The Thundermaker
Stephanie Joline, Venn Diagram Films
Language: English, Mi'kmaq
Based On: Original Screenplay
Project Type: Feature Film (Doc)
Genre: Documentary
Stage of Development: 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.
Total Budget: 100,000
Percent Confirmed: 40%
Currency: $ CAD
What is this project seeking?
Financing, Distribution, Broadcaster, Co-production Partner
Logline:
As renowned Mi'kmaw artist Alan Syliboy reflects on a lifetime of storytelling through art and music, he works to pass his knowledge on to the next generation and secure the future of Indigenous stories.
Synopsis:
An artist who paints the spirit of his ancestors must now decide how to pass that spirit on. Mi'kmaw artist Alan Syliboy has spent a lifetime giving voice to the stories of his people through art and music. Now, as he mentors a new generation and reflects on his legacy, he faces his greatest challenge yet: how to ensure that Indigenous stories continue to live, breathe, and evolve beyond him.
Contact Information: stephjoline@gmail.com
