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The Weirdo Hero Directed by Ryan Curtis[1] Written by Theo Francon Produced by Derek Hird[2] [3] Starring Theo Francon [4] [5]
Release date
31 August 2015 (2015-08-31 )
Running time
40 minutes[5] [1] Country Canada Language English
The Weirdo Hero is a 2015 Canadian independent theatrically released short film about a professional wrestler dealing with depression.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] Theo Francon in the lead role as "Fabulous" Frankie Myers, a play on his real life ring name "Ravenous" Randy Myers.[11] [12]
After winning the main championship of his promotion professional wrestler "Fabulous" Frankie Myers struggles with depression as his real life responsibilities come crashing down around him. Fighting with undiagnosed depression and treading water financially his efforts are made harder by a cartoon version of his subconscious terrorizing him with doubts of his capabilities until he finds himself on the edge of a breakdown.[1] [13] [14]
Theo Francon as "Fabulous" Frankie Myers[15] [1] [16]
Hayley Gray as Gina[15] [4]
Brady Roberts as Gary[15]
Jason Cecchini as Riley Zucchini[15]
Ty Olsson as Harold the Hare (voice)[15]
Briana Buckmaster as Security Guard Jules[15]
Phyllis Ramie Groves as Nurse Tammy[15]
Allixandra East as Sandra[15]
Sandy Hammond as Amy[15]
Production [ edit ]
The film was directed by Ryan Curtis who formerly worked on the television series Supernatural ECCW .[17] [18] [19] [20]
Release and reception [ edit ]
The film had its red carpet premiere on August 31 at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver .[14] [21] Leo Award in the category Best Costume Design in a Short Drama.[22] Golden Lion Award in 2015 at the London Film Awards for Best First-Time Director.[23] [24] [25] Whatashort Independent International Film Festival .[26]
References [ edit ]
^ Landreville, Troy (12 March 2015). "Pitt Meadows grappler producing The Weirdo Hero" . Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ a b Dueck, Trevor (11 March 2015). "Knights of Dunsmuir: Ravenous Randy Is Your Weirdo Hero" . vancitybuzz.com . VanCity Buzz . Archived from the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ a b "The Weirdo Hero" . Cinema Quebec . Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ "A Wrestler Faces His Toughest Opponent in 'The Weirdo Hero' . Art With Impact . Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ Gillard, Stacey (6 March 2015). "The Weirdo Hero: A Film About Depression and Wrestling" . @STAKE the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ Kurucz, John (12 March 2015). "Film shines a light on depression" . Tri-City News the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ Byer, Matthew (3 April 2016). " . SLAM! Wrestling . Canoe.com . Archived from the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ Heitger-Ewing, Christy (11 March 2015). "The Weirdo Hero: Filmmaker Creates a Movie to Show What Depression Feels Like and to Inspire Those Who Suffer to Seek Help" . The Huffington Post the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ http://www.kisw.com/blogs/steve-migs/who-weirdo-hero https://www.webcitation.org/6wHYbkDiV?url=http://www.kisw.com/blogs/steve-migs/who-weirdo-hero
^ "SPN Survivors" . Archived from the original on 28 January 2018.
^ "The Weirdo Hero" . Cinema Montreal . Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ a b "The Weirdo Hero" . Rio Theatre the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ a b c d e f g h i "What are the characters in The Weirdo Hero movie" . actorole.com . Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ Jonca, Lukasz (13 March 2015). "Wrestlers use film 'The Weirdo Hero' to inform about depression. PoCo's ECCW, wrestlers Theo Francon and Derek Hird involved in short film project to highlight challenges of depression" . Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News . Retrieved 19 August 2017 .
^ "Wrestlers use film 'The Weirdo Hero' to inform about depression" . ECCW . 5 September 2015. Archived from the original on 5 September 2015.
^ Gillard, Stacey (13 August 2015). "Weirdo Hero – My Introduction To Movie-Making" . @STAKE . Retrieved 19 August 2017 .
^ Jonca, Lukasz (16 March 2015). "Filming of The Weirdo Hero with Theo Francon a.k.a. Ravenous Randy Myers successful" . Tri-City News the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ " . dailyjobber.com . 9 May 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2017 .
^ "Short Film" . Los Angeles Cinefest the original on 5 October 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2017 .
^ "2016 Leo Awards Nominees by Program" . Leo Awards . Retrieved 29 June 2017 .
^ "2015 London Film Award Winners" . London Film Awards . Retrieved 29 June 2017 .
^ http://www.brewstarstheseries.com/amenities/ https://www.webcitation.org/6wHYrCWVG?url=http://www.brewstarstheseries.com/amenities/
^ "The Weirdo Hero Webseries" . YouTube . Retrieved 30 July 2017 .
^ "2017 official selection" . Whatashort.com . Archived from the original on 25 December 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2017 .
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