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Logline
An elite Ultra trail runner in the Pacific Northwest must use his special skill set to run drugs across the Canadian border or risk losing everything that matters to him
Synopsis
As an Ultra trail runner, Mike Stevens is one of the elite few that can easily navigate 50 miles over some of the most treacherous terrain God ever cut out of the Pacific Northwest. He lives to run; at least he did. That seems like a long time ago now. Before his parents died. Before his failing business saddled him with debt. Before he had to work for Thomas Lewis to make ends meet so he could take care of his younger brother, Tyler. Running is mostly an afterthought now. Working for Thomas takes up most of his time.
Thomas operates a large drug trafficking syndicate along the Canadian border. A recent series of organizational failures has closed several of his delivery routes and Thomas is getting pressured by his associates to find a quick solution to meet demand. It doesn't help that Henry Cassin, a veteran investigator for the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, and local legend, is also following leads pointing to Thomas' door. Thomas leans on Mike for ideas and Mike suggests that he, himself, run backpacks of smaller, more profitable, drugs across the porous Canadian border. It solves their immediate product problem and will keep the Feds off them - for now. Thomas agrees.
Mike quickly settles into his new role and the running is easy, enjoyable even. Thomas seems to relax and the operation is going according to plan. Mike even finds the time to ignite an old crush, Emily Blaylock, a part-time teacher, part-time bartender, and full-time singer-songwriter. Their relationship takes off, but Mike keeps the details of his work secret from Emily.
Meanwhile, Henry has been saddled with a new partner in his investigation. Gabriel Sandoval is young, brash, and impatient - everything Henry is not and Henry resents him for it. The feeling is mutual. Regardless, they find a way to work together and increase the security patrol along the border. Sandoval becomes suspicious of Mike and, in the process, uncovers a past relationship between Henry and Mike.
As things begin to unravel, Mike is eventually faced with his the consequences of his actions and it strains his relationship with Emily. He tries to walk away from it all, but Thomas isn't done with him yet. He has become too valuable. To make matters worse, Henry and Sandoval have an informant and it's only a matter of time before they can prove his involvement. Mike has to make a play to soon to get out of this, but how? He finds that he has only one chance to make things right and to survive. But, in order to do so, he will have to put everything, and everyone, on the line. He must Run.For.His.Life.
About The Filmmakers
PRODUCER
Chad Witt has always had a passion for storytelling. As a longstanding member of The Director’s Guild of America, he has worked creatively with some of the most legendary Producers and Directors in the industry. He's spent the last 16 years honing his craft on everything from blockbuster franchises (The Amazing Spider-Man) to Independent features (Rudderless, The Details). He's been part of bold, beautiful, dramatic features (The Conspirator) as well as hilarious Comedy films (The Wedding Ringer, Bad Teacher). He's worked on several network television shows, as well as original content programming for streaming giants Amazon and Netflix. At last count, he's worked on over 40 projects. From these experiences, he learned all aspects of production - including breaking down scripts, creating schedules, and building accurate budgets. As an Assistant Director, he has learned problem solving on the fly and how to communicate with actors of every caliber.
Throughout it all, he has seen what works and what doesn’t, what is possible and what is not. That’s why he deeply believes in Evergreen. It’s the perfect compliment of size and dramatic story telling. It has beautiful scenic imagery that will help shape the story and will look amazing on screen. It has all of the elements that make a successful, and relevant, film. And he knows those are hard to find these days.
To learn more about Chad, visit his
PRODUCER
John Logsdon grew up in Seattle with a zest for creative media and a keen sense of adventure. His passion and desire have driven him to be an award winning filmmaker and an avid storyteller.
He created Blind Vision Films, a multifaceted boutique production company, in Los Angeles in 2002. Blind Vision Films is dedicated to telling stories; whether the medium is film, commercials, documentaries, music video, or large scale, multi-camera live events.
His list of directorial accomplishments include documentaries on Eric Clapton, Selena Gomez, and Star Trek - as well as award winning commercial campaigns by Audi, Pantene, and Beats By Dre. He has worked with countless notable musicians including Lady Gaga, Motley Crue, Van Halen, Sting, and New Kids on The Block. After the Boston Marathon bombings, John directed the Boston Strong Benefit Concert (Aerosmith, James Taylor, Boston) that was seen by over 50 million people. John’s extensive knowledge and experience as a Producer and Director make him a well-rounded filmmaker with a variety of tools in his arsenal.
John conceptualized Evergreen as the natural merging of many of his passions. Combining his love for storytelling, filmmaking, and running, he was able to create a story and place it in one of his favorite settings – the beautiful and scenic Pacific Northwest.
To learn more about John, visit:
his Director’s page or his IMDB page