Russ Pond’s Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Fissure’ Is Worth A Look
James MacDonald is Detective Grunning in 'Fissure'
If you haven’t heard of Russ Pond’s Fissure then you might want to take a look at this soon to be released indie sci-fi thriller.
The story of Fissure follows Detective Paul Grunning, a man reeling from a personal tragedy caused by his own hands, who is sent on a routine call to an eminent scientist’s home. The call turns out to be far from routine. He finds the scientist dead and himself knee deep in a time bending situation where he must question his own mind and the nature of reality whilst racing to solve the mystery surrounding him before it is too late.
The film is led by award winning star James MacDonald in the central role as Detective Grunning. MacDonald has an extensive resume of short appearances in big name TV series including Jericho, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, 24, JAG, CSI, Cold Case and Weeds to name a few. He also appeared in Broken Arrow, Malcolm X, Turbulence, Space Cowboys, Phone Booth and a number of other well known films. For his role in Fissure he was awarded the ‘Best Actor Award’ at the First Glance Film Festival in 2008.
