Synopsis
Four young office workers have a bet going to see who can last the longest without going outside. In the maze that is the downtown core of a large city, glass skywalks connect apartment buildings, office towers and shopping malls. Its day 28 of the bet and over the lunch hour, as the office prepares for the company founder's retirement party, things start to seriously unravel.
Waydowntown (2002) is a 1h 24min comedy feature film by Gary Burns. Four young office workers have a bet going to see who can last the longest without going outside.
Key facts
Cast
Fab Filippo, Don McKellar, Marya Delver, Gordon Currie, Tammy Isbell, Tobias Godson, Jennifer Clement, James McBurney
Original language
English
First release
January 25, 2002 (United States)
Awards
Toronto International Film Festival Award for Best Canadian Film
Setting
Alberta
Crew
Screenplay
Gary Burns, James Martin, Patrick McLaughlin
Producer
Gary Burns, Shirley Vercruysse
Cinematography
Patrick McLaughlin
Editing
Mark Lemmon
Music
John Abram
Stills
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Festival History
- Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema 2011 generic
- Genie Awards 2000 generic - Direction
- Toronto Film Critics Association Awards 2000 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2000 generic
- Vancouver International Film Festival 2000 generic
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | January 25, 2002 |
Full credits
| Director | Gary Burns |
| Cast | Fab Filippo (Tom Bennett), Don McKellar (Brad), Marya Delver (Sandra West), Gordon Currie (Curt Schwin), Tammy Isbell (Kathy), Tobias Godson (Randy), Jennifer Clement (Vicki Strayhorn), James McBurney (Phil), Derek Flores (Paul), Xantha Radley (June), Dan Willmott (Julian), Judith Buchan (Mrs. Drysdale), Michelle Beaudoin (Anise), Harris Hart (Mr. Mather), Nick Cleary (James), Brian Stollery (David), John Markey (Pizza Guy), Mike Eberly (Superhero), Jack Rich (Secretary), Donna Brunsdale (Magazine Store Clerk), Robert Manitopyes (Falling Man), James Wilson (Colliding Businessman), Bob Steele (Radio DJ (voice)), Lisa Player (Radio DJ (voice)), Joe Sports (Radio DJ (voice)), Sue Deyell (Radio DJ (voice)), Dave Wicks (Radio DJ (voice)), Tara Howie (Smoker (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Gary Burns, James Martin, Patrick McLaughlin |
| Producer | Gary Burns, Shirley Vercruysse |
| Executive producer | Bryan Gliserman, Marguerite Pigott |
| Cinematography | Patrick McLaughlin |
| Editing | Mark Lemmon |
| Music | John Abram |
| Production design | Donna Brunsdale |
| Costumes | Devora Brown, Tara Kozak |
Additional data: TMDB.
