Never Shake the Devil’s Hand – Exocet Productions

NEVER SHAKE
THE DEVIL'S HAND

This award-winning tribute to 1940’s Film Noir sees down and out PI Elliot Capwell, sent on a fool’s errand by an unscrupulous crime boss looking to start a war with a rival gang. A visit to Church only makes things worse for himself.

Synopsis

Down and out PI Elliot Capwell, is sent on a fool’s errand by an unscrupulous crime boss looking to start a war with a rival gang. A visit to Church only makes things worse for himself.

A tribute to old-fashioned 1940’s Film Noir that aims to rekindle the gritty pleasure of placing a down-and-out detective in a precarious situation. Never Shake the Devil’s Hand serves to connect classic elements of the genre with a contemporary backdrop of Toronto through it’s visual style, original soundtrack & intriguing story.

Voices By

Martin Yap & Aries Chung

Written & Directed By

Pierre Gregory

Editor

Junior Thomas

Animatic Editors

Rohan Conolly & Cam Thompson

Executive Producers

Pierre Gregory & Antoine Tapin

Producer & Storyboard Artist

Mike Valiquette

Concept Art & Design

Mike Valiquette, Nate Carvalho & Nikita Greer

Lead Animator

Junior Thomas

Featured Crew

Featuring Mike Valiquette

In this provided photo, Mike plays with some filters on a photo app…giving us a colourful masterpiece that reflects his creative side. About Mike An

June 22, 2023

Company News

New Press Kit Available

Our award-winning animated short, Never Shake the Devil’s Hand, now has a fantastic new EPK/Press Kit for digital distribution. Click here to start the download.

March 12, 2023