Synopsis:

This existential comedic drama follows an ailing film director as he begins to shoot what he believes to be his final work of art. What starts out as a normal film for him changes dramatically as the deterioration of his health progresses. The result being a fascinating exploration of mortality and one’s profound effect on the world.
The film from award winning writer and director, Stephen Wallis stars Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket), John Cleese (Monty Python), Sir Derek Jacobi (Murder on the Orient Express), Stuart Townsend (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) and Fiona Glascott (Brooklyn, Fantastic Beasts 2).

Meet the filmmaker

“The Martini Shot” is Stephen Wallis’ seventh feature as a director. His tenth as a writer. The Unionville, Ontario native is an award winning screenwriter and one of Canada’s most respected creative forces. Along with “The Martini Shot” he directed the final Burt Reynolds’ film “Defining Moments”, the Mickey Rooney starrer “A Christmas Too Many” and the Peter O’Toole Executive produced drama “The Performance”. His next project is the film "A Trip Amongst the Lights" shooting in September 2023.