Pascal Aka, a 24 year old graduate of the Carleton University Film Program is currently celebrating success  after picking up two nominations (Best Foreign Feature, Best Action Sequence) and one award at the Action on Film Festival in L.A.

Aka, made his debut feature film Jamie and Eddie: Souls of Strife following a two year struggle to raise production funds for the film, which features a predominantly Canadian cast and was filmed in and around the Ottawa region. What is even more notable is that the film was finally self-financed, using $6000 on credit cards and then meticulously put together by sourcing actors, fight scene choreographers and local crews to shoot and edit over a two year period. Aka leaves his stamp all over the film, taking writing, production, directing, editing and musical scoring credits in his debut work, he is also the co-lead actor in this testament to his own perseverance.

Since returning from L.A at the end of July, Aka has had no real time to dwell on his success and has been busy doing round after round of media interviews, as well as heading straight back into principal photography on the his second feature film – Evol The Movie (www.pascalaka.com)

Be sure not to miss the Toronto premiere of Jamie and Eddie: Souls of Strife as part of the New Faces program taking place at Ryerson University on Sunday September 27, 2:00pm. Click below for Box Office bookings.