Edmonton filmmaker to debut film at Metro Cinema

First film by local maker screening at Metro Robyn Slack's holiday-themed horror comedy "Spirit of the Season" is debuting at Metro Cinema on Tuesday.

An Edmonton filmmaker is screening his debut film at the Metro Cinema on Tuesday.

Spirit of the Season is a holiday-themed comedy horror film.

"Instead of a monster or a demon that attacks them, it's the spirit of Christmas," co-writer and co-director Robyn Slack told CTV News Edmonton.

Each of the characters in the film represents a struggle someone might have during the holidays.

"We have a character who doesn't have a lot of family left and doesn't have anyone to spend the holidays with," Slack said. "We have a Trans, non-binary character who struggles with their family accepting their identity."

The film was shot in Strawberry Creek south of Edmonton, a house in Mill Woods and streets around the city.

His team consisted of a crew of five and a cast of five, all friends and family.

"The film process definitely felt more intimate," said actor Michael Vetsch. "Just you, the director and the camera, being a lot more isolated in terms of that performance."

The film's poster now hangs at the Metro Cinema where screening starts on Tuesday — a dream come true for Slack and his team.

"The idea of seeing our film up on the screen is incredible," Slack said. "I can't wait."

Tickets are available online.