Vital Distribution and Vital Productions are proud to announce that the feature film Tisséress (Tight Lettuce) directed by Harrison Houde was crowned with the Gold Audience Award for best Quebec feature film at the Fantasia International Film Festival. The film, which stars Emmanuel Bilodeau and Dakota Daulby in remarkable interpretations of a complex father-son relationship, had a sold-out world premiere at the festival on July 18, in the presence of the team.
Inspired by a true story, Tightly Woven is a dark comedy about Joel’s unwavering love for his father, Bodo, who struggles with heroin and fentanyl addiction. Despite Bodo’s denial and the chaos his addiction brings, Joel documents his father’s struggle, hoping to inspire change. With their bond deepening, Joel can choose to confront his father or cherish their remaining time together.
The film, which also stars France Castel, Maxim Roy, Guy Jodoin, Didier Lucien, Christie Burke, Jennifer Khoe, Josh Cruddas and Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, will be released on August 7 in Montreal (Cineplex Odeon Quartier Latin), Quebec (Cinéma Le Clap Ste-Foy), Sherbrooke (La Maison du cinéma), Trois-Rivières (Cinéma Le Tapis Rouge), Sainte-Adèle (Cinéma Pine) and Saint-Eustache (Cinéma St-Eustache). Special screenings with director Harrison Houde and actor Dakota Daulby will take place on August 7, 8 and 9. Other sessions with guests will be announced soon.
TISSÉ TERRÉ (TIGHT LETTUCE)With Emmanuel Bilodeau, Dakota Daulby, Christie Burke, France Castel, Maxim Roy, Guy Jodoin, Didier Lucien, Jennifer Khoe, Josh Cruddas and Rodrigo Fernandez-StollFiction. Quebec/Canada. 2026. 94 minutes. In original French and English version with English subtitles. Director: Harrison Houde | Screenplay: Harrison Houde, Dakota Daulby | Direction of photography: Serge Desrosiers CSC | Artistic direction: Mario Hervieux | Editing: Étienne Plasse, Harrison Houde | Sound recording: Frankie Fiore | Sound mixing: Jérôme Boiteau (Studio Expression) | Original music: Pilou | Costumes: Suzana Fischer | Content producer: Sandrine Béchade | Executive producer: Roxanne Geoffroy | Producer: Serge Desrosiers | Production: Vital Productions | Distribution: Vital Distribution – in collaboration with Maison 4:3