cast and crew photo - front row, fifth from left: Rufus, Amy Brenneman, Maria Bello, Jason Patric
thanks, Uke!

Downloading Nancy, Starring Maria Bello, Jason Patric, and Rufus Sewell begins principal photography in Saskatchewan.

March 1, 2007  (Regina, SK, Canada) The Saskatchewan Film and Video Development Corporation (SaskFilm) is pleased to announce that Los Angeles based production companies Tule River Films and World Premiere Entertainment, along with Saskatchewan based Stephen Onda Productions have commenced principal photography on the feature film Downloading Nancy today in Regina, Saskatchewan.   The producers chose to produce the film in Saskatchewan following several meetings with provincial representatives in 2006.

"Saskatchewan has proven to be a perfect setting for our story which takes place in middle America" says producer David Moore.  "The incredible surroundings and locations here in Regina have added an enormous amount of value to our production."

Downloading Nancy follows the fate of an unhappy housewife who instead of committing suicide, meets a man over the Iternet and hires him to kill her.  Things become more complicated when the two unexpectedly fall in love.

Directed by acclaimed commercial and music video director Johan Renck and featuring veteran director of photography Christopher Doyle (Hero, In The Mood For Love).  Downloading Nancy stars Maria Bello (A History of Violence, World Trade Center), Jason Patric (Paul Haggis' upcoming In the Valley of Elah, Narc), Rufus Sewell (The Illusionist, A Knight's Tale), and Amy Brenneman, (Judging Amy, Your Friends and Neighbors).  The film is written by Pamela Cumming and Lee H. Ross.

"We're pleased that Saskatchewan was a perfect fit for Downloading Nancy," says Susanne Bell, Acting CEO and Film Commissioner, SaskFilm.  "It's clear that Saskatchewan's competitive tax credit program, scenic locations and experienced  production partners were effective in attracting yet another foreign film production to the province."