Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
You probably weren’t expecting a Marquet Films newsletter on a Thursday, but it’s Christmas! And whether you celebrate or not, we’re wishing everyone a relaxing holiday! (click Read Online to see our postcard thumbnail!)
We wouldn’t be able to do any of this without the overwhelming support of the people around us. So instead of updates or announcements, we wanted to do one simple thing:
We wanted to say thank you.
Neeraj Wilfred - thank you for your constant support, motivation, and belief in what we’re building. You’re a true pillar of Marquet Films and a genuine ray of sunshine. We’re endlessly grateful for everything you bring to the table.
Caterina Rossiti - thank you for standing by us through films, writing sessions, and festivals. You’re an incredibly talented actor, and we hope you’re part of many more projects to come. Adrien’s rock, always.
Connie Di Raimo - though not in the film industry, you’ve been a massive motivator for me (Pat). You’re secretly my editor on everything I write, and your perspective means more than you know. You keep the light on, thank you!
Phillip LeMoyne - an absolute unit behind the camera. Your knowledge, professionalism, and charisma have elevated our last few films, and we’re lucky to have you helping bring our visions to life. Thank you!
Charlotte McDowell - a rocket heading straight for the moon. Your humour, work ethic, and producing instincts are genuinely impressive. We know you’ll be impossible to book soon, but we’ll take as many collaborations as we can get while we’re lucky, thank you!
Skye Aliyah - our go-to for all things audio. Sound is no small feat, and your work has been integral in making our films feel complete. We hope to work with you on every project going forward, thank you!
To our actors - Deni Marr, Steve McCormick, Jordan Dawson, Chris Armenious, Amara Jane, Maya Lacey, Shawn Abramyan, Mitch Cox, Joe Ross, Paul Matte, Matthew Henriquet, the incredible trio of Steel Bey, Blake H. Phillips, Michael Malloy, and so many others. Thank you for trusting us with your performances and turning words on a page into something real.
To our editors - Ryan Liew, Nathan Olszewicki, and everyone else who’s shaped our films in the edit. The films would never look that crisp without you. We are blessed to have such a tough position taken by such talented people. Thank you.
Thank you to our camera operators like Marco Ciardullo, Tom Genga, Kieran Barbaza, Kriish Bagga, Auden Kucharic, Dario Butera, Kush Venture, and the various others who’ve put in long hours (sometimes overnight) to get the shot. Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed.
To everyone who supported us, opened doors, or helped shape this along the way - Josh Willick, Sam Bird, Cheverny Baluca, Parker Murchison, Stephane Normandeau, Dhruv Gogia, Jason Donville, Christina Kennedy, Ry Guselle, Samy Peeters, Liv Nasner, and countless others - thank you.
To those not mentioned by name - family, close friends, production designers, makeup artists, casting agents, collaborators, and everyone reading this - please know how deeply grateful we are for you.
We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year.
With love and gratitude,
Pat, Adrien, and the Marquet Films Team.