Big Pile (film)

Big Pile is a 2012 Canadian musical comedy film directed by Albert Verner.

Despite the studio's lack of confidence in the production, it became the highest grossing Canadian film of 2012 and received positive reviews from critics.

Sources and inspiration
Verner's inspiration for the content in Big Pile came from several different sources. Many of the characters are parodies of the successful Japanese pop group EXILE.

Other characters

 * Timo's younger sister Maya is the director of the stage show Big Pile Premium. Maya wants the show to become a success so it can be syndicated.

Cast

 * Tony Orlov as Nathaniel "Nat" Nushi, one of the lead singers of Big Pile and the only blind member of the group.
 * Bruno Riqueti as 16-year-old Nat.
 * Ryan Gronberg as Timo Holzer, one of the lead singers of Big Pile.
 * Frank Lièvremont as Henry Ingram
 * Paloma Gallus as Maya Holzer, the Big Pile Premium director and Timo's little sister.

Production
Filming lasted from July to August 2011 in Calgary.

Critical reception
The film received generally positive reviews.