Toronto Animation Film Festival 2023

RiFT & RiFT: The Making Of

Expired February 25, 2023 3:30 AM
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RIFT is high concept animated feature film, about a former marine who goes to extreme measures to save his kid brother who has the ability to tap into multi-dimensions across space and time.


Max, a young boy held captive in a research facility uses his ability to create rifts in the fabric of spacetime, across parallel universes, looking for the one in which his brother Leon, a former-marine, manages to rescue him. With attempt after attempt ending in Leon’s death, the strain starts to take its toll on both brothers. When Max discovers his captors are using his power against him, he realizes he must stop focusing on how the story ends and rewrite the story from the beginning.


RIFT is directed and produced by Hasraf ‘HaZ’ Dulull (Disney’s FAST LAYNE, indie sci-fi features - THE BEYOND & 2036 ORIGIN UNKNOWN) and produced by Paula Crickard (JOLT, THE PROTEGE). The film’s executive producers are Yariv Lerner (RAMBO - LAST BLOOD, THE HITMAN’s WIFE’s BODYGUARD), Amy Gardner (IDENTICALS) and Jason Potter.  The film was graded by colourist Vanessa Taylor (THE NORTHMAN).


The cast includes BAFTA-award winning actor, Jane Perry (CYBERPUNK 2077, HITMAN, RETURNAL), Dave Fennoy (THE WALKING DEAD) and Cade Tropeano (BLACK BIRD).   Motion capture performances from Ace Ruele (ETERNALS)  and Alex Kong (WHAT IF).



  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    120 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United Kingdom
  • Director
    HaZ Dulull
  • Screenwriter
    Stavros Pamballis
  • Producer
    Hasraf 'HaZ' Dulull & Paula Crickard.