About Code 8

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• Making / Production
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About

Code 8 is a science fiction television show released in 2019. The film is set in a dystopian world where humans with supernatural abilities, known as "Specials," exist. The story follows a young man named Connor Reed who possesses powers, but struggles to find work and support his sick mother. He is drawn into a criminal underworld and becomes involved in a dangerous heist that could change his life forever.

Making / Production

Code 8 began as a short film in 2016, directed by Jeff Chan. The success and positive reception of the short film led to a crowdfunding campaign to expand it into a full-length feature film. The campaign raised over $2.4 million, giving the creators the necessary funds to bring the story to life. The film was shot in Toronto, Canada, with a relatively small budget, showcasing impressive visual effects and action sequences.

Actors

• Robbie Amell as Connor Reed - Connor is the main protagonist, a blue-collar worker with extraordinary powers. Robbie Amell delivers a captivating performance, showcasing Connor's struggles, vulnerabilities, and determination to provide for his family.
• Stephen Amell as Garrett Kent - Garrett is a powerful Special who recruits Connor for a dangerous heist. Stephen Amell brings intensity and charisma to the character, making him both intimidating and intriguing.
• Kari Matchett as Mary Reed - Mary is Connor's mother, who is suffering from an illness. Kari Matchett portrays the role with depth and emotion, capturing the love and vulnerability of a mother fighting for her family.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Code 8 was inspired by the 2016 short film of the same name, which gained a significant following and led to the creation of the television show.
• The film explores themes of discrimination and class division in a futuristic society, drawing parallels to real-world struggles.
• The Amell cousins, Robbie Amell and Stephen Amell, who play the lead roles in the show, are also real-life cousins.

Awards

Code 8 has won several awards, including the Best Sci-Fi Feature award at the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival and the Best Supporting Actor award for Stephen Amell at the Pasadena International Film Festival.

Quotes

• "I never asked for this. But if I have this power, I have to use it. I have to do something." - Connor Reed
• "The inevitable cost of evolution is sacrifice." - Garrett Kent

Music

The soundtrack for Code 8 features a blend of atmospheric electronic music and intense orchestral pieces, perfectly capturing the mood of the futuristic world and the high-stakes action.

Soundtrack

• "Code 8 Theme" by Ryan Taubert
• "Inhumane Power" by Steve Umculo
• "Undercover" by Alex Weedster
• "The Heist" by Clinton Shorter
• "Final Showdown" by Tony Morales