TWO GEMINIS FOR BLACKSTONE
Original
Dramatic Television Series Celebrates Wins;
Announces US
Distributor
Prairie Dog
Film + Television is pleased to announce that Blackstone won
Gemini Awards in the following categories:
Best
Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role
Michelle Thrush
Best
Achievement in Main Title Design
Robb Thompson, Darren Bierman, Shelley Cornies, Steve Seeley
“It’s an absolute honour for Blackstone to be recognized at this year’s Gemini Awards,” says Ron E. Scott, who
is executive producer, writer and director of Blackstone. “We’re very
proud of Carmen and Michelle, who were both up for Best Actress, and who each
bring so much to their respective roles. They’re part of an amazing cast who
work so hard to bring Blackstone to life, and we’re extremely grateful
for their talent and generosity.”
The second season of Blackstone is currently being shot in Edmonton, with production underway
until mid-September. Returning for season two is the talented ensemble cast of Carmen
Moore, Eric Schweig, Michelle Thrush, Nathaniel Arcand, Roseanne
Supernault, Steven Cree Molison, Andrea Menard, Justin Rain and Ashley
Callingbull. New cast members in season two are acclaimed First Nation’s
actors Gary Farmer, Tantoo Cardinal and Georgina Lightning, as
well as Cameron Bancroft, Frank Cassini, Vincent Gale and Lori
Triolo.
Prior to the Gemini Awards, Blackstone won three awards at the Rosies in Alberta and two awards at the Leos in B.C.
US DISTRIBUTION FOR BLACKSTONE
PPI Releasing in Venice,
California, has signed Blackstone to a distribution deal in the US, and
will soon be introducing the first season to television viewers south of the
border. The first season has also been showing in New Zealand on Maori
Television, giving Blackstone its first international audience.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Blackstone is produced by Edmonton’s Prairie Dog Film +
Television, with Ron E. Scott as executive producer, writer and
director, Jesse Szymanski as producer, Damon Vignale as producer
and writer, and Gil Cardinal as writer. The series is produced in
association with Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, with the assistance of
the Government of Alberta, Alberta Media Fund, with the participation of the
Canada Media Fund and with the assistance of The Canadian Film or Video
Production Tax Credit.
ABOUT PRAIRIE DOG FILM +
TELEVISION
Founded in 1993 by Metis
Executive Producer, Director and Writer Ron E. Scott, Prairie Dog Film +
Television is an independent film and television production company with a
proven track record in international television series, prime time television
specials, feature films, and major live audience productions. www.prairiedog.ca
ABOUT PPI RELEASING
PPI Releasing, LLC is a
television and new media distribution company led by industry veterans Ritch
Colbert, Josh Raphaelson and David Hutchinson. PPI Releasing
brands feature innovative programming and high production values, developed in
partnership with advertisers, broadcasters and online networks. www.ppi.tv
ABOUT APTN
September 1, 2012 marked the
12-year anniversary of the launch of the first national Aboriginal television
network in the world with programming by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples to
share with all Canadians and viewers around the world. APTN is available in
approximately 10 million Canadian households and commercial establishments with
cable, direct-to-home satellite (DTH), telco-delivered and fixed wireless
television service providers. The network launched its high definition channel
APTNHD in the spring of 2008. APTN does not receive government funding for
operations but generates revenue through subscriber fees, advertising sales and
strategic partnerships. APTN broadcasts programming with 56% offered in
English, 16% in French and 28% in Aboriginal languages. For program schedule or
for more information, please contact APTN at (204) 947-9331 or toll-free at
1-888-278-8862, or visit the website at www.aptn.ca.
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