FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
JASON Launches on APTN lumi Across Canada on Valentine’s Day
Vancouver, BC (February 6, 2024) – It was announced today that the highly anticipated web series JASON, will launch on APTN lumi with all six episodes on February 14, 2024. Written and directed by Andrew Genaille (Rehab) and shot in Vancouver, BC, JASON is a romantic comedy with an all-star lineup of Indigenous talent launching just in time for Valentine’s day.
Peter Robinson (Hey Viktor!) stars alongside Tanis Parenteau (Billions) as Jason, a young writer who is going through significant changes in his life. He moved out of his parent’s place on the rez to attend university in the city and with his newfound freedom, he is making choices that challenge the expectations of his family and friends. One of these choices is his romantic involvement with his sister’s best friend, a woman who is twice his age. Jason’s emotional journey is heartwarming as he navigates life, finding love and discovering his true self.
“What I love about the show is that it features a woman over 40 with a little salt and pepper in her hair in a leading role as the love interest. As someone who has been in the industry as an actor for a long time and now as a producer it is something I don’t often see on screen. Creating space for women and also for Indigenous people to be empowered in this industry is important to me. I hope the project resonates with audiences in a new way,” says Parenteau.
JASON stars Peter Robinson who can be seen in the award-winning feature film Hey Viktor!, Tanis Parenteau, recognizable from her roles on screen in Billions and House of Cards; Battlestar Galactica and Taken star Tahmoh Penikett, Stefany Mathias (Prey), Jason Deline (Kryptic debuting at SXSW 2024), Mitchell Saddleback (First Cow), Shae-Lynn Pearson (Alaska Daily) and Jarrod Daniel (Superman & Lois). JASON is produced by Parenteau and Jessica Wadsworth (Being Black in Canada), executive produced,written and directed by Andrew Genaille (Rehab), cinematographer is Alexander Torres (Kiri and the Girl), the project was edited by Jasleen Kaur (Pharma Bro) and award-winning Wayne Lavallee (Bones of Crows) is the composer.
JASON was produced in association with APTN and with the financial participation of the Bell Fund and the Indigenous Screen Office. It was developed with the assistance of NSI Art of Business Management – Indigenous Edition.
About APTN & APTN lumi
APTN lumi launched in 2019 as the first Indigenous-focused streaming service in Canada. Available on a monthly subscription basis, the platform provides audiences with authentic Indigenous stories that spark the cultural revitalization of our communities. APTN lumi offers an extensive and ever-expanding catalogue of original programming, documentaries, kids’ shows and much more – all told from Indigenous perspectives. Select programs are available in English, French and an unprecedented variety of Indigenous languages.
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