TRUE BROMANCE

THE STORY

Having used many social media apps for dating, director Mike Onley explores Bumble BFF – a social media app for connecting people looking for same-sex platonic friendship.  He goes out into the real world to meet and form friendships with complete strangers off the ap.  True Bromance is a fun, awkward, tongue-and-cheek look at online social networking, male friendship, and the unlikely bonds formed through the use of the internet.

DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT

"True Bromance was a lot of fun, and a little bit uncomfortable to make. I spent many years writing comedy sketches, and I wanted to ensure that this film had some comedic relief and fun moments. I thought that the concept itself would inherently lend itself to some fun moments, which it did with Gary. I was not expecting the more touching moments that occurred when I met Spencer and learned about his past. It was interesting to see the wide spread of people using the friendship ap, and we were careful to make sure that was represented in the film."

Mike is a writer/director also trained in camera and lighting. He often employs his understanding of cinematography to create a unique and cinematic aesthetic. His background in comedy writing is evident in the subtle charm and levity present even in his more sensitive and dramatic projects.

CAST

GARY LEUNG

The first BFF candidate Mike met.  Gary is outgoing and loves adventure! He joined the ap to make new friends and try new things. 

SPENCER MOORE

After a rough period in his life, and battle with addiction, Spencer joined bumble BFF to make new friends and stay clean.  

CREW

JEREMY GRIFFITHS- PRODUCER

"It's simply really, just kidding! It's more like going to war, as they say, and you need to be properly financed and prepared, with a dedicated team of reliable people to make it happen. I love watching the idea come to life!" 

ANDREW NEWTON - CO-PRODUCER

Andrew is a screenwriter and producer for both fiction and documentary films. He has a diverse educational background in law, sociology, and cultural studies, and aims to continue exploring his creative side with dramatic writing.

NADINE OTTEMBRAJT- DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Nadine Ottembrajt is a freelance videographer and photographer with two post secondary programs under her belt, and she is currently working on her Post Graduate program in Advanced Television and Film specializing in Camera, Lighting and Documentary. Her goal is to connect people all over the world on an emotional level and to shift your perspective, allowing you to think, wonder, and see things from a different point of view.

ARK ZHOU FANG - CAMERA OP/ASSISTANT

Ark Fang is an experienced sound mixer, cinematographer, and photographer who has held virtually every position in China Central television (CCTV) from writing, operating the camera, reporting, editing and managing projects. After just returning from China after 4 years, he plans to relocate permanently in Canada.  

CHUCK ZENG- SOUND RECORDIST

A graduate of Shenyang Normal University (China) in Digital Technology of Television and Film. In taking Sheridan College’s Advanced Television and Film program, Chuck honed his skills in camera and sound production. After graduating, Chuck looks forward to freelancing and participating in the film industry.

HEAZY WANG- SOUND RECORDIST

Heazy studied camera and audio at Sheridan after moving here from China.  He plans to put his skills to work in the Canadian market.  

COLE SEFTON- COMPOSER

Cole Sefton is a recent Fanshawe College Music Industry Arts graduate wherein he specialized in music production and audio engineering. He is a songwriter, composer, and performer within his musical projects Glass Face and Gaetan, as well as composing for film, advertisements and art projects.

PRODUCTION STILLS

BEHIND THE SCENES BONUS CONTENT: 

Watch the original 3-minute pitch Mike used to get the project green-lit!  Some of the footage from the pitch was actually used in the film- but there's plenty more fun content that never made the final cut!     

CONTACT

For inquiries and comments please contact Mike Onley mikeonley@gmail.com