Happy Monday! (There’s lots of pictures in this one so brace yourselves.)
We’re incredibly grateful to have premiered our Korean War film, I’m Not Supposed To Be Here, at the Revue Cinema this past weekend. On top of that, we won an award voted by the audience as well - INSANITY!!!!!
Huge thanks to the Fairfield Productions team for hosting such a strong showcase and including our film in the lineup. And a massive thank you to our full cast and crew from I’m Not Supposed To Be Here, this win is because of y’all. And lastly, of course the audience who came to the festival, watched our film, and felt it was worthy of your vote.
What made this one hit a little harder is that it was our first proper premiere in a while. The last time we did this was for 8 Ball, which immediately sent me down memory lane, specifically to the slightly unhinged chain of events that got that film onto a big screen.
Back in 2023, Adrien, myself, and the entire crew wrapped shooting in the early spring. We were set on giving the film a real premiere for our cast, crew, friends, and family in downtown Toronto.
Here’s the part where common sense briefly left the room.
Adrien booked the cinema before we had even started shooting.
At the time, is it weird to say it felt reasonable? Like justifying that we needed to be accountable for our deadlines, right? Because what could go wrong?
By the time we finished filming, we ran into delays, had extra pickup shots, brutal weather, snow, cold, the usual Canadian spring optimism. What was supposed to be a smooth schedule turned into a full additional week of shooting.
Not to mention the audio was a little bit…unsalvageable at the time.
What followed was the most locked-in I’ve seen anyone become. Adrien spent multiple nights editing. The guy literally learned how to edit/mix sound rather than finding someone.
The final four days before the premiere were a blur. Adrien barely slept. He watched four sunsets and four sunrises without leaving his editing chair. Genuine delusion in the most incredible way possible. I’ve got proof below:
Somehow, just in time, the film was finished. And Adrien finally got the sleep he deserved, a full 16 hours on the day of the premiere.
The night of the premiere was a dream. 200–250 people showed up. Cast, crew, friends, my high school friends making the trip from Burlington, and one moment we’ll never forget: Adrien’s father flying in from France as a surprise.
The screening went beautifully. People connected with the film, we talked, laughed, reflected, and yeah, I got a little emotional taking it all in. Afterward, we took over the top floor of Fran’s Diner and let the night run its course.
It was one of those rare nights you don’t forget, and one we’re always trying to replicate again…ideally with the right amount of planning and room for sleep.
We’ll be sharing more updates soon on I’m Not Supposed To Be Here’s festival run, along with news on our upcoming films A Single Serving Friend and Anthony’s Balls.
Here’s to booking non-refundable deposits and locking in when money’s on the line!
Take care this week,
Pat and the Marquet Films Team