World Premiere
Selection 2018

Mega Time Squad

Directed by Tim Van Dammen

Hosted by writer and director Tim van Dammen

Mon July 16, 2018
7:35 PM

Salle J.A. De Sève

Tue July 17, 2018
1:00 PM

Salle J.A. De Sève

Credits  

Director

Tim Van Dammen

Writer

Tim Van Dammen

Cast

Morgan Albrecht, Linda Allen, Yoson An, Jaya Beach-Robertson, Jonny Brugh, Milo Cawthorne, Charles Chan, Mohi Critchley, Hetty Gaskall-Haan, Arlo Gibson, Mick Innes, Ash Jones, Stephanie Liebert, Mathew Loo, Frankie Mac, Josh McKenzie, Sam Morgan, Lewis Roscoe, Axl Scott, Tian Tan, Barney Teng, Anton Tennet, Paul Trimmer, Simon Ward, Matt Weavers, William Wei, Eruera Wilton, Han Xu

Producer

Anna Duckworth, Tim Van Dammen

Cinematographer

Timothy Flower

Sound Designer

David Liversidge

Composer

Mike Newport

Editor

Luke Haigh

contact

Blur and Sharpen Ltd.

New Zealand 2018 81 mins OV English
Genre FantasyComedy

Official selection

Fantasia

Johnny (Anton Tennet) lives an underwhelming life. He is a low-level drug dealer in Thames, New Zealand, he lives in his mother’s garage, his time is spent with a blundering friend Gaz (Arlo Gibson) at the local bowling alley and doing petty errands for the local kingpin Shelton (Johnny Brugh of WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS) and his henchmen (including Milo Cawthrone of DEATHGASM and ASH VS. EVIL DEAD). When a once-in-a-lifetime chance at a big score reveals itself, Johnny finds himself wondering, “Do I have what it takes to pull off a caper?” He quickly realizes no, he doesn’t. That is, not until he stumbles upon an ancient relic that allows him to travel across time. With the power to bend time in Johnny’s hands, a hodgepodge of hilarity ensues and the “bogans” (Kiwi for loser) sets his sights once again on the wealth just beyond his grasp. However, what are the consequences of this temporal insanity, and does Johnny have what it takes to face off against Shelton and his henchmen?

New Zealand has shown itself to pack a comedic wallop in recent years, proving time and time again that it is a force to be reckoned with. MEGA TIME SQUAD is a fresh and hysterically funny new addition to Kiwi genre film and comedy, following in the footsteps of recent Fantasia favourites HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE and DEATHGASM. Tim van Dammen’s boisterous second feature weaves charm and charisma into every scene of his brilliantly bonkers yarn. Don’t miss this witty blend of LOOPER, Monty Python, FARGO and good ol’ Auckland! – Justin Langlois

Showings

Mon July 16, 2018
7:35 PM

Salle J.A. De Sève

Tue July 17, 2018
1:00 PM

Salle J.A. De Sève