captured in the early days of the occupation and nobody has seen or heard from him since. This would break most people but Yeva endures not being one to sit around while others do the work; she took action and has been a key member of the resistance ever since. Lately she has been working on an operation with two operatives from the exiled Czeh government codenamed Anthropoid.
Dimitri (30, Male):
Dimitri has always been an academic type with a big heart but his spirits have been down after his beloved country was taken. He wants to be a professor one day but for now had to accept a teaching job to earn a living. He is a quiet and simple man who benefits from going mostly unnoticed, especially now that he lives with his love Alexi. He is clever and knows just by living together they are risking a lot which is why he created several escape plans. He loves Alexi a lot but he also loves his country and understands that no matter what their time together is limited. If they were ever found out they would be killed but standing by while others die around them might just be worse for his conscience.
ACTOR BIOS
Nikolai is an actor, yogi and an aspiring good guy. He believes in the power or art and culture to raise the world’s consciousness. He has been happy to collaborate with the Humber College students-filmmakers to make a statement that striving for liberation is the prime human need. I thank everyone for keeping the fighter’s creative spirit and making this production possible.
Sofía is excited to make her debut into the film world! She originally trained in musical theatre at Randolph College for the Performing Arts but hopes to keep exploring film as it challenges her to focus her energy and be more authentic with her work. She fell in love with performing as it allows her to explore worlds beyond her own, expanding her imagination and giving her the freedom to play and be bold. Sofía is originally from Ottawa, Ontario but her family immigrated here from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and the gratitude she feels for them and their hard work sits at the core of everything she applies herself to. Beyond film/theatre, she also loves jazz music, cooking, and sewing! Other credits: Legally Blonde (Asst. Choreographer, Mainstage), Songs for a New World (RCPA), Concord Floral (RCPA).
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