Undeterred Pictures

Undeterred Pictures is an independent film development and production company founded by Canadian-American writer-producer Ben Brooks on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. The company develops original feature films for North American and international audiences.

Current slate

In Development

Bad Odds

Sports-betting thriller

He thought he’d put gambling behind him. But in online sports betting, the most dangerous odds may be the ones no one sees.

Here for the Groom

Wedding-day action comedy

A groom’s oldest friends make one spectacularly bad decision on his wedding day. His bride is about to make sure they regret it.

My Bike!

Toronto crime comedy

One Toronto bike courier. One very valuable mistake. One night that refuses to end.

The Donation

International dark comedy / road film

Desperate to save his mother, a lonely man hatches an outrageous plan that sends him halfway around the world—and into trouble he never saw coming.

We’ve Been Waiting

Psychological / religious horror

At a remote coastal inn, a couple gets the miracle they prayed for. Then they begin to wonder who—or what—answered.

Founder

Ben Brooks is a Canadian-American screenwriter, producer and songwriter based on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. His career spans publishing, live comedy, radio, television and film.

His first children’s book, The Lemonade Parade, was published by Kids Can Press when he was 19. His comedy and broadcasting credits include Joe’s Convenience, CBC Radio, CBC Comics, Just For Laughs, Comedy Central and The Comedy Network. Joe’s Convenience secured an option and development deal with Lorne Michaels’ Broadway Video.

Ben Brooks · Prior feature credit

The Pond

Story by Ben Brooks. Screenplay by Ben Brooks and Jeff Renfroe. Directed by Jeff Renfroe. Produced by Fella Films and Rolling Picture Company, with international sales by Myriad Pictures and U.S. distribution by Radial Entertainment.

Brooks also wrote and composed the original songs featured in the film.

Starring Isabelle Fuhrman · Douglas Smith · Gil Bellows · Brandon McKnight · Tattiawna Jones

THE POND predates Undeterred Pictures.