In the five episodes, Peterborough-based actors and improv artists Tamara Bick and Drew Antzis take their leisurely banter and good-natured ribbing to a whole new level, co-starring in ‘Janet & Steve.’ The series filmed in Peterborough over the past few months aired on March 13 and will be available on Bell Fibe TV1 until mid June.
Created and written by local actors and married couple Antzis and Bick, and produced alongside Paradigm Pictures founder and cinematographer Pawel Dwulit, the five 12 minute episodes explore the quarrels of a couple navigating life after their move to small town Peterborough from the chaotic life in Los Angeles.
Born and raised in Peterborough, Bick, an Adam Scott Collegiate graduate, moved to Los Angeles to hone her comedy skills and talent. There she met American born Antzis, who was working as a film director. The creative pair formed their own production company, Bick/Antzis and continued their work as filmmakers, writers, directors and producers. The production of ‘Janet & Steve’ leveraged local Peterborough talent, community support and personal anecdotes, providing a unique regional flavour to the comedy genre.
“Peterborough is a unique and special place,” says Drew Antzis. “We’ve got amazing talent and a lot of resources here as our city and county have a lot to offer. There is a wave of local filmmakers who are making some compelling work in our community. Peterborough is already well known for producing acclaimed sports athletes and musicians. Promoting our ‘Janet & Steve’ show and getting viewers to watch it is going to bring more recognition to our city and our region for film producers and directors to come to Peterborough and access our resources.”
The production is planning a public screening for the beginning of July. Visit the website to get notified when tickets go on sale.
