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The Story ...

This story of young love, money and tragedy takes place in 1938 on Manitoulin Island, Ontario.

Twenty one year old Daniel George Dodge was one of the heirs to the Dodge Motor Company fortune. He was reported to be worth about 9.5 million dollars. Daniel's family had a summer lodge near Kagawong, ON that he would visit often.

While vacationing on Manitoulin in 1936 Daniel then nineteen met and fell in love with a seventeen year old local girl named Laurine MacDonald. Laurine was a telephone operator in the neighbouring town of Gore Bay who in stark contrast to Daniel's millions made about $15.00/week. Daniel was looking for a place to stay while some work was being done on the summer lodge.

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Film Information

The film is being produced in three phases:

Phase I - The Script and Funding.

The script is currently being written by Marcus Mohr and Assistant writer Cody McDermid. The script is being funded by CTV under its script development fund program. Funding for the film is being sought through the Ontario Arts Council and other partnerships are being formed. The plan is to write the script in the spring of 2009 and secure funding..

 

    Phase II - Production

    Production is currently scheduled for the summer of 2010 (sometime between June - August). This is dependent upon funding sources and availability of resources. The official shoot will be 5 days.

    Phase III - Post Production

    Post production will be performed in the fall and winter of 2010 -2011. This includes adding voice over narration, soundtrack and special effects. The final product will be available in the spring of 2011.