About Us
Dark Plains Pictures is dedicated to film projects by new voices in the film industry who are bringing fresh and impactful stories to the screen.
Dark Plains Pictures is dedicated to film projects by new voices in the film industry who are bringing fresh and impactful stories to the screen.
A dramatic thriller exploring the dangers of letting negative voices affect our self-image.
Logline: A young woman with low self-esteem, gets kidnapped by a cryptic, masked stranger who plans to hold her indefinitely to punish her for being rejected by the world.
Written and Directed by Jason Plett
Status: Released in March 2025. Available to watch on Youtube.
Awards:
Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival 2025 - Official Selection
Tokyo Film and Screenplay Awards - Best Low Budget Short Film (June 2025)
Canada Shorts Short Film Festival 2025 - Award of Distinction
Lone Wolf Film Fest - Semi-Finalist Best Horror or Thriller Short Film (2025)
Cast:
VALERIA SANTOS as Samantha
ELISELLE PINGOL as
The Captor
ISAAC TRENTON as
Delivery Man
Crew:
Director: JASON PLETT
Cinematographer:
BRUNO PETER PUENTE
Camera Assistant: SAHIL VERMA
Sound: FEDRICO MORALES
2nd AC:
CHRISTIAN RADEMAKER
Make-up: LUNA CHEN
Production Design:
MEDDISA MOUSAKHANI
ANDY KALININ
Gaffer:
CHRISTIAN RADEMAKER
Production Assistant:
NATHAN SCOTT
Script Consultant:
JOHNY CHIVI
Brick:
CHRISTIAN RADEMAKER
Post Production:
Editor: CHRISTIAN RADEMAKER
Sound Editor: THIAGO BARBOSA
Composer: THIAGO MULLER
Colour: CONNOR NYHAN
A dramatic science fiction story about discovering a way in the face of insurmountable odds
Title: The Only Way
Genre: Science Fiction
Written by Jason Plett
Length: 23 pgs
Logline: In a future in which galactic annihilation looms, a brilliant physicist awakens from a dream that may reveal the only way to defeat a merciless alien force-and convinces his colleague to help him chase a possibility too unbelievable to ignore.
Status: Filmed in Calgary, AB on Sept 5 - 7, 2025 | Currently in post-production (editing)
Estimated Release: Late Spring 2026
Cast:
Everett Dool
Kayla MacIntosh
Isabella Pedersen
Marco Leal
Crew:
Director: Jason Plett
DOP: Harry Grewal
1st AD: Christian Rademaker
Camera Op: Patrick Belmonte
Lighting: Kevin Thorn
Sound Recording: Jordan Smith
Production Design:
Hrachya Tokmajyan
Make-up:
Anastasiia Halchynska
Production Assistant:
Nathan Scott
Script Supervisor:
Savannah Henry
Post Production:
Editor: Christian Rademaker
CGI: Chris Kiefer
Sound Editor: Thiago Barbosa
Composer: Thiago Muller
Fundraising Campaign:
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We welcome investment opportunities from $100,000 to $10,000,000, or whatever you're looking to work with. Join us in bringing groundbreaking stories to the screen.
Dark Plains Pictures holds the rights to the following scripts, which we're looking for financial partners to help bring them to life.
Logline: On a hike where he only wants to be alone, a hiker despondent over the loss of his wife and ready to let his world burn, struggles to regain his care for humanity as fate continues to join him to a man he suspects to be a murderous forest fire arsonist.
Pitch Deck:
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Estimated Cost to Film: $300-450K
Logline: A professional woman, blind to the fact that her life is not back together after being a victim of violence, must keep it together and protect her daughter when she is forced to shelter in place with five others during an active shooter situation.
Pitch Deck:
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Estimated Cost to Film: $750K-1M
Meet the passionate creator behind Dark Plains Pictures, a production company dedicated to impactful storytelling and cinematic excellence.
Writer and producer Jason Plett is a graduate of the Vancouver Film School Writing for Film, Television, and Video Games program. Jason has written several feature-length screenplays that blend smart storytelling, compelling characters, and meaningful drama. His script Nomad's Spawn, a sweeping fantasy epic, won Best Fantasy Script at the Oniros Film Awards in August 2023 and was an Official Selection at the 2024 Filmmatic Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards. Jason wrote and directed The Captive, Dark Plains Pictures' first major film production, where he showcased his ability to transfer the story’s powerful emotion onto the screen while maintaining a strong visual style. As a director, Jason is known for his meticulous attention to detail, motivational leadership, and skill in keeping productions on track and on schedule. His dedication to impactful storytelling continues to shape the creative vision of Dark Plains Pictures.
Filmmaker and video editor Christian Rademaker, is a graduate of Toronto Film School, with expertise spanning video production, live broadcasts, and documentary filmmaking. Christian specializes in multi-camera productions, combining technical precision with a passion for storytelling. Christian brings a strong foundation in video editing, motion graphics, and narrative-driven content, with proficiency in post-production tools. His hands-on experience includes working with advanced equipment like RED Dragon cameras and green screen setups. According to those who have worked with him, even though Christian is skilled with film lighting, he also brightens a film set simply with his positive and encouraging presence. Christian’s dedication to his craft extends beyond the pride he takes in his work, showing also in his desire to further educate and mentor aspiring crew members.
For inquiries or partnership proposals, please reach out to jason@darkplainspictures.com.