From the moment I arrived on the scene, I knew I was in for a special night. The lineup was out the door and around the corner. I had to wait in the rain, but that's nothing new for this Vancouverite.
The Park was decked out for the premiere. There was a photo op with a big display of the film's title. There were "Missing" posters plastered on all the walls. Commemorative popcorn buckets were handed out. Even some of the props from the movie, like a handheld camera and an animal-skull totem, were on display.
All of this created a pretty exclusive vibe, but a movie is nothing without its audience. Luckily, the theatre was packed. The director, producers and stars were all in attendance, along with their friends and family. It was clear that a lot of the people in the theatre had some sort of personal connection to the film and its crew. That helped create an engaging energy. I could tell that people wanted to like this movie.
Hunting Matthew Nichols is an indie horror set on Vancouver Island. Its local vibe made The Park an ideal spot for a premiere. As a guy who spent years living on Vancouver Island, this film felt like a personal experience. One of the very first shots is on a BC Ferry — if you know, you know. Maybe it's because I'm not used to seeing these local spaces up on the big screen, but the ferry shot put a big smile on my face. It made me feel like I was watching a film made by a close friend, even though I'd never met the director.
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