Going Down takes on Injustice in classism, racism, and sexism in the Justice System where if you’ve got money you can get away with anything. Michelle, a BIPOC Woman, takes justice and revenge into her own hands when a corporation isn't held accountable in the tragic death of her daughter Abigail.
Going Down takes on Injustice in classism, racism, and sexism in the Justice System where if you’ve got money you can get away with anything. Michelle, a BIPOC Woman, takes justice and revenge into her own hands when a corporation isn't held accountable in the tragic death of her daughter Abigail.
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Mission Statement
Our film is a diverse exploration into a justice system wrought with racism, sexism, and classism. With two lead BIPOC cast and a heavy theme, Going Down explores the lengths people will go to rise above and persevere against racism, sexism, classism, and an unjust system. This time - we get a win.About The Project
THE STORY
AN ELEVATOR | A MOTHER | A LAWYER | INJUSTICE | REVENGE
After losing her child in a high-profile tainted milk incident at the hands of a large dairy conglomerate – represented in court by the company's smarmy lawyer Robert Kimball – Michelle Lucas gets revenge and takes justice into her own hands when the justice system fails to hold those at fault accountable for the death of her only child.
Going Down is a film about the fight against corporate greed and power, and how they use that power to get away with murder and in the case of Michelle Lucas, to face no accountability for their actions. Michelle, a woman of color, faces an almost insurmountable battle and when every legal avenue is exhausted - she takes matters into her own hands.
Michelle v. Goliath.
WHAT IT'S REALLY ABOUT & WHY THIS FILM?
CORPORATE POWER | RACISM | CLASSISM | SEXISM
Let's face it: While many Corporations advertise they're on the right side of history, their actions prove otherwise. They exist solely to make money and they'll do whatever it takes to maintain the flow including union busting, wage gaps and suppression, environmental degradation, inequality, and teams of lawyers to fight the little people who demand accountability.
We wrap this together in Going Down. Robert represents everything wrong and Michelle represent the desire in all of us to see justice in a system that is rotten to its core...and Walter? Our conscience.
How far would we go to get justice?
HOW YOU CAN HELP
ART DEPARTMENT | CREW WAGES | FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS | MUSIC
If you're as passionate as we are about equality and fighting racism, sexism, classism, and corporate power - Going Down gives the little people a win - delivering in a most satisfying and juicy way.
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90% of Going Down takes place in an Elevator...in 1985. It's not practical nor safe especially in a COVID-19 world. Real world elevators are too small and we can't control the lighting or sound environment. Building a set elevator allows us to pull walls away and film at a safe distance, get great angles, and have a set to ourselves to explore the story in a deeper way.
This is our third short film and while we've always taken pride in paying people for their time, this funding will allow us to hire our crew experts in their field for the right amount - not just an honorarium. This applies to the Talent, HMW Departments, Camera Crew, Sound Department, and other Production people.
We want to raise $10,000, but we have stretch goals!
If we raise $12,500:
We'll have contingency money and produce a BTS Film!If we raise $15,000:
We'll be able to pay for professional sound design and mix!If we raise $17,000:
We can pay for an Original Score from a renowned artist!If we double our goal to an amazing $20,000:
We can pay our Producers & Director for their time and creativity (they're sacrificing they're pay for the project)THE GOING DOWN LOOK
VISUALS | MOOD
We were lucky enough to get together to take some promo photos and video and really captured the look and feel as close as we could. Here are a few shots from our session:
Nikita Kalonji as "Michelle Lucas"
Dallas Soonias as "Robert Kimball"
Dave Trimble as "Walter Ellis"
More Frames of the Look & Feel.
THE CAST & CREW (SO FAR)
Nikita Kalonji as "Michelle Lucas"
Nikita Kalonji is a Congolese-Canadian, born in Quebec and raised in Kinshasa. Nikita began modelling and acting at a young age when her aunt would bring her to set. Coined a natural, Nikita has always been an entertainer.
ln September 2020, Nikita landed her first lead role as Zoe Savimbi in The African Family series, Canada’s first African-Canadian series (in post-production).
Dallas Soonias as "Robert Kimball"
Dallas Soonias has a unique combination of skills and experiences which contribute to his pursuits in acting, coaching, and performance as a former international athlete. He became the first Indigenous male to represent Canada internationally in volleyball from 2004 to 2016.
An inter-tribal background has allowed Dallas to experience contemporary Indigenous culture and perspectives across Canada. He is Nehiyaw/Anishinaabe from Red Pheasant First Nation in Saskatchewan and Neyaashiinigmiing in Ontario.
He recently had a speaking role in the award winning TV drama Tribal, and a leading role on the upcoming series, Pipe Nation.
Dave Trimble as "Walter Ellis"
David has been working professionally in film and theater since he was 8 years old. His work in theater has earned professional recognition with 4 Betty Mitchell nominations for best actor for his work in Blue Surge, Arsenic and Old Lace, and The Pillow Man. David also won the Betty Mitchell Award for best Actor In a Leading role in 2005, for his work on Eric Bogosian’s one man show Drinking In America which he preformed in Calgary and Montreal to sold out houses.
He has been fortunate enough to have spent many a day on set and has loved every second having been directed by such notables as Ang Lee, Rod Lurie, Walter Hill, and Robert Duval. David won an AMPIA for Best Actor in a Lead Role in 2014 for his role In One Night In Aberdeen.
Ryan Northcott
Writer/Director/Producer/Editor
Ryan Northcott is Co-Founder, Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Writer, and Editor at MEDIAPOP Films. He has worked on nearly 600 projects in his 10+ years behind the camera. Ryan has spent his entire adult life in the entertainment industry both in-front and behind the camera.
Ryan is also an accomplished actor, starring in films such as Mystery, Alaska, Let Him Go, and television shows such as JANN on CTV, Tribal, Heartland, The Beach Boys: An American Family, Jasmine Road, and many more.
Going Down is his third short film and first since "Once Upon a Pandemic" appeared in 5 Film Festivals including the Edmonton, Front Range, and Oakville International Film Festivals.
Paola Contreras
Director of Photography/Cinematographer
Paola Contreras is a Mexican cinematographer who has studied and worked alongside many international cinematographers in various places such as Los Angeles, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Havana, Cuba. Her works have gained selections in various international film festivals including the New York Indie Film Fest. Her hobbies include playing cello and boxing.
Eric Giesbrecht
Producer
Lonni Olson
Producer
Incentives
C$15
Mezzanine Level - You're a Fan!
- We'll mention your @ on Instagram as one of our amazing supporters!
- Your name (and link if you choose) will be listed on our goingdownfilm.com website as one of our supporters.
C$25
1st Floor - Social Thank You!
- A hand-written thank you note from our Director.
- We'll Photoshop your photo into the Poster in the place of poor Walter.
Includes: Mezzanine - 1st Floor
C$50
2nd Floor - Film Credit
- We'll add your name to our Special Thanks section in the Film Credits.
- A special personalized video message from one of our stars.
Includes: Mezzanine - 2nd Floor
C$75
3rd Floor - BTS Digital Swag
- Behind the Scenes PDF Photo Booklet with Director, Cast, and Script Notes and Behind the Scenes Film (if we reach 125% we'll produce a BTS film!)
Includes: Mezzanine - 3rd Floor
C$100
4th Floor - Digital Film and First Screening
The higher we go, the more there is:
- A Digital Copy of the Film.
- Access to the very First Screening of the Film along with cast and crew.
Includes: Mezzanine - 4th Floor
C$250
5th Floor - Virtual Meetup
- Grab a drink of your choice and join the Cast and Director in a Virtual Private Meetup - We'll talk about the film, the real-life implications of Michelle's journey, behind the scenes, casting, and more.
Includes: Mezzanine - 5th Floor
C$500
6th Floor - IMDb Associate Producer Credit and Signed Poster
- You're officially Above the Line. You'll get an IMDb Credit and Film credit as an Associate Producer and a signed copy of the film poster.
Includes: Mezzanine - 6th Floor
C$1,000
7th Floor - IMDb Producer Credit
- You get credited in the film as a Producer and on IMDb!
Includes: Mezzanine - 7th Floor
C$2,500
8th Floor - Executive Producer
- Top Floor! You're an Executive Producer of the Film in the credits and on IMDb.
Includes: Mezzanine - 8th Floor
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Wishlist
Use the WishList to pledge cash and loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an incentive directly.
C$15
Mezzanine Level - You're a Fan!
- We'll mention your @ on Instagram as one of our amazing supporters!
- Your name (and link if you choose) will be listed on our goingdownfilm.com website as one of our supporters.
C$25
1st Floor - Social Thank You!
- A hand-written thank you note from our Director.
- We'll Photoshop your photo into the Poster in the place of poor Walter.
Includes: Mezzanine - 1st Floor
C$50
2nd Floor - Film Credit
- We'll add your name to our Special Thanks section in the Film Credits.
- A special personalized video message from one of our stars.
Includes: Mezzanine - 2nd Floor
C$75
3rd Floor - BTS Digital Swag
- Behind the Scenes PDF Photo Booklet with Director, Cast, and Script Notes and Behind the Scenes Film (if we reach 125% we'll produce a BTS film!)
Includes: Mezzanine - 3rd Floor
C$100
4th Floor - Digital Film and First Screening
The higher we go, the more there is:
- A Digital Copy of the Film.
- Access to the very First Screening of the Film along with cast and crew.
Includes: Mezzanine - 4th Floor
C$250
5th Floor - Virtual Meetup
- Grab a drink of your choice and join the Cast and Director in a Virtual Private Meetup - We'll talk about the film, the real-life implications of Michelle's journey, behind the scenes, casting, and more.
Includes: Mezzanine - 5th Floor
C$500
6th Floor - IMDb Associate Producer Credit and Signed Poster
- You're officially Above the Line. You'll get an IMDb Credit and Film credit as an Associate Producer and a signed copy of the film poster.
Includes: Mezzanine - 6th Floor
C$1,000
7th Floor - IMDb Producer Credit
- You get credited in the film as a Producer and on IMDb!
Includes: Mezzanine - 7th Floor
C$2,500
8th Floor - Executive Producer
- Top Floor! You're an Executive Producer of the Film in the credits and on IMDb.
Includes: Mezzanine - 8th Floor
- Updates
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Current Team
About This Team
THE CAST & CREW (SO FAR)
Ryan Northcott
Writer/Director/Producer/Editor
Ryan Northcott is Co-Founder, Producer, Director, Director of Photography, Writer, and Editor at MEDIAPOP Films. He has worked on nearly 600 projects in his 10+ years behind the camera. Ryan has spent his entire adult life in the entertainment industry both in-front and behind the camera.
Ryan is also an accomplished actor, starring in films such as Mystery, Alaska, Let Him Go, and television shows such as JANN on CTV, Tribal, Heartland, The Beach Boys: An American Family, Jasmine Road, and many more.
Going Down is his third short film and first since "Once Upon a Pandemic" appeared in 5 Film Festivals including the Edmonton, Front Range, and Oakville International Film Festivals.
Nikita Kalonji as "Michelle Lucas"
Nikita Kalonji is a Congolese-Canadian, born in Quebec and raised in Kinshasa. Nikita began modelling and acting at a young age when her aunt would bring her to set. Coined a natural, Nikita has always been an entertainer.
ln September 2020, Nikita landed her first lead role as Zoe Savimbi in The African Family series, Canada’s first African-Canadian series (in post-production).
Dallas Soonias as "Robert Kimball"
Dallas Soonias has a unique combination of skills and experiences which contribute to his pursuits in acting, coaching, and performance as a former international athlete. He became the first Indigenous male to represent Canada internationally in volleyball from 2004 to 2016.
An inter-tribal background has allowed Dallas to experience contemporary Indigenous culture and perspectives across Canada. He is Nehiyaw/Anishinaabe from Red Pheasant First Nation in Saskatchewan and Neyaashiinigmiing in Ontario.
He recently had a speaking role in the award winning TV drama Tribal, and a leading role on the upcoming series, Pipe Nation.
Dave Trimble as "Walter Ellis"
David has been working professionally in film and theater since he was 8 years old. His work in theater has earned professional recognition with 4 Betty Mitchell nominations for best actor for his work in Blue Surge, Arsenic and Old Lace, and The Pillow Man. David also won the Betty Mitchell Award for best Actor In a Leading role in 2005, for his work on Eric Bogosian’s one man show Drinking In America which he preformed in Calgary and Montreal to sold out houses.
He has been fortunate enough to have spent many a day on set and has loved every second having been directed by such notables as Ang Lee, Rod Lurie, Walter Hill, and Robert Duval. David won an AMPIA for Best Actor in a Lead Role in 2014 for his role In One Night In Aberdeen.
Paola Contreras
Director of Photography/Cinematographer
Paola Contreras is a Mexican cinematographer who has studied and worked alongside many international cinematographers in various places such as Los Angeles, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Havana, Cuba. Her works have gained selections in various international film festivals including the New York Indie Film Fest. Her hobbies include playing cello and boxing.
Eric Giesbrecht
Producer
This is Eric’s 4th film in the last 2 years as Producer and the third with Director Ryan Northcott. Once Upon a Pandemic and Operation: Clean Slate had multiple Festival Selections across North America and Half-Day is currently in post-production. He looks forward to getting to work on Going Down to tell a juicy story of revenge and bring to light injustice in the justice system.
Lonni Olson
Producer
Lonni Olson is a performer and creator working in theatre, film and television. He’s appeared in Fargo, Black Summer, Winter in Vail to name a few, and is co-creator and star of the web series Word Of Mouth. Lonni has been a private Audition and Self Tape coach for the last six years, helping his clients land gigs in theatre, Film and Television. He has worked with ACTRA Alberta hosting seminars on Stand -In work and Self Tape Auditions, encouraging local talent to excel at their craft.
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