Hi Reader,

This past weekend, we split up our Contamination team to cover not one, but two cities - and it was unforgettable.

While my co-director David Heacock and I travelled to Calgary for our latest round of screenings at Landmark Cinemas, members of our cast and crew were holding it down in Edmonton for the extended run there. It was surreal watching audiences respond to the film in two different cities at once - and just as incredible to see the continued support for this wild little indie action movie of ours.

After each screening, we held Q&As with the audience, and took photos with fans outside the theatre. The conversations were amazing - full of thoughtful questions and awesome observations about everything from locations and casting, to logistics, favorite scenes, and even the emotional core of the story.

When you make a movie on a modest budget with a lot of heart, this kind of response means everything.

We got back home yesterday and jumped straight into another interview, this time with a local film school program. The questions were sharp, insightful, and came from a group of students who clearly live and breathe storytelling.

And no, we haven’t had much downtime - but that’s indie filmmaking. There’s no coasting. You’re always working behind the scenes - prepping the next screening, managing publicity, editing promo material, or answering emails at midnight.

Right now, we’re using every spare moment to plan for our upcoming theatrical screenings in other Canadian cities. We want every city to feel as connected and energized as Edmonton and Calgary have.

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On top of the release, I’m continuing to teach my Zero to Hero screenwriting course, which has been an absolute pleasure over the last few months. I’m also staying active with story coaching clients, and working on new screenplays and story ideas that are waiting to come to life.

One question we keep hearing at nearly every screening is: “What’s next?”

It’s a great question - and honestly, the answer is complicated. A lot depends on how far Contamination goes.

But I will say this: With every successful screening, the possibility of a sequel gets stronger. So… stay tuned!

Neil

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