Wayves Staff • Halifax • 2024-09
Atlantic International Film Festival organizer Wendy Walters writes, "Tara knocked this film out of the park. With original songs, belly laughs and awkward encounters, LAKEVIEW is a delight from start to finish."
A vibrant, heartfelt queer ensemble comedy that celebrates friendship, freedom, and the joy of self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of a girls’ weekend convened to mark a transformative divorce, Lakeview gets into the lives of a close-knit group who are navigating the hurdles of life and love at a picturesque retreat. Directed by local treasure Tara Thorne, this film captures both the excitement of new found freedom and the bittersweet nostalgia of letting go. Lakeview is a refreshingly authentic portrayal of modern relationships, infused with warmth and hilarity.
The comedy will screen on September 12 at 7:30PM; a Q&A with director Tara Thorne, producer Nicole Steeves, and lead cast members will follow the screening.
Tara Thorne, writer & director is a recovering journalist in Halifax. She spent 19 years on staff at the alt-weekly The Coast, 15 on air at CBC Radio in three Maritime cities, and from 2020-22 hosted Nova Scotia’s award-winning premiere arts and culture podcast, The Tideline. Her first film, Compulsus, is about a lesbian vigilante and screened at Inside Out, Fantasia, Sunny Bunny (Kiev), Mardi Gras (Australia), and Popcorn Frights (Miami) before a Canadian theatrical run with Vortex Media in October 2024. Lakeview is her second feature with Nicole Steeves producing.
