The Founder Effect

For one grandfather, when all is lost, there's nothing left to lose. ✨ Starring @rickedwards_333 & @GregSestero. Director: @JT_MacGregor. A @roguescots film.

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Watch the Official Trailer for THE FOUNDER EFFECT… featuring a reunited @rickedwards_333 & @gregsestero.

Screenwriter Kevin Bernhardt says the film is “HAUNTING. It will stay with you,” and @LuscaFilmFest says it’s “A blend of drama & sci-fi that will leave you SPEECHLESS.”

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THE FOUNDER EFFECT will return to India later this year as a nominee in its category at the Ahmedabad International Film Festival (@aiffilmfestival) in Ahmedabad, taking place from September 30 to October 2.

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Can still tell when there’s a camera on me .

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Happy Holidays from everyone at THE FOUNDER EFFECT! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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#ThrowbackThursday 10 years ago tonight, we interviewed @gregsestero at @RioTheatre in YVR. Fast forward through 3 feature film collabs: ‘Best F(r)iends Volumes 1 & 2’, and ‘The Founder Effect’. A decade of creative adventure, and it all started with a simple “Oh, hi Mark!”. 🥄

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THE FOUNDER EFFECT is an Official Selection at the Utsav International Film Fedtival (@FilmUtsav) in #Mumbai, #India (December 11 - 14). UIFF celebrates independent filmmakers, providing a platform for voices from around the world and from all walks of life.

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“Get to the choppa!” A little weekend rewind to filming THE FOUNDER EFFECT (@TFE_Movie) at @PittRiverLodge. Great day with the #helo, care of Contour Helicopters. 🚁

📸 by Two Six Films

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Some great fall memories at @PittRiverLodge . Completely remote

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“Get to the chopper “ as Arnold would say .

Photo by Two Six Films

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From missing persons expert Declan Bakker (@gregsestero), comes a new collection of essays about Rocky Mountain disappearances. You may just skip your next camping trip…

See what’s in the woods… in The Founder Effect. Now screening at select festivals. Stay tuned for more.

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Nice rewind to a great few days in Tryon, NC, sharing The Founder Effect with the incredible community there. So much fun!

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The people of Tryon NC are a lot of fun . @TryonFilmFest is worth the visit. Great event

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Jack Rooney (@rickedwards_333) will stop at nothing to save his grandson.

Find Kristian… in The Founder Effect. Now screening at select festivals. Stay tuned for more.

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It’s got heart! That’s all you can ask of a film, really. And our team certainly poured a lot into this one.

The Founder Effect is now screening at select film festivals around the world. Stay tuned for more updates on festival engagements, special screenings and more!

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THE FOUNDER EFFECT will return to #Africa later this year at the Algiers Film Festival in #Algiers, #Algeria, taking place from December 4 -10. The film was previously screened in #Nigeria. Great to return to this dynamic continent!

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THE FOUNDER EFFECT comes out of the Post-Cinema Film Festival in #Siracusa, #Italy as a Finalist! PCFF aims to promote the discovery and analysis of world post-cinematography and its protagonists, to hybridize the arts like never before.

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Who wants a cup of coffee ?

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THE FOUNDER EFFECT will head into the Bitlis Five Minaret Int’l Film Festival in Bitlis, Turkey as a Semi-Finalist! BFF offers a cultural feast that blends traditional w/ modern, sharing stories from different geographies through art & cinema, with an aim to support young talent.

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THE FOUNDER EFFECT is an Official Selection at the Festival Angaelica in Pasadena, CA (Oct 21-31). With 17 years under its belt, Festival Angaelica celebrates indie filmmakers, connecting visionary artists through outdoor adventure with theatre screenings, workshops & panels.

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Missing persons expert Declan Bakker’s (@gregsestero) new book, ’100 Vanished’ explores the mysterious disappearances across the national parks of the Pacific Northwest.

Turn the page… in The Founder Effect. Now screening at select festivals. Stay tuned for more.

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THE FOUNDER EFFECT is an Official Selection at the Independent Filmmakers Guild of America Awards in Huntington Beach, California. This annual showcase highlights award-worthy independent movies. The IFGA aims to bring a community to ind. filmmakers & screenwriters worldwide.

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THE FOUNDER EFFECT has been recognized with a Certificate of Merit for its artistic quality & the passion that went into its creation by the Authentic Global Film Awards. We appreciate their acknowledgment of excellence and congratulate our entire cast and crew for the accolade.