Incendo Signs Up Louis Bélanger to Direct New Film

MONTREAL: Principal photography has begun on Incendo’s second film of 2010, Dead Lines, which will be directed by Louis Bélanger.

Dead Lines stars Jeri Ryan (Shark, Boston Public, The O.C.). The film will air in Canada in 2011 on The Movie Network, Movie Central and Super Écran. Josée Mauffette, Jean Bureau and Serge Denis will produce the film for Incendo. Executive producers are Stephen Greenberg and Jean Bureau.

Bélanger, one of Quebec’s most renowned directors and screenwriters, was named best director at the 1999 Jutra Awards for his film Post Mortem and his film Gaz Bar Blues won the 2003 Grand Jury Prize at the Montreal World Film Festival.

“Quebec filmmakers are highly skilled and talented and bring a tremendous amount of originality to our productions,” said Jean Bureau, Incendo co-founder. “Each individual brings their own personal touch to the Incendo thriller brand. Most of them had the opportunity to have worked in both television and film which makes their versatility a huge asset to the success of our movies.”

“We often emphasize the economic impact our productions have on the Canadian film industry,” added co-founder Stephen Greenberg. “More importantly our movies are seen around the world allowing us to showcase the talented creative production team that exists in Quebec.”