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Dépflies

A bilingual sitcom about a family run dépanneur in Montréal and its regulars.

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Week #1 Show Teaser Dépflies

A quick glimpse of the DÉPFLIES in their natural habitat, waxing poetic and dreaming while dwelling in the "Dép". When the regulars show up, we see the wild madness that permeates the banal nature of the job, and the spirit of “anything can happen”.

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Week #1 Show Teaser

Week #2 The Team

Week #3 The Differentiator

Week #4 Key It

Week #5 Hype It

Week #6 The Flip

Week #8 The Roast

Week #9 The Big Deal

Synopsis

A "Dépfly", like a barfly (defined as a person who spends too much time drinking in bars) spends too much time drinking at the local dépanneur (Québec's version of a convenience store).

Peter is a romantic dreamer who loves "rap rock" and co-owns a dépanneur with his sisters, Marie-Claude & Marie-Isa. His best friends Roger & Zoe relentlessly enable his adventurer spirit much to the chagrin of his much more stable and hard-working sisters. A varying group of regulars constantly stream through the dép, bringing with them all and every form of calamity.

The show delves into the many subcultures of Montréal and paints a hilarious and heart-warming picture of contemporary Québec.

Team

Erin Hall

Marketing / Social, Producer

Erin moved to La belle provence in 2011 from British Columbia hoping to find a Québécois boyfriend. Instead she found Le Nouveau International and the DÉPFLIES crew . She has a strong background in communications and production including social media management, digital marketing, media relations, graphic design and logistics.

Alain Mercieca

Writer, Talent

Writer and star of the feature film CAFé CAFé the movie, and OGOKI NIGHTS (due out december 2014). As Artistic director at Théâtre Ste-Catherine, Alain has written over 20 comedic plays. He loves long romantic tracking shots along the beach.

Danny Belair

Director, Showrunner

Danny Belair is a fimmaker based in Montreal, his webseries BRUNCH and featurette THE CONCH have garnered an underground following. His short videos have placed him at the core of Theatre Sainte-Catherine as MEDIA DIRECTOR.

Weekly Performance

Mission Performance

Links

The DÉPFLIES CBC radio 3 account

Social Networks

Ratings & Reviews

Ratings (609)

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Reviews (145)

quinn q.
posted 9 years ago

"They find adventure in everything and they've mastered the art of hanging out." <--- <3
asdf a.
posted 9 years ago

Keep going, guys!
Rafaëlle S.
posted 9 years ago

YOU GUYS ROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paula M.
posted 9 years ago

Yikes, I think it's really lost it now.
maeve O.
posted 9 years ago

Murderdoggin' it all the way to the top. By far the best. Stay classy depflies.
Simon V.
posted 9 years ago

Absolutely the best!
Stefan P.
posted 9 years ago

THIS IS THE FUNNEST! My dép isn't nearly as fun as this one is!
Michael W.
posted 9 years ago

They are very good and creative.
The premise is a little thin, but it kind of works.
Sheldon O.
posted 9 years ago

That was a great job on the Roast, cooked to perfection!!
Serge M.
posted 9 years ago

You deserve to be in the finals!
Terry H.
posted 9 years ago

Nice change of pace
Brenda S.
posted 9 years ago

Love the spirit of this show!
Marie-Christine B.
posted 9 years ago

This should be winning because they represent the bilingual country that we living in! And the actors are soo funny!
Dar K.
posted 9 years ago

I think this show is hilarious!
Hope it wins!! I would watch it for sure.
Edward F.
posted 9 years ago

hilarious,and so original .
joan m.
posted 9 years ago

That is out there, way to step out and up !!
Randi W.
posted 9 years ago

Love this
Jennifer P.
posted 9 years ago

this show deserves to win!!!!!
Marc D.
posted 9 years ago

Not everybody speaks French, but should get this. If Quebec had a 'Corner Gas', this would be it, but a shade better. Keep'em coming. gets better as she goes.
Karen B.
posted 9 years ago

Who ARE these people? I. want. to. know!
Sergei G.
posted 9 years ago

I do like it!
annie H.
posted 9 years ago

Original funny comique yessd
CARMEN W.
posted 9 years ago

YEAHHHHH
J-P R.
posted 9 years ago

I saw the play at théâtre Ste-Catherine and i can assure you this show has potential! Great potential!
Alli B.
posted 9 years ago

Superfan at heart right here! This project makes me feel so happy to be living in Montreal right now. I can relate to everything going on. :)
rebekah t.
posted 9 years ago

yes!!!!!!
Andre S.
posted 9 years ago

Love it! This is what TV should be!
Sarah B.
posted 9 years ago

great job.
Felix F.
posted 9 years ago

Brilliant concept!!!
John R.
posted 9 years ago

Not really interested in having to read subtitles in a comedy, especially on a weekly basis.
Bryan M.
posted 9 years ago

This one has the bilingual theme sewn up. Not sure how funny it is though.
lori h.
posted 9 years ago

Great to see the bilingual video with subtitles, very good
Keri K.
posted 9 years ago

I would probably watch this.
Zach R.
posted 9 years ago

Saw the play, loved it. The most relevant piece of Canadian culture I've seen in years. And the best part... it's funny!
Jesse Lynn A.
posted 9 years ago

I would very much like to see this project advance! Well done!
Pierre-Luc B.
posted 9 years ago

Lovedddd it!!!
Colleen C.
posted 9 years ago

Coolness..Makes me want to start smoking again..
saumon p.
posted 9 years ago

je rit déja jespere que ca se mettra en place ca déchire continuer comme ca!
rachael g.
posted 9 years ago

This is my fave so far. It is so well written! Keep up the great work! :)
Trudy C.
posted 9 years ago

A very good start for week 1; gets you curious right away as to what may come next. Good luck with the project, guys.
Rafael M.
posted 9 years ago

I'll try the chippaghetti... Brilliant!
Steven H.
posted 9 years ago

Awesome. This IS Montreal!
Jazmine L.
posted 9 years ago

I'm really intrigued by a show that wants to delve into issues of faith. Bold! I look forward to seeing more.
Pierre N.
posted 9 years ago

Great and original!
Boyan D.
posted 9 years ago

Truly authentic! Awesome cast!
Ian M.
posted 9 years ago

This show is a great concept, an extension of Corner Gas but different eh. We all love our corner dep, best place to get a bottle of wine for dinner eh. Bon chance Danny et des autres!
Ben B.
posted 9 years ago

Interesting, but I'm not certain that all Canadians could relate to this...
Jasmine K.
posted 9 years ago

ARTZZZZZZs!
Erika P.
posted 9 years ago

I simply love it!
Claire P.
posted 9 years ago

these mofos rule
Emily E.
posted 9 years ago

Original, représente la réalité de Montréal ;), punk art!, love it!!!
Stephen M.
posted 9 years ago

Montreal stories from the heart - not hamming it up, just letting the humour come naturally. Great characters, great people, great community!
Olaf V.
posted 9 years ago

You guys are funny and love how the culture of Montreal is shown in so many characters. Great writing, filming and editing. Hope you move to the top!
Robert B.
posted 9 years ago

Ehhhh Boy, what a show!
Pierre V.
posted 9 years ago

Awesome show so far. I wanna see more. Bien faites!!
Yasmine C.
posted 9 years ago

Perfect concept for a TV show ! Tout le monde en parlera dans tous les DEP du monde ! Et ceux qui s'appellent pas des DEP, prendront fièrement le nom !
Elizabeth F.
posted 9 years ago

This show gets better and better with every episode!
San B.
posted 9 years ago

Creative and awesome idea!
celia j.
posted 9 years ago

BAAALLER
Dianne V.
posted 9 years ago

Awesome job guys and love the video, action and comedy you brought. Looking forward to seeing more from you and hope to make the next round!
Bjillian M.
posted 9 years ago

I think it is creative, original and entertaining! Not to mention smart and with great acting! My fave!
Carol B.
posted 9 years ago

10
Bill S.
posted 9 years ago

Love the concept...Quebec but universal at the same time. Hilarious!!!
Andrew F.
posted 9 years ago

Best one!
Forman H.
posted 9 years ago

Top tier, you guys will be there at the end.
Milo M.
posted 9 years ago

Brrap brrap brrap! Saw Ep 8 of the play for the first time last night. These guys are pros with a passion for improv, hilariousness and great storytelling. I wanna see the series!
Shylah W.
posted 9 years ago

A great concept that hilariously celebrates uniquely Canadian culture without being kitschy!! Fly far mes amis!
matt e.
posted 9 years ago

these guys are so swiggity swooty im coming for that booty
Tania R.
posted 9 years ago

Awesome!!!
Julie H.
posted 9 years ago

Yeah yeah yeah! Vous m'faites rire, gang!! DéPFLIES, j'te dis, vous êtes la crème de la crème… non, plus révolutionnaire que ça: la crème de la instant powdered creamer, man --> "la Coffee-Mate® de la Coffee-Mate®"
Amy S.
posted 9 years ago

I like it.
Kelly M.
posted 9 years ago

Love it.
cbc voter b.
posted 9 years ago

Montreal pride!!
Kez D.
posted 9 years ago

Une belle gang!!!
MANDOLYN J.
posted 9 years ago

so funny!!!!
Jennifer D.
posted 9 years ago

I am so very confused
Maude r.
posted 9 years ago

wonderfull!
Colin S.
posted 9 years ago

ok...
Jack W.
posted 9 years ago

You guys seem funny and i love the bilingual aspect but i feel like i'm somehow not in on an inside joke.
Catherine P.
posted 9 years ago

Good work Revolution Man ;)
Alison M.
posted 9 years ago

Really love the production value of this show. Also really like the idea of a show in both languages. Don't see a lot of that.
Alison M.
posted 9 years ago

Really love the production value of this show. Also really like the idea of a show in both languages. Don't see a lot of that.
Matthew B.
posted 9 years ago

ahha super awesome!
Mariana V.
posted 9 years ago

This show needs to be on CBC!!
Guillaume L.
posted 9 years ago

Awsome!
Hugo C.
posted 9 years ago

Saw all the plays. Always laughed my brains out.
Really hope this will get on TV.
Kim M.
posted 9 years ago

Haaaa look so funny !!!! Hope you win!!
ameur m.
posted 9 years ago

I have been following these guys since episode 1 and they are awesome. They are irreverent, funny and speak to my value.
Lea R.
posted 9 years ago

Depflies is 10 only because I can't put 11! I wanna get DEP'D! DEP ME, CBC!
Mia L.
posted 9 years ago

Just enough punch and attitude with plenty of ridiculousness. Great!
Jordana H.
posted 9 years ago

Kick-ass!
Michael K.
posted 9 years ago

lost me in the first minute sorry
Chris S.
posted 9 years ago

A lot of charm and a perfect setting to illustrate Canadian culture.
Chris D.
posted 9 years ago

You guys are so talented. Can't wait to see more!
Kelly L.
posted 9 years ago

Don't get it..must be a French Canadian thing. Hard to see this having a market outside of Quebec.
Rosaruby K.
posted 9 years ago

Insanely real. Fun and fucking awesome. The dark nights of the theatre communitues underbelly must rise!
Eric D.
posted 9 years ago

Awesome! Keep it up guys !!!
Ben B.
posted 9 years ago

Watching this is like finding a book of poems in the gutter.
Maxime V.
posted 9 years ago

Saw it live, hilarious :) Watch it !!
Seska L.
posted 9 years ago

What a great group of collaborators!
Joelle S.
posted 9 years ago

love it!
Snap S.
posted 9 years ago

Loved all the plays! I always thought the video scenes were great, I want to see full length episodes on TV!

Love how the bilingualism doesn't pander to the audience, it successfully reflects the real interactions between the two languages and cultures in Montreal. The characters are hilarious, and the storyline has left me waiting to see what will happen next, every time!
MOntana B.
posted 9 years ago

c'est super good.
Anton G.
posted 9 years ago

Dopest show in town!
Josianne a.
posted 9 years ago

I wanna see more! Can't wait to see Mission 2 of DEPFLIES! YES!
Katie L.
posted 9 years ago

I really like that they're doing something bilingual! Such a great idea. Original!!!
guy v.
posted 9 years ago

AWESOME!!!!! wanna see more!!
John M.
posted 9 years ago

Great Canadian comedy, truly distinctive and hilariously funny.....Dare to be different and funny and Canadian, these guys do it all brilliantly!
Margie M.
posted 9 years ago

Loved it, especially Pete!
Kayle S.
posted 9 years ago

I was blown away by how hilarious the (in theatre) show was on it's last night! Especially loved the moment where Peter finds out that his real father was not even bilingual!! I wanna see this ON TV!
David C.
posted 9 years ago

Canadiana supreme. Pacing wasn't my style, but those last few moments really hit.
James H.
posted 9 years ago

I couldn't tell who the main characters were.
Jacob G.
posted 9 years ago

I love everyone involved in this project! Super great and wonderful <3
Alex W.
posted 9 years ago

Looks interesting with an energetic cast :)
Amina K.
posted 9 years ago

Tragically accurate!
Julia G.
posted 9 years ago

swag central
Art g.
posted 9 years ago

charming concept but perhaps better on a french channel. And I am bilingual
Brian T.
posted 9 years ago

It has a Clerks vibe - which is to say a sort of slacker-king assurance that can be hilarious. Obviously the guys are fully content with their lives (as shown), and Montreal is a place that really attracts all kinds of wild types from Quebec and all around the country. I like taking the bi-lingual step, because such exchanges happen so it's good to see them represented.

The premise allows for the main characters to interact with the craziest of Montreal (and Canada's) citizens and could easily pull a 22 minute special, and beyond that maybe a season or two of content to anyone brave enough to show the franglais. I can definitely laugh along with the characters, and don't find it odd to buy beer in a corner store. Good luck!
Guillaume D.
posted 9 years ago

Pretty good! With 2 t and 2 o!
Frank N.
posted 9 years ago

Nope, not for me, especially after viewing a bunch of other videos.
kristian R.
posted 9 years ago

Kristian here for Cooking with Heat. We here love this show- I know the Characters almost as soon as they speak, the bilingual is plus. I want to have a guest spot on this show. Very funny.
Robert Alexander Q.
posted 9 years ago

Would love to see this hit TV, Canada needs a show like this that brings all demographics together with no hatred, only laughs and love.
Eden K.
posted 9 years ago

It ok
Luke L.
posted 9 years ago

Canada needs more bi-lingualism in English regions and most notably the West. PLEASE MAKE
Kim A.
posted 9 years ago

Hell yeah! Cute and funny and soooo Montreal!
Randall R.
posted 9 years ago

Very cool idea. could be funny as hell.
tamir k.
posted 9 years ago

rad
Diana K.
posted 9 years ago

Sooooo GOOOOOD!
Marquise B.
posted 9 years ago

I find the comedy immature and it's not my kind of humor. The concept could be funny though if they get creative in their comedy.
Theresia S.
posted 9 years ago

This is amazing!!!!
olivier s.
posted 9 years ago

yay1!!!11
alex m.
posted 9 years ago

AWESOME SHOW!!!!!!!
Teha G.
posted 9 years ago

awesome!!!
az m.
posted 9 years ago

The best show ever!
Wilf V.
posted 9 years ago

Funny. I want more. More.
Judith C.
posted 9 years ago

Drôle, très montréalais et déjanté! On veut en voir plus!!!
Marc B.
posted 9 years ago

Belle création, j'ai aimé. Good luck to the team.
lukas u.
posted 9 years ago

hilarious and important comedy
Trevor B.
posted 9 years ago

I like the tone and swagger of this one. Don't have a good feel of what exactly the show is going to be, but I'm looking forward to finding out.
Hugo P.
posted 9 years ago

AWESOME
Jacques G.
posted 9 years ago

M'a te prendre une Nesbitt's avec un chip du Lac. Quoi? t'as pas ça. C'est quoi ce genre de dépanneur là. ahhhhh! ça existe pu. Ok. ben un Crush avec un Ruffles d'abord. Merci bye.
Alexandre S.
posted 9 years ago

Une idée contemporaine, drôle, bien rythmé, bien filmer, acteur top-notch. Can't wait to see this on TV! Représente bien le Montréal d'aujourd'hui, bilingual FTW!!!
Dmitri K.
posted 9 years ago

I laughed, I cried, I lost 10lbs! Depflies.
Erin H.
posted 9 years ago

Malade!
Marie G.
posted 9 years ago

Really funny good actors loved it !

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Montreal Gazette - Dec 3

Montrealers' dépanneur comedy makes it to final round of national competition.

A few corrections on the article: CineCoup is based out of Vancouver and it is CineCoup, not CBC that has optioned the top 5 projects at this point.

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Cult MTL - Nov 22

Alex Rose interviews the two Montreal troupes in the top 15 of ComedyCoup - DÉPFLIES and DOPE ASS WORLD

Edge of the City - Nov 21st

Edge of the City's Paul Aflalo speaks to Danny Belair and Erin Hall about The Roast Mission, bilingualism and shooting at the dépanneur. Scroll to 1:18:45 for the segment on ComedyCoup

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The Concordian - Nov 17

Come find anything and everything at Dépflies’ dépanneur - CBC’s ComedyCoup is on a mission to find your next favourite Canadian comedy show. By Frederic T. Muckle & Chris Aitkens

CBC Montreal News - Nov 7

Dépflies looks for sitcom deal

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Montreal Rampage - Nov 6

Photojournal: DÉPFLIES Celebratory Party

Claudel Lachapelle takes pictures at our Hype Event

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Montreal Rampage - Nov 5

Moving Up without Selling Out: DéPFLIES Enters Next Round in Comedy Coup

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The Main MTL - Oct 23

New TV Show about Your Favourite Dépanneur by Max Libman

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Montreal Rampage - Oct 23

CBC ComedyCoup: DÉPFLIES among the top 110 in Canada by Victoria Shinkaruk

Edge of the City - Oct 21st

Hosts Paul Alflao & Matt Goldberg speak to four of five producers from Montreal, who have made it to the second round of CBC ComedyCoup: Writer Alain Mercieca from Dépflies, Comedian Mike Paterson from Bad Records, Filmmaker Sam Brisson from Campus Law, and Filmmaker Peter Lavoie from Action Zeroes.

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VOIR Montreal - Oct 17

Depflies: la série théâtrale bilingue du Nouveau International se convertira peut-être en série télé - par Philippe Couture