Before He Had Horns
Stephanie Joline, Venn Diagram Films
Language: English
Based On: Original Screenplay
Project Type: Feature Film (Scripted)
Genre: Grounded Science Fiction
Stage of Development: post production
Estimated Length (minutes): 90 minutes
Director: Stephanie Joline
Director Bio:
Stephanie Joline is a CSA-winning Indigenous director from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her work spans multiple genres, with stories that provoke conversation, break boundaries, and are deeply rooted in inclusivity and feminism. She is best known for her directorial debut feature film, Night Blooms (2022) - a 1990s coming-of-age story showcased at TIFF Selects - Women of This Land (2024), a CBC documentary series exploring the cultural connections of Indigenous women in Atlantic Canada - And as a sketch director on This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Her other credits include I Place You Into the Fire (2024), Warrior Up (2024) on APTN, Farm Crime (2023) on CBC Gem, Words Matter (2022) on CBC, Stream Me (2021) on Hollywood Suite, and Spirit Talker (2019) on APTN.
Proposed or Confirmed Talent:
Starring: Bryde MacLean, Akshay Shirke, Stewart Legere.
DOP/Producer: Paul McCurdy
Producers: Stephanie Joline, Amy Mielke, Brittney Gavin.
Executive Producer: Bretten Hannam
Total Budget: 600,000
Percent Confirmed: 100%
Currency: $ CAD
What is this project seeking?
Distribution, Broadcaster
Logline:
After a series of miscarriages, a woman finds comfort volunteering at a goat farm, where an encounter with a mysterious young man unravels her understanding of grief, motherhood, and time.
Synopsis:
Kaya, a single woman in her late 30s, faces the heartbreak of infertility after several miscarriages. Seeking a way to heal, she begins volunteering at a farm, where she finds comfort in caring for pregnant goats. When a mysterious young man appears claiming to know details of her future, her understanding of loss, hope, and time itself begins to unravel. Blending grounded drama with subtle science fiction, Before He Had Horns is an intimate exploration of grief, connection, and the hope we find in the unknown.
Contact Information: stephjoline@gmail.com
