Burn Your Maps
| Burn Your Maps | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Jordan Roberts |
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| Written by | Jordan Roberts |
| Based on |
Burn Your Maps by Robyn Joy Leff |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Jonathan Goldsmith |
| Cinematography | John Bailey |
| Edited by | Susan Shipton |
Production company |
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| Distributed by | Cinelou Releasing |
Release dates |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8 million |
Burn Your Maps is a 2016 American adventure comedy-drama film, written and directed by Jordan Roberts, based on the short story of the same name by Robyn Joy Leff. The film stars Vera Farmiga, Jacob Tremblay, Suraj Sharma, Ramón Rodríguez, Virginia Madsen, and Marton Csokas.
The film had its world premiere at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2016, and is scheduled to be released on February 24, 2017 by Cinelou Releasing.[1]
Plot
After a family tragedy, 8-year-old American boy Wes (Jacob Tremblay) tells his parents (Vera Farmiga and Marton Csokas) that he is a Mongolian goat-herder who was born in the wrong place. Joined by an ambitious young filmmaker named Ismail (Suraj Sharma), Wes leads his family to Mongolia for a soul-searching journey.
Cast
- Vera Farmiga as Alise Firth
- Jacob Tremblay as Wes Firth
- Suraj Sharma as Ismail
- Virginia Madsen as Victoria
- Marton Csokas as Connor Firth
- Ramón Rodríguez as Batbayar
- Taylor Geare as Becca Firth
- Glynis Davies as Lillian
- Jason Scott Lee as Shaman Helper
- Nomin Bayasgalan as Enkhtuyaa
- Valerie Planche as Maureen
Production
Development
On June 18, 2015, it was reported that the late film producer Julie Kirkham was to produce a feature film titled Burn Your Maps, written and directed by Jordan Roberts. The film was green-lit by producer Mark Canton a few days prior to Kirkham's death.[2] Burn Your Maps is a feature film adaptation of author Robyn Joy Leff's short story of the same name. Canton and Courtney Solomon serve as producers under their Cinelou Films banner, with Patrick Aiello producing through his Patrick Aiello Productions.[3] Jonathan Goldsmith composed the film's musical score.[4]
Casting
The casting of Vera Farmiga, Virginia Madsen, Suraj Sharma, and Jacob Tremblay was reported on July 23, 2015.[3] Marton Csokas' casting was confirmed near the end of production, on August 28, 2015.[5]
Filming
Principal photography began in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on July 27, 2015,[6] and was completed on September 2, 2015.[7][8] Filming took place in nearby Kananaskis Country, at the Stoney Indian Reserves, which doubled for Mongolia.[9][10] Scenes were also filmed at the Eighth Avenue Place tower, which doubled for an American office space and for a Tokyo International Airport terminal. Over one hundred Calgary residents of Mongolian heritage were hired to act in minor roles.[5]
Release
Burn Your Maps first screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2016, and had its red carpet premiere at the festival on September 15.[11] It is scheduled to be released in a limited release on February 24, 2017 by Cinelou Releasing, before expanding at a later date.[1] The film will be distributed internationally by Warner Bros. Pictures as part of a six-film deal with Cinelou.[12]
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
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| Calgary International Film Festival | Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature | Burn Your Maps | Won | [13] |
| Leiden International Film Festival | American Indie Competition | 1st Place | [14] | |
| Gold Coast International Film Festival | Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature | Won | [15] |
References
- 1 2 McNary, Dave (December 1, 2016). "Cinelou Sets Jacob Tremblay's 'Burn Your Maps' for February Release (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- ↑ Hobb, David (June 18, 2015). "Julie Kirkham Dies: Producer, Teacher, Studio Exec & Writers' Muse". Deadline.com. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- 1 2 McNary, Dave (July 23, 2015). "Vera Farmiga, Virginia Madsen Starring in Comedy-Drama 'Burn Your Maps'". Variety. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Jonathan Goldsmith to Score Jordan Roberts' 'Burn Your Maps'". Film Music Reporter. February 3, 2016.
- 1 2 Volmers, Eric (August 28, 2015). "Alberta-shot indie film Burn Your Maps explores humanity and healing". Calgary Herald.
- ↑ "Burn Your Maps – Production Listing". Backstage. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ↑ "Alberta District Council – Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. July 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Film studio looking for Mongolians in Calgary for movie". 660News.com. July 2, 2015.
- ↑ Volmers, Eric (July 2, 2015). "Alberta-shot feature film, Burn Your Maps, looking for local Mongolians for speaking roles". Montreal Gazette.
- ↑ Volmers, Eric (December 2, 2016). "Calgary-shot Burn Your Maps to hit theatres in early 2017". Calgary Herald.
- ↑ Vlessing, Etan (August 16, 2016). "Toronto: Christian Bale-Starrer 'The Promise,' Richard Gere-Starrer 'Norman' Get Gala Screenings". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ↑ Lincoln, Ross A. (December 16, 2015). "First Look At Quirky Comedy 'Burn Your Maps' Starring Jacob Tremblay". Deadline.com. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ↑ Volmers, Eric (October 5, 2016). "CIFF smashes attendance records; The American Epic Sessions, Burn Your Maps pick up hardware". Calgary Sun.
- ↑ "Burn Your Maps wint Leiden International Film Festival 2016". Medium.com (in Dutch). November 6, 2016.
- ↑ Nikic, Joe (November 17, 2016). "Gold Coast Film Festival wraps up 6th annual affair of screenings, events". The Island Now.