
Cinetrā

Cinetrā

Based on the true story of Montrealer Ken Carter, the “Mad Canadian” stunt driver who tried to jump the Saint Lawrence River in a rocket car in the mid-’70s. Carter's dream was to end his 30-year career with a big jump, a big paycheck, and mega stardom. In the process of accomplishing it, he hired a big sports manager and enlisted the best in rocket car design, with the National Film Board of Canada filming a documentary leading up to the event.
Toronto International Film Festival 2026
Writer: Michael Dowse (Writer)
Cinematographer: Sara Mishara
Production Designer: Jean-Andre Carriere, Roger Martin
Editor: Reginald Harkema
Sound Designer: Christian Rivest
Composer: Cristóbal Tapia de Veer
Costume Designer: Véronique Marchessault
Casting Director: Rich Delia
Direction team: Anne Sirois (First Assistant Director), Liv Todaro (Second Assistant Director), Pauline Béraud (Script Supervisor)
Producers: Michael Dowse, Joe Iacono, Lisa Wolofsky
Production: Film Cardinal, Protagonist Pictures