N5 executives attended the American Film Market in Las Vegas, Nevada from Nov 5 to 11, 2024 at the Palms Casino and Resort. The move to Las Vegas and the unusual venue combined with the US election results coinciding with the first few days of the market, provided for an interesting and atypical AFM experience. […]
For immediate release. Playback has just published an article on the second season of N5 Pictures award-winning series ‘The Runner‘ going to camera in Toronto and Hamilton starting September 6th 2024. The full article can be accessed on Placyback’s website here: https://playbackonline.ca/2024/08/27/web-series-the-runner-heads-to-hamilton-toronto-for-season-two/
Playback reports that the Canada Media Fund (CMF) has selected 55 prodcos for an investment of more than $4.5 million through the latest edition of its Slate Development Pilot Program. The sum for the 2023-2024 fiscal year includes additional funds allocated to the program from the $40 million the CMF received from the Government of Canada in […]
For immediate release. Ontario Creates through its IDM Fund has awarded N5 Pictures with funding support for the second season of the short-form digital series ‘The Runner‘. The Runner Season 2 is scheduled to begin production in the fall of 2024.
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has awarded the second season of the critically acclaimed series ‘The Runner’ with production financing. The crime thriller from N5 Pictures Inc. will be shot in Ontario and is set to begin principal photography in the Fall of 2024.
Season 2 of the award-winning series ‘The Runner’ has just secured additional development financing through Ontario Creates. The critically acclaimed hit series is expected to return in 2024 with an all-new trailer highlighting the direction for the second season. Stay tuned by visiting the official website therunner.ca and social media channels for the latest news […]
‘Auto Aficionado’ the short-form docuseries produced by N5 Pictures with the support of Ontario Creates and the Bell Fund, received an Official Selection today to screen at Bilbao Seriesland in Nov 2023. This is the 3rd Official Selection for the motoring themed series, as it kicks off a busy festival circuit. You can learn more […]
Canadian OTT platform IndieStream has picked up the Canadian rights for season 1 and season 2 of ‘The Runner’. Both the first season and upcoming second season of the award-winning short-form series will be launched on the platform. to Canadian audiences. IndieStream is available on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google Play, Android TV and the […]
The 2023 Cannes Film Festival and Marché du Film was a welcome return to the glitz and glamour the live event is known for, especially since it’s three year absence in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Beside the stars in attendance like Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Natalie Portman, Harrison Ford, Sean Penn, Cate Blanchett, […]
Producers from N5 Pictures will be attending the 2023 Cannes Film Festival to meet with international financiers and buyers to shop the prodco’s latest completed films and projects that are now in development. You can find the company at the Canadian Pavilion from May 16 – 25. Appointments can be made via the company’s Cinando […]
February 22, 2023 The 2023 Canadian Screen Awards nominations have been announced. N5 Pictures has been nominated along with Paul Nigro for ‘Best Stunt Coordination’ on the motoring themed docu-series produced with the support of Ontario Creates and the Bell Fund. Winners will be announced at the award ceremony on April 13, 2022. https://www.academy.ca/2023/paul-nigro/ […]
The official website for the film Harmony is now live at www.harmonymovie.ca The website is limited currently to only introductory information about the upcoming film, however, visitors can subscribe to the email list to keep up to date with all the latest news about the production.
REV (2020) Starring: Francesco Filice, Vivica A. Fox, Hanah Gordon, Sean Rey Written & Directed by Ant Horasanli A young car thief becomes an informant and helps police bring down a team of criminals involved in the smuggling of hundreds of exotic supercars. Produced by N5 Pictures
Click on the image to see a newly designed concept poster for the upcoming feature film ‘Harmony’. A mysterious hooded figure (Harmony) poses in front of a stolen Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. In the distance, the unforgiving metropolis looms as day turns into night.
Here you will find a series of location stills. These photos represent both confirmed and possible locations to be used during the production of the feature film ‘Harmony’. LOCATION: Zed80 Arcade bar – SET: ARCADE This is one of the few Arcade’s around in Toronto, located on the Danforth. This location is confirmed for […]
This is a snapshot of the temporary Shooting Schedule for the feature film Harmony. It has been created in Movie Magic Scheduling and is based on the breakdown of the final draft script. This snapshot of the schedule provides an overview on what the production and principal photography will look like.
Here you will find both confirmed and proposed musical compositions for the feature film ‘Harmony’. Music plays an essential role in this film, laying the entire foundation for the tone and atmosphere. The film’s soundtrack also helps to reinforce the contrasting duality between our leads Harmony and Leyla. Through music we are constantly reminded of […]
The latest episode of ‘Auto Aficionado’ features an exceptionally rare and eye-wateringly expensive hypercar owned by Angelo Paletta of Ontario, Canada. This $2 Million machine is a numbered car, and is only 1 of 1 in Canada and 1 of 149 worldwide. Wind rushes through your hair as you and the elements become one. The […]
The latest episode of ‘Auto Aficionado’ features the successor to the classic and elusive 300SL Gullwing The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is in the history books as the first Mercedes-Benz automobile developed in-house by AMG. It is a front-end, 2-seater luxury, limited edition supercar built between 2010 and 2014. The latest episode of ‘Auto Aficionado’ features […]
Three Takeaways from AFM 2022 Competition, Globalization & Challenges The first in-person American Film Market (AFM) in three years took place in Santa Monica, California, just wrapped. Approximately 3,700 Media and Entertainment (M&E) executives from 3,000 companies attended either in person or online, attempting to pitch, sell or buy 623+ films and television series produced in dozens […]
The latest episode of ‘Auto Aficionado’ features a beloved name in British automotive engineering, the Morgan Motor Company. However, the episode doesn’t simply focus on just on any old Morgan, but instead it delights viewers with two Aero 8 Series 1 models, the only two Aero 8 Series 1 models in Canada in fact. These […]
The latest episode of ‘Auto Aficionado’ features a Lamborghini Gallardo, but not just your average Gallardo. This one is something else. Between the more aggressive wing and front splitter, also disregarding the ride height, you would have thought this was a race car. You are right and wrong at the same time. Yes, this Gallardo was […]
The latest episode of ‘Auto Aficionado’ features a JDM legend, the Nissan Skyline GT-R. This one happens to be a clean RHD 1995 R33 version which belongs to owner Shaf Musa of Vancouver, Canada. Nostalgia plays a big part in car culture, so that means the occasional dose of 90s goodness. From Maxima’s to Pathfinders […]
The latest episode of ‘Auto Aficionado’ features a one of the most iconic and memorable movie cars of all-time, the DeLorean DMC-12. This 1983 model belongs to Michael Borthwick, a member of the Official DeLorean Owners of Canada (ODOC). When most people lay their eyes on the DMC DeLorean they cannot fully separate their personal […]
The latest episode of ‘Auto Aficionado’ features a slice of classic Americana with the most popular selling car of all time (still to this very day) …the first generation Ford Mustang. This 1967 frost turquoise convertible model belongs to owner Ted Grisley from Ontario, Canada. Combining his love of movies and classic cars, Ted has […]
The premiere episode of ‘Auto Aficionado’ features a classic bit of JDM goodness, a RHD straight from Japan Nissan 180SX. This is the sister model to the 240SX that we got over here in Canada, and this particular car is owned by professional drift racer Paul Nigro from Grassroots Performance. Demand for rear-wheel drive ‘drift’ […]
Nominations for the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards were announced and N5 Picture’s digital series The Runner produced with the support of the Bell Fund earned a nomination for series creator and director Ant Horasanli in the category of ‘Best Director, Web Program or Series.’ A link to the nomination can be found here: https://www.academy.ca/2021/ant-horasanli/ You […]
N5 Pictures secures portfolio development financing from Telefilm Canada for it’s 2021 slate of feature film projects. Two feature films including a drama and a contained sci-fi thriller, are expected to enter production in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
The latest film project from N5, the action / adventure ‘OUTRUN’ just received development funding from Ontario Creates. A second draft is currently being penned by screenwriters with the film expected to go to camera in late 2021.
As with most other film and TV markets this year, the 2020 American Film Market taking place Nov 9 – 13 will be an online event. Execs from N5 Pictures will be participating online and are scheduled to meet with buyers for the new slate of projects that are currently in development and those that […]
N5’s latest digital series ‘Auto Aficionado’ secures complete production financing and gains the support of Ontario Creates. The series will showcase some of the most interesting Canadians and their cars in a premium digital series set to premiere on PetrolTV.
Running October 5 thru November 17 2020, this is the first virtual market N5 Pictures will be attending. Despite the challenges and lack of personal connection, N5 is set to meet with a multitude of key executives and pitch an exciting slate of projects going to camera in 2021.
N5 Picture’s latest docu-series ‘Auto Aficionado’ is awarded production financing from the Bell Fund. The company is set to begin production on the premium digital series in October 2020.
N5 Pictures returns to the European Film Market FEB 20-28, 2020 REV sells to several territories and The Runner locks in additional VOD sales.
REV Synopsis: By N5 Pictures Mikey, a young computer technician by day and car thief by night, has his life turned upside down when he steals a 1965 Shelby Cobra belonging to a police officer. Facing an outrageous prison sentence due to a long history of grand theft auto, Mikey agrees to become an undercover […]
The Runner won BEST ORIGINAL SCORE at die Seriale 2020 and was also nominated for ‘Best Series’. The festival took place from June 3-8, 2020 in Giessen, Germany. To learn more and see all official selections, click here.
MIPCOM 2019 is a wrap. Scripted series boom still in full swing but not so much for new entrants. Kids and Young Adult series are a big area of demand.
N5 Pictures attended the Marche Du Film at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. The company was presenting it’s latest completed feature films and digital series like The Runner.
Los Angeles, California (March 31, 2019) The latest digital series from N5 Pictures, P2-GTA won ‘Best Action/Adventure’ at the 2019 HollyWeb Festival at a blue carpet ceremony in Los Angeles. This is the second award for producers Ant Horasanli and Reza Sholeh, having won the same category in 2017.
Toronto, Canada (February 7, 2019) Dennis Nimoh Jr. picks up a Canadian Screen Award Nomination for “Best Supporting Performance” in the N5 Pictures digital series P2 – GTA. https://www.academy.ca/2019/dennis-nimoh-jr/
Gear released in select theatres across Toronto and Ottawa. Check Tribute.ca for local times and tickets.
Toronto July 9, 2018 For immediate release. Canadian Delegation of Web Series Creators heads to New York’s Stareable Fest Producers and creators of 18 scripted short-form web series produced in Canada have been invited to participate in the official program of Stareable Fest and in a Best of Canada Showcase screening session, in New York, […]
Bell Fund distributes $4.1M across 23 digital projects Gearshift Films’ Gay Mean Girls, N5 Pictures’ The Runner and Attraction Images’ Fourchette were among the recipients in the inaugural round of the Short-Form Digital Series (Fiction) Program. By Jordan Pinto June 29, 2018 Read more: http://playbackonline.ca/2018/06/29/bell-fund-distributes-4-1m-across-23-digital-projects/#ixzz5KmYSJvXD
N5 Pictures signed a deal with Canadian distribution upstart Mocean Releasing Inc. The deal is for a new original digital series entitled The Runner. The project is expected to go to camera late 2018 early 2019.
Director and producer Ant Horasanli, from Toronto-based production company N5 Pictures, will be attending EFM 2018 in Berlin, Germany (Feb 15-23, 2018). The European Film Market (EFM) is the business epicentre of one of the most important international film festivals in the world, the Berlinale. Every February the EFM opens the grand doors to the Martin-Gropius-Bau […]
Canadian distributor has signed an agreement to distribute the film Gear (2017) starring Tyler Blake Smith, Nicola Posener, and Gregory Hlady.
Director and producer Ant Horasanli, from Toronto-based production company N5 Pictures, will be heading over to MIPCOM 2017 – The World’s Entertainment Content Market. MIPCOM 2017 takes place from October 16-19 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. Its goal is to unite players with the best partners, create the best content, nurture the best […]
Petrol the Series was nominated for 5 categories at this year’s IAWTV Awards in Los Angeles! Nominations include: Best Directing for Ant Horasanli, Best Dramatic Series, Best Editing, Best Sound and Best Ensemble Drama. The prestigious International Academy of Web Television will host its 5th IAWTV Awards at a gala celebration honoring the best in streaming […]
Director Ant Horasanli was invited as a special guest and industry expert to speak at BAM 2017 about the strategies of building an audience for a web series. As a member of the Canadian delegation, he also met with other Colombian filmmakers, attended conferences and panels, and screened some of the latest in Colombian films, […]
Petrol the Series is an Official Selection of the Marseille Web Fest! One of 21 webseries from around the world that will be a part of the festival in Marseille, France from Oct 19-21, 2017. Since its creation in 2011, the Marseille Web Fest has remained faithful to its founding purpose: to reveal and highlight digital series to […]
Petrol the Series is an official selection at the Buffalo Niagara International Film Festival this year! The Festival will take place from September 20 – 30, 2017. For more information on the festival: www.thebnff.com
Petrol the Series Producer / Director Ant Horasanli, was invited to attend the World Media Festival in Banff Alberta from June 11-14, 2017, thanks in part through the support of the Independent Production Fund. The 4 day event was jam-packed with conferences, Master Classes and notable speakers. Check out more information on the festival: Banff World Media […]
Gear (2017) will have it’s market screening at the Marché du Film during the Cannes Film Festival as part of ‘Perspective Canada’ a Telefilm Showcase.
