8th Street Menace
Oct 27, 4pm
Programmer's Notes
While living in Saskatoon, Mitchell aka “Menace,” owes his cousin some cash. Failing as a part-time thief, he tries to become a rapper while dragging his loved ones along for the ride.
Co-created and directed by Gavin Baird and Jacob Farrell, 8th Street Menace delivers a refreshing take on the slacker genre. Like the story, the soundtrack and editing choices pull inspiration from all directions. Using various types of mixed animations and a soundtrack that utilizes influences from video games to folk music, the directors imbue the film with a tactical chaos. It’s all held together by an ensemble cast that seems lifted off the street, led by the director Gavin Baird as Menace. This film is an ode to local dirtbags, Métis pride and the spirit of indie filmmaking.
– Safia Abdigir
Directed by
Gavin Baird
Jacob Farrell
Running Time
Ontario Premiere
67 Minutes
Cast
Gavin Baird - "Mitchell 'Menace' Dubois"
Bernadette Mullen - "Trixie"
Olly King - "Olly"
Kayla Peters - “Dez"
Ryan Wray - "Butch"
Language
Country
Producers
Gavin Baird
Jacob Farrell
Kayla Peters
English
Canada
About the Director
Gavin Baird and Jacob Farrell are filmmakers located on Treaty 6 territory, with Métis and Indigenous ancestry respectively. They are inspired by unique, dynamic stories that reflect their roots in Saskatchewan. Together they co-wrote, directed and produced 8th Street Menace and have a short film slated for production later this year.