A Cedar Is Life
A Cedar Is Life explores how one critical species, the cedar tree, is central to the cultural life of West Coast First Nations. The film weaves together interviews with elders, artists, and other hands-on practitioners who speak to how all parts of the tree were – and still are – important to make use of, while also highlighting the importance of protecting this ancient ancestor throughout the film. We look at how cedar is bridging cultural gaps today, and how this passing down of knowledge to the next generation is essential for promoting strength of culture in so...
Read MoreTzouhalem
Tzouhalem, Chief of the Cowichan First Nation during the mid-1800’s, is arguably one of the most fascinating and polarizing figures in Canadian history. His story is a matter of historic record yet is the subject of legend. There is a mountain, road, and other landmarks on Cowichan territory named after him. It is generally believed that Tzouhalem, a deformed Indigenous boy, through his strength of character and mystical powers, taught to him by his Grandmother, subdued his rivals, and transformed himself into the most powerful First Nations leader in the Pacific Northwest, before succumbing...
Read MoreDust n’ Bones
Dust n’ Bones brings to light the legal, political, historical and spiritual challenges faced by First Nations leaders and archaeologists as they fight to give disinterred ancestors their proper reverence. Framed around the pending transfer from the Royal BC Museum back to their indigenous community, Dust n’ Bones takes us through the discovery, preservation and rededication of human remains and artifacts, and with them, a reclamation of First Nations culture and history. The main thread of Dust n’ Bones is the day-to-day (and overnight) work of Harold Joe, a...
Read MoreThe Wine Guys: Grape Escapes
Join in the quest of wine importers and friends Michael, Chuck and Charlie, to discover the very best, as they visit romantic vineyards from around the world, exploring, tasting, and bargaining to obtain the coveted wines they will bring back to North America and make available to the public at a reasonable price. Multi-linguist Charlie Arturaola is the biggest character in the world of sommeliers, and one of the finest palates on the planet. Chuck Katan and Michael Podbere have the business side covered. This half-hour documentary series takes us on unique cultural adventures exploring...
Read MoreOllie and Emma
Ollie and Emma is a heartwarming six part sitcom webseries about two awkward, shy young adults navigating an intercultural relationship in spite of their well-meaning friends and family. Ollie (Caucasian) and Emma (First Nations) meet in college, and while they are immediately smitten, it is not an easy transition into love. They are more comfortable moving at a slower pace, however Ollie’s best friend, James, an overly helpful exchange student from England and Emma’s sister, Mandy, a sensational extrovert, both have their own plans for the young couple’s budding romance. Ollie & Emma...
Read MoreGone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood
The feature length documentary Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood is a hilarious and investigative look at the long history and major influence Canadians have had on the development of American pop culture. It features exclusive celebrity interviews and classic archival images from the very beginnings of Hollywood right through to the present day. Gone South presents an historical overview of the influence of Canadians in Hollywood – for example, three of the first four Oscar winners for best actress were Canadian, and so was Louis B. Mayer, who founded MGM studios; also Mack Sennett,...
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