Saskatchewan’s Badlands Set the Stage for Supernatural Feature Film 

Creative Saskatchewan and Prowler Pictures are excited to announce that filming is officially underway on Split Rock, a new feature-length supernatural horror set against the dramatic backdrop of Saskatchewan’s badlands.

Today, the Honourable Alana Ross, Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, toured the film set to meet the cast and crew and see firsthand how Saskatchewan’s unique landscapes are being brought to life on screen. Filming is taking place in Avonlea, Claybank, Assiniboia, Rockglen, and Grasslands National Park – each a uniquely Saskatchewan location.

Split Rock follows a team of geologists investigating a strange anomaly deep in the badlands, only to encounter a mysterious and destructive force. The film stars Clark Backo (Venom: The Last Dance, The Changeling), Drew Ray Tanner (Riverdale), Olivia Luccardi (It Follows), and Graham Verchere (Summer of 84).

Productions like Split Rock fuel job creation, boost local economies, and draw national and international investment. These projects not only strengthen our creative sector but also elevate the province’s profile on the global stage.

“Creative Saskatchewan is proud to support Split Rock with a commitment of $611,590 through our Feature Film and Television Production Grant,” said Erin Dean, CEO of Creative Saskatchewan. “This investment is expected to generate over $2 million in economic impact and create 32 jobs—delivering a return of $3.32 for every dollar spent. It’s a powerful example of how storytelling and economic development go hand in hand.”

“Saskatchewan is unlike anywhere else in the world,” said Jefferson Moneo, Producer at Prowler Pictures in Saskatoon. “This province has a haunted atmosphere that makes it the perfect setting for Split Rock. It is also home to me, so I am thrilled to be making a film here. Before long, the film industry in Saskatchewan is going to be a force to be reckoned with – just like the anomaly discovered deep in the earth in Split Rock.”

Split Rock is currently in production and is expected to premiere in 2026.

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About Creative Saskatchewan

Creative Saskatchewan is the economic development agency for Saskatchewan’s creative industries and the official film commission for the province. The agency’s investments propel creative entrepreneurs as they create, perform, innovate, and export in their pursuit of commercial success.

About Prowler Pictures

Prowler Pictures is a full-service production company specializing in international co-productions and elevated genre films, with a specific focus on horror. With offices in Canada, the United States, and Mexico, the work they produce straddles different cultures and countries, in both content and hands-on production. Always on the lookout for wild collaborations, Prowler remains open for business and ready to raise some hell.

For more information please contact:

Megan Folden, Director of Marketing and Communications, Creative Saskatchewan

O: (306) 798-2191 | C: (306) 529-7377 | megan.folden@creativesask.ca | creativesask.ca

Jefferson Moneo, Producer, Prowler Pictures

O: (604) 816-0497 | jefferson@prowlerpictures.com | prowlerpictures.com