| Skeet | |
| Director: | Nik Sexton |
| Producer: | Mary Sexton |
| Starring: | Sean Dalton Jay Abdo |
| Music: | Andrew Staniland |
| Cinematography: | Nigel Markham |
| Editing: | Kirk Ramsay Aaron Van Domelen |
| Studio: | Rink Rat Productions |
| Runtime: | 103 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | English |
Skeet is a Canadian drama film, directed by Nik Sexton and slated for release in 2024.[1] The film stars Sean Dalton as Billy Skinner, a stereotypical Newfoundland skeet from St. John's who is trying to make a fresh start after a stint in prison, and befriends Mohamed (Jay Abdo), a recent refugee from the Syrian civil war who is learning to adapt to Newfoundland society.[2]
The cast also includes Fadia Afashe, Lawrence Barry, Carter Churchill, Gina Squires, Kate Corbett, Pat Dempsey, Darryl Hopkins, Sean Panting, Gary Peddle, Jackson Petten, Terry Ryan, Garth Sexton, Wendi Smallwood and Mahmoud Thome in supporting roles.
The film was shot in 2023.[3]
While in Canada working on the film, Abdo spoke of the urgent need for international aid following the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes.[4]
The film will screen for distributors in the Industry Selects program at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival,[5] and will have its public premiere at the 2024 Atlantic International Film Festival.[2]