THE TEAM
DECO DAWSON - WRITER, DIRECTOR
Deco Dawson is a multimedia artist and filmmaker like no other; his 20 unique short films have garnered international awards at festivals worldwide, including two Best Short Film Awards at the Toronto International Film Festival for his films.… More
KYLE IRVING – PRODUCER
A co-owner, partner, and head of production for Eagle Vision, Kyle has produced more than 280 hours of film and television content over the last 21 years. Recent feature film credits as an executive producer include… More
REBECCA GIBSON – PRODUCER
As a writer, director, producer, series creator, story editor and actor, Rebecca’s work in documentary, drama, and comedy has played in festivals, in theatres, and on TV screens around the world. Following graduation from the New York Film Academy… More
HANNAH JOHNSON -
PRODUCER
A producer in Winnipeg, Canada, Hannah Johnson has produced over 70 hours of film, television and web content over 6 years. She has a proven track record of developing and producing content that makes an impact, grounded by.… More
LISA MEECHES – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Lisa Meeches is one of the most dynamic and respected producers in the film industry and is Anishinaabe from Long Plain First Nation. After studying broadcasting in… More
ANDREW FORBES – DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
For over twenty years, Andrew has been exploring the relationship between images and storytelling as a cinematographer, artist, interactive designer, and more recently, an educator. Andrew's dramatic and documentary production experiences have taken him… More
JON VAN WINKLE – PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Jon Van Winkle is an Art Director and Graphic Artist living in Winnipeg. Jon has enjoyed opportunities to work on a diverse repertoire of local and international projects. His graphic work can be seen in more than 40 films and television shows, including… More
JUSTIN DELORME – COMPOSER
Justin Delorme is a Métis composer for media based in Winnipeg. He was the composer for Taken, for which he was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. He has composed, produced and performed music professionally since 2013 for film, digital media and live performance… More
LIL GOOSEN – COSTUME DESIGNER
Lillian Goossen contributed to Diaspora in the costume department. This role started with a lot of conversation about the aesthetic of the film and the perspective of the characters with the goal of dressing them in a way that felt… More
ECHO ANDERSSON – COSTUME DESIGNER
Echo Andersson got her start in film as an actress. She attended the University of Winnipeg in the film and performance program. She then travelled around Canada to pursue acting. She settled in New York City to attend… More
MAXINE BRUCE – CASTING DIRECTOR
Maxine Bruce is dedicated to social justice, is an advocate for mental health, and is accomplished in the arts. Her casting career evolved as an extension of her work as an actor, and as a casting assistant. Her goal in any audition environment is to… More
DIASPORA
A Film By Deco Dawson
Produced By Kyle Irving and Rebecca Gibson
Producer Hannah Johnson
Executive Producer Lisa Meeches
Line Producer Cary Davies
1st Assistant Director Daniel Lavoie
2nd Assistant Director Clark Lindell
Director of Photography Andrew Forbes
Production Design Jon Van Winkle
Costume Design Echo Andersson and Lillian Goossen
Composer Justin Delorme
Casting Director and Extras Casting Maxine Bruce
Edited By Deco Dawson
Eva
Cabbie
Angry Apartment Neighbour 1
Angry Apartment Neighbour 2
Landlord Haskel
Heideda Store Clerk
Polish Deli Clerk
Thrift Store Clerk
Embroidery Shop Proprietor
Man on Couch
Garment Factory Supervisor
Garment Factory Cutter Ming
Chona
Kroat Klub House Band
Kroat Klub Bartender
Vilmos
Kid with Smokes 1
Kid with Smokes 2
Kid with Smokes 3
Monty
Ma
Monty and Ma's Granddaughter
WP Vacuum Store Clerk
Ideal Electric Store Clerk
Video Store Clerk
Turkish Restaurateur
Pizza and Laundromat Clerk
Garment Factory Mechanic
Restroom Occupant
Mariachi’s Ghost
Bar Suitor 1
Bar Suitor 2
Male Stripper 1
Male Stripper 2
Church Priest
Concerned Church Member
Olga
Director Observer
Script Supervisor
Production Coordinator
Spiritual Advisors
Ceremony Elder
Ceremony Assistant
2nd Assistant Director
2nd Assistant Director
3rd Assistant Director
Location Manager
Assistant Location Manager
Location Production Assistant
Location Production Assistant
Set Production Assistant
Production Accountant
1st Assistant Accountant
1st Assistant Accountant Payroll
B Camera Operator
1st Assistant Camera
NSI Camera Interns
DIT
Media Manager
Stills Photographer
Graphic Designer
Art Department Assistant
NSI Art Department Intern
Property Master
First Assistant Property Master
Key Set Decorator
Set Dresser
Set Dresser
Gaffer
Electric / Lighting Best Person
Lighting Crew
On Set Sound Mixer
Boom Operator
Multi-Track Live Band Recording
Costume Set Supervisor
Key Hair / Makeup Stylist
1st Assistant Makeup
Transport Captain
Crew Transport
Crew Transport
Crew Transport
Key FACS
FACS 1st Assistant
Bear Clan Patrol Security
Online Editor and Colourist
Assistant Editor
Sound Mix Supervisor
Sound Design
Sound Effects Editor
Sound Mixing Assistant
ADR Recording Engineer
Dialogue Editor
Sfera 3D Stereo Engineer
ADR Performer as Chona
ADR as Ideal Electric Store Clerk
Music Supervisor
Music Coordinator
Music Supervision Services
Post Production Visual Effects
Post Production Coordinator
Producer Assistants
Yuliia Guzhva
Jerome Ludovic
Ayako Yagi Georgison
Ranjeev Kalia
Alexander Slosidker
Gurtej Singh
Christina Podhorodecki
Henna Renja Hannele Anderson
Ayari Madrid
Smokey Bear
Mary Brigette Smutny
Ming La
Eva Sarte
Mathew Grivicic
Dario Knezic
David Knezic
Richard de Moissac
Milos Mitrovic
Anders Erickson
Rick De Moissac
Mike Flanjak
Mateo Gubec
Brooklyn Letexier-Hart
Brandi Hope Thompson
Wilfred Kent-Demeria
James Favel
Pamela Spence
Stevie Meeches
Allan Wise
Symon Ptashnick
Annaurad Annamurdov
Ali Bozkaya
Diane Kuhana Mukanzo
Kamanda
George Yung
Minh La
Jorge Requena
Gabriel Fields
Bruce Bervin
Harpal Singh Dhiman
Muhammad Hamza Khan
Jason James Walker
Adam Michael Hockett
Kenneth Salazar
Sheryll Ann Manela
Margaret Saray
Ginger Dilk
Sarah Luby
Cynthia Murdock
Mary Wilson and Colin
Mousseau
Sean Goodluck
Joey Antsanen
Cory Bell
Robbin MacDonald
Alexander McLellan
Jonathan Lane
Noah Greenfield
Gabriel Zabalegui Saitman
Jan MacDonald
Patrick Gratton
Paul Courchaine
Cheryl Klassen
Adriana O’Neil
Tyler Funk
Robert Cortes
Kane Kirton and Avery Kewistep
Faith Gore
Linda Nelson
Symon Ptashnick
Jon Van Winkle
Olivia Norquay
Celeste Sutherland
Brooke Storry
Cynthia Burke
Jen Moyes
Sean Perrun
Jakub Marshall
Ben Stouffer
Astor Fenoglio
Emmanuel Macalino-Corrtes
Mariano Pepito
David Sweatman
Avent Pro
Brittany Barkhouse
Nina McArthur
Candace Umbach
Stevan Radivojevic
Ron Jennings
John Harrison
Josh Halbert
Jonah Shortall
Kathleen Gallagher
James Favel
Elvis McKay
Jonathan Meikle
William Gault
Steven Genaille
Justin Coelbo
Sebastien Kroupa
Deco Dawson
Faith Gore
Daniel Pellerin
Daniel Pellerin
Daniel Samaan
Deco Dawson
Daniel Samaan
Jeremy Fong
Howard Risen
Danny Chodirker
Daniel Samaan
Aimee Chin
Sal Infantiano
Scotty Taylor, GMSC
Cody Partridge, GMSC
Supergroup Sonic Branding Co.
Deco Dawson
Jon Van Winkle
Renata Wasylkewycz
Finn Tait
Derek James Trapp
Song Credits
“COLD HEARTED”
Composer Elliot Wolff
Publisher Elliot Wolff Music (ASCAP)
“ACHY BREAKY HEART”
Words and Music by DONALD L. VON TRESS
(c) UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING CANADA ON BEHALF OF UNIVERSAL -
MILLHOUSE MUSIC (SOCAN)
Cascabel ***
Bana Birseyor Anlat ***
Кубанский Казачий Хор "Ой ти, Галю
"Cossacks rode home from the Don" .
Veryovka Ukrainian Folk Choir Український народний хор ім. г. Верьовки
Rokiczanka – LIPKA
Вечір надворі (In the Evening)
Performed by Hoosli (Winnipeg Men's choir)
Interim Financing provided by National Bank of Canada
Camera, Production Equipment and Post-Production Services by Talon Production Services
Additional Production Equipment supplied by William F. White International
Insurance Services provided by Hub International
Eagle Vision
Lisa Meeches
Founding Partner
Kyle Irving
Partner
Rebecca Gibson
Partner
Hannah Johnson
Head of Business Affairs
Robert Rutledge
Accountant
Paul Popeski
Legal
Special Thank You
Ali Bozkaya & Alibaba’s
Al Chopra, Mount Royal Hotel
Alan Werier, J. Werier
Amar Aziz, 99 Cent Pizza and Laundromat
Anastasia Yereniuk and the Rozmai School of Dance Costume Department
Annika Irving
Antoine Coudieve, Boutique Du Livre
Barbara Tumambing, R&B Embroidery
Bear Clan Patrol
Billy, Maria & Laz, Ukrainian Voice
Brunella Grubber
Carlos Teran Pineda
David Moxley, Moxley’s Rentals
Donut House
Garth Grieder, Wheelies
Gavin Rich and David Rich of Richlu Manufacturing
Fiori / Bereket Negasssi, Wawel Meat Shop
Jason Schinkarik, Atlas Pawn
Harpreet Mangat, Hadeda Convenience Store, Mount Royal Hotel, and King’s Hotel
Heather Finlay
Henry Wasserman, Bird Shop & Aquarium
Holy Cross School
Holy Ghost Fraternal Aid Society
James Favel
Juney’s Diner
Ken Taylor, Video 1001
Kristina Podhorodecki, Tasty Meat
Mandeep Singh, Video Cellar
May Yung
McLaren Hotel
Midland Foods, Kingston Mall
Metro and Miro Kinaschuk
Micheal Bruneau
Micheal Gruber, Ideal Electric
Normand Lussier
Norman Glass, Chochy’s Pawn
Nupur Bhasvar
Parkland Funderal Holdings Ltd.
Prosperitas Ventures, Eva’s Apartment Exterior 565B
Rulsan and Nadia Zeleniuk, Svitoch Ukrainian Import and Export
Saints Vladimir and Olga Cathedral Winnipeg
Selkirk Avenue Biz
Shelley and Kalyna, Ukrainian Book and Gift Shop
Steve Conan, WP Vacuum
Steven Sarens, Glastar Sunrooms
St. Vladimir & Olga Cathedral
Tanis Desrochers, Eddy’s Place
Taras Monestarski
Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and Father Gene
West End MCC Community Assistance Centre
Winnipeg Hotel
Winnipeg Police Service
Thank you to the friends and family of all those who were supported while working on this film.
A special thank you to Film Training Manitoba and the National Screen Institute for their support.
Developed and produced with the participation of Telefilm Canada
Produced with financial investment from Manitoba Film & Music
Shot entirely on location in Winnipeg in the Province of Manitoba, Canada
Special Thanks to:
Outgoing Chief Executive Officer & Film Commissioner
Carole Vivier
Chief Executive Officer & Film Commissioner
Rachel Margolis
Manager of Film Programs
Louise O’Brien Moran
Senior Analyst Film/Television/Tax Credits
Brian Clasper
With the participation of the Government of Manitoba –
Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit
And Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
Thanks to Rob Kennedy, Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
Thank you to the citizens of Winnipeg,
Kenny Boyce, Manager of Film and Special Events
and Monique Perro, Film Liaison for the City of Winnipeg
Filmed on location in the Province of Manitoba, Canada with crew from I.A.T.S.E. Local 856
The persons and events portrayed in this film are fictitious.
Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or
to any actual events is unintentional.
This motion picture is protected under the laws of
Canada, the United States and other countries.
Unauthorized duplication, distribution or exhibition
may result in civil liability or criminal prosecution.
© 2021 Eagle Vision Inc.