Miracle Pictures and Capri Releasing announce the start of production on the feature comedy BREAKFAST WITH SCOT. Laurie Lynd (“I Was a Rat”, “Noah’s Ark”) will direct Sean Reycraft’s script based on Michael Downing’s novel.
A funny and touching story about what – and who – makes a family and the surprising lessons of self-acceptance a child can teach an adult, BREAKFAST WITH SCOT stars Tom Cavanaugh (“Ed”, “Scrubs”), Ben Shenkman (“Just Like Heaven”, “Angels in America”) and newcomer Noah Bernett (“Gothica”). Paul Brown produces and Howard Rosenman and Nadine Schiff executive produce the film. Capri Releasing will handle domestic distribution. Production assistance is provided by Telefilm Canada, The Ontario Media Development Corporation, The Harold Greenberg Fund and Movie Central. The twenty-five day shoot in and around Toronto will wrap on December 15.
BREAKFAST WITH SCOT is about a very straight gay couple – Sam, an ex-Toronto Maple Leaf, and Ed, the team’s lawyer – whose lifestyle and relationship are turned upside down when they become the guardians of Scot, a budding queen of an eleven-year-old boy. Reluctant to get involved in the first place, Sam and Ed find themselves in conflict with each other about bringing Scot into their already full and rich lives. Feelings change, however, as the pair are caught off-guard by this unique young character who is joyously and unashamedly himself.
This thoughtful comedy takes a look at homosexuality in professional sports and society’s resistance to accepting gay heroes. The National Hockey League takes a progressive step by endorsing BREAKFAST WITH SCOT and granting the production rights to use NHL and Toronto Maple Leafs’ names and likeness in the film.
Canadian producer Paul Brown (“I Was a Rat”, “Zeyda and the Hitman”) says, “I’m excited to be making a hugely entertaining film that is really about something. BREAKFAST WITH SCOT is a rare combination – a family friendly comedy that will touch people – and though it is about an unconventional family, it is told in a truly conventional way. Scot teaches us to accept our children for who they are and celebrate their uniqueness. As an adoptive parent, this is a true joy in my life!”
About Capri Releasing:
Capri Releasing, the film distribution arm of Capri Films, is one of Canada's most respected independent film distributors. It was founded in response to a growing demand for an aggressive and experienced full-service distributor to oversee the release of Capri’s own productions in Canada, and to acquire and to distribute the finest independent films from around the world. In addition to its own productions and acquisitions, Capri also distributes films from other independent producers and distributors through service agreements. Upcoming releases from Capri will include Sarah Polley’s Away From Her and Cinema, Aspirins & Vultures, Brazil’s entry for the Foreign Language Film Oscar.
