A SMALL FORTUNE / PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA / U.S. PREMIERE

Kevin (Stephen Oates) is an Irish Moss farmer committed to his traditional way of doing things at the expense of a more lucrative life for himself and his pregnant wife (Liane Balaban). When he finds a bag of money washed up on the shores of Prince Edward Island, his decision to keep it secret turns his quaint fishing village into a growing crime scene as the money’s owners come calling. A Small Fortune is a story of one man's struggle to provide for his family and the need to let go of the old ways in order to learn money isn't everything. Adapted from Adam Perry's award-winning short film A Blessing from the Sea.

Director's Statement:

I've always been intrigued with the power money holds over all of us and its influence on the decisions we make, for better or worse. On the surface, A Small Fortune is a 'found-money' genre film, but at its core it is about one man's struggle to provide for his family and needing to let go of the old ways in order to learn money isn't everything. This film is the largest budgeted "home-grown" project to come out of Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province. Women represent over 50% of the cast and crew and this breakthrough film shines a light on a part of Canada never before seen on the big screen, a place I call home. Enjoy!