Created by and starring Fab Filippo (Guidestones, Queer as Folk), SAVE ME starts streaming today at cbc.ca/saveme
The series proudly brings together 46 of Canada’s finest screen and stage stars, spanning 10 original episodes
SAVE ME, a 10-part original anthology series that takes a comedic yet poignant look at lives on the brink of a 911 emergency incident, launches today at cbc.ca/saveme. Produced by iThentic, SAVE ME is ultimately about people in the moment just before their lives change – often drastically – and the people who show up when all hell breaks loose. The series candidly finds the humour in the unexpected and surprising paths to trauma, and delves deep into the lives of a vast cast of characters, all loosely connected by the paramedics that treat them after being blindsided by a medical emergency.
“Everybody has experienced trauma, and finding the humour in universal experiences is what comedy is all about,” said Fab Filippo, SAVE ME creator and star. “This is an amazing time for telling exciting stories in unconventional ways, and we are lucky to have some of Canada's most talented and most iconic actors to find the light in some of life's darkest moments.”
Viewers can ride along as first responder Goldie (Fab Filippo) and his revolving cast of paramedic partners, played by notable actors such as Amy Matysio (Wolf Cop), John Bourgeois (Designated Survivor), and Loretta Yu (Blood and Water) respond to 911 calls in downtown Toronto.
“SAVE ME is an exciting step forward for CBC. Writer-director-actor Fab Filippo has delivered on his impressive creative vision for a series that defies categorization – and expectations – as it mines comedy from the depth of human drama,” said Zach Feldberg, executive in charge of production, Digital Originals, CBC. “We think our online audience will be captivated by Goldie and the remarkable cast of characters who encounter him in each episode.”
46 of Canada’s brightest talents appear across the 10 episodes including Sonja Smits (The Best Laid Plans), Brent Carver (The Legend of Sleepy Hollow), Jean Yoon (Kim’s Convenience), Emma Hunter (Mr. D, The Beaverton), and Suresh John (Mr. D).
A CBC original series, SAVE ME is produced by iThentic with the participation of the Independent Production Fund (IPF), and the support of the Ontario Media Development Corporation. The series is created, written and directed by Fab Filippo and produced by Lisa Baylin. Jonas Diamond, Catherine Tait and Fab Filippo serve as executive producers.
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Website: savemetheseries.com
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About the Creator/Writer/Director, Fab Filippo
Fab Filippo is an award-winning actor, writer and director. He most recently wrote a new comedy for 20th Century Fox, was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for his performance in the series GUIDESTONES and nominated for a Dora Award for his play, The Summoned. He co-wrote true crime indie, PERFECT SISTERS, starring Abigail Breslin and Mira Sorvino and TOO LATE TO SAY GOOD-BYE starring Rob Lowe and Lauren Holly. He also co-created and directed the half-hour Showcase comedy, BILLABLE HOURS. As an actor he has starred in LIVES OF THE SAINTS opposite Sophia Loren, indie hit waydowntown, as Ethan Gold on the award-winning Showtime series QUEER AS FOLK. He also starred in his own series, BILLABLE HOURS, and is often recognized for a stint on the hit BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER.
About the Producer, Lisa Baylin
Lisa Baylin has produced multiple award winning digital series for iThentic such as SPACE RIDERS (Bell Media), THE NATIONS (CBC), EPIC STUDIOS (Maker Studios) and the International Emmy Award winning transmedia series, GUIDESTONES.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. We are Canada’s trusted source of news, information and Canadian entertainment. Deeply rooted in communities all across the country, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also provide international news and information from a uniquely Canadian perspective. In 2017, CBC/Radio-Canada will be at the heart of the celebrations and conversations with special 2017-themed multiplatform programming and events across Canada.
About iThentic
iThentic is an award winning entertainment company focused on developing, producing and distributing narrative-based content across all platforms. Launched in 2006, the company is backed by three engaged and prominent shareholders: eOne Entertainment, Canada’s largest entertainment company, the founders of iThentic LLC (led by Catherine Tait), and Smiley Guy Studios, an award winning animation and new media studio. iThentic has been involved in the creation of several award winning, innovative digital series and products including: transmedia digital series GUIDESTONES, winner of International Digital Emmy, Canadian Screen Award, Digi and Rockie Awards; Space Riders: Division Earth, winner of the 2015 Canadian Screen Award for Best Digital Series; SOS: Save Our Skins, multiple award-winning UK-Canada co-production; Epic Studios, an original scripted series for Maker Studios starring EpicLloyd. iThentic’s track record as an innovative digital content company was recognized by Playback as the Digital Company of the Year (2012).
For further information, please contact:
Alina Duviner
Unit Publicist
Alina.Duviner@gmail.com
416.574.1098
Simon Bassett
Publicist, CBC
simon.bassett@cbc.ca
416.205.8533
