Introduction to Micro_scope’s New Project
Micro_scope, a Montreal-based production company, is set to launch its international sales department at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The company will be discussing the selection of the Special Presentations World Premiere of Philippe Falardeau’s new film, Nice Day.
About the Film
Nice Day is currently in post-production and marks the seventh collaboration between Micro_scope and Quebecois filmmaker Philippe Falardeau. The film is based on Alain Farah’s book Mileage secrets, a thousand driven and tells the story of Alain, who is getting married to Virginie, but is anxious about the upcoming reunification of his divorced parents. His fear is heightened by concerns for his cousin and best man, Édouard, who has some dodgy dealings.
Cast and Crew
The film features a talented cast, including Neil Elias, Hassan Mahbouba, and Rose-Marie Perreault, who play characters in the French, Arabic, and English-language production. The cast also includes Hiam Abou Chedid, George Khabbaz, Rose-Anne Déry, and Paul Ahmmarani. Micro_scope’s Luc Déry is producing the film alongside his business partner, Kim McCraw.
Distribution and Sales
The world premiere of Nice Day is scheduled to take place on September 5th at the TIFF Lightbox. Anick Poirier, an industry veteran, will handle the sales for Micro_Scope International, which has previously worked with buyers on Denis Villeneuve’s remastered version of Fire. Les Films Opal will be responsible for the Canadian distribution of the film.
Philippe Falardeau’s Previous Work
Falardeau has a history of showcasing his films at TIFF, with previous selections including Mister Lazhar, which won the Best Canadian Feature award in 2011, and Feed in 2016. His early film, The Left Half of the Refrigerator, won the Best First Canadian Film award in 2000.
Micro_scope’s Previous Projects
Micro_scope has a strong track record of producing films that have been selected for TIFF, including Ivan Grbovic’s Drunk Birds in 2021, Stéphane Lafleur’s sci-fi film Viking in 2022, and Sophie Deraspe’s 2024 drama Shepherds, which was shown at both TIFF and the Zurich Film Festival.
