Indigenous Led Comedy DON’T EVEN Starts Production

Don’t Even a new dramatic comedy from Crave and APTN has begun production this month in Winnipeg.

Amber-Sekowan is the creator with Zoe Hopkins directing. Pier 21 Films, Frantic Films Manitoba and Sekowan Media partner with Crave and APTN on the production.

Don’t Even stars Leenah Robinson (1923), Victoria Turko (Burden of Truth), Joel Oulette (Trickster), Gail Maurice and Jennifer Podemski.

The show follows two best friends in late ‘90s Winnipeg as they grapple with their uncertain futures, in the summer after their final high school year. After humiliation at her high school grad, Violet (Leenah Robinson) wants to make the most of the last summer before moving away for university, as Harley (Victoria Turko) distracts herself from a big dilemma, of what’s next.

As the lifelong BFFs bask in newfound freedom. They face adult life choices, cracks begin to form in their once impenetrable bond. It’s awkward. It’s dramatic. It’s friggin’ Winnipeg.

“The show is a love letter to your childhood best friend, and your hometown. It’s about growing up and growing apart, while trying to find your place in the world,” said Amber-Sekowan Daniels, Creator and Showrunner. “We don’t often get to see Indigenous women as funny, weird, and distinct, so I hope this series shows that complexity.”

“Making DON’T EVEN has me in stitches, and I’ve cried in rehearsals,” added Director Zoe Hopkins.” I’m so stoked to be back in Winnipeg telling this nostalgic story, where laughter is medicine.”

It will consist of six episodes and there is currently no information on when the series may debut.

SOURCE: bellmedia.ca