Faux Canuck

Johnny was actually born in Canada but lived almost his whole life in the U.S. He remained a Canadian citizen but knew nothing of his home country. Known as “the Canuck” to his friends, Johnny was a faker! To rediscover his heritage he decided he had to expose himself to the most important elements of Canada: The people and the places. All along their journey the crew interacts with Canadians through interviews and shared experiences. They pose questions about Canadian pride, lifestyle and values.

On Location

The crew visits beautiful and isolated locations such as Newfoundland and Yellowknife. With stops in Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver, and Quebec City they see the metropolitan side of Canada. The small towns weren’t missed either, including Gimli, Thunder Bay, and Squamish. They visit music and art festivals, a lumberjack competition, and even charter a plane to shoot breathtaking aerial footage. Of course, all epic stories have their challenges. The crew’s trusty van, the “Green Machine” certainly provides plenty, and at several points threatens to derail the whole trip. Can they make it to the West coast, and will Johnny become a real Canadian?

Project Canada has been screened in numerous cities across the United States and Canada, often to sold-out crowds. Audience members at every screening have remarked that they have been inspired to see Canada for themselves. Set to an all-Canadian soundtrack, Project Canada will introduce you to the rest of the North American neighborhood!