ELENA ESOVOLOVA plays Karen, a Forensics student at the local University, who finds out her friends from high school have been brutally murdered. Elena, originally
from Thrums, BC, came to Vancouver to become an actress. After working extensively under Linda Darlow at the School Creative, Elena landed many roles in comedic theatre, and some principle roles in a few commercials. She most
recently appeared in a music video "Christmas Rapping" and was a lead in the short "Milk Blood, Pale Fire". She is also an award winning hair dresser and make-up artist, fluent in Russian, plays the Clarinet and has a
background in dance. -"I want to be recognized for my craft, work with other great actors/actresses and work with great teams of people. I want to be able to tell great stories, impact people's thoughts, and touch their
hearts.--that's the power & gift of a really great actress!"
ADAM LOLACHER plays David, Karen's boyfriend of a few years. Adam has been working steadily as a performer for the last few years. Having brief stints in Ottawa
and Australia, he has found a home to improve and grow in the city of Vancouver, BC.A graduate from the University of Ottawa Theatre program, Adam has studied with the likes of Mel and Karen Austin Tuck, Andrew Mcilroy, Ben
Ratner, and others. A character actor at heart, Adam was the best choice for the role of David in UNHINGED. He usually plays roles that are intense, eccentric, and full of attitude. He
just recently played Konstantin at United Players “The Seagull” and can be seen in Pi Theatre’s “Werewolves” on Granville Island in November. A feature film called “Yumi In Love” is scheduled to be coming out in 2007.
BILLY HALL plays Chris, Karen's ex from high school. Originally from London Ontario, Billy has has lived in Miami, Toronto, the Dominican Republic,
Whistler, and now Vancouver. Billy has done a lot of stage work, won several awards. UNHINGED was his first movie. On his career: "When I do make it in my career, it will be a means to help people around me.
You get a lot of money to make movies, and buying Gucci or prada isnt my thing. Instead of that expensive one pair of shoes, I could buy hundreds for people who need it. I have an opportunity here to reach out to a lot of
people, and I won't take that for granted." .He is recently trying to acquire his pilot's licence and likens himself to a young Paul Newman, Marlon Brando, and James Dean. If he wasn't acting, he'd want to be a rock star.
LINDA STANG plays Sarah, Chris' fiancé. Another high school friend, and former cheerleader. Originally from London Ontario, Linda moved to Whistler, BC where she began working
working with the local cable channel shooting directing and hosting several projects. She participating in other horror short films that have gone on to win awards. After moving to Vancouver, and taking acting courses at VFS
and other places, she landed roles in films like Hell Hath No Fury, and executive produced and shot a behind the scenes featurette for the movie Live Feed. She also produces and hosts an online radio show called
The Bloodletting Hour. She continues to find work in locally produced horror films.
DARREN JONES Writer, director, editor, composer and wearer of many hats!
Darren has been a horror fan from a very young age, and has been making movies since he was a teenager. After moving from Niagara Falls, Ontario to Vancouver, Darren attended the Vancouver Film School and
recently started working as an editor and composer on many short films and a few features. This year, he finally decided to buckle down to write and direct his own film. Unhinged draws on many personal experiences and was a
labour of love for him. With a few new projects in his back pocket, Darren looks to the future of his filmmaking career.
Naim Sutherland - cinematographer extraordinaire
Justin "Juice" Lee boom operators
David Pyper and
Frank Sehr
sound
Kathy Watt assistant director /producer
Janella Churchill makeup and
Kristin Loeck effects
DALJ BRAR plays Karen's forensics' professor. Born in India, immigrated to
Canada at age 2, and caught the acting bug at age 21 but didn’t pursue it until he was accepted to train at School Creative. There he was allowed to nurture his craft and his talent and to really find himself as an actor. He
continues to work consistently throughout Vancouver and has just recently completed principal photography on ‘Snug As a Bug’, a comedic pilot directed by Vancouverite David H. Lyle. To date, Dalj has now completed 13 films in
the last 2 years and has recently been cast in ‘Cold Side of the Pillow’ slated to begin in early January 2007
