Documentary

Coast Modern – in Post Production



Out of the fog of the 80's and early 90's there is a turn back towards simplicity. A questioning coming not out of the luxury of leisure driven philosophy but out of dissatisfaction. There is a renewed interest in the ideals and forms of West Coast Modernist Architecture. This film will explore the birth, movement, death and rebirth of the Modernist movement and the architects behind it. In production with Knowledge Network, TVO, AVRO and SCN with the assistance of the Roger's Documentary Fund.  Slated for release in FALL 2011 Feature Documentary www.coastmodernfilm.com Directors:...

cArtographies: Contemplating BC Artists – Completed



1 Hr Documentary for Knowledge Network Filmmaker and visual artist Brian Johnson contemplates the work of 23 of BC’s artists from a multitude of disciplines and geographical locations.  Sometimes documentary, sometimes experimental, sometimes performative, cArtographies sheds light on a range of talent and incredible artistic work.  Artists featured include: John Korsrud Veda Hille, Zoe Hodgson, Michael Turner, Crystal Pite, Renee van Halm, Brendan Tang, Mark Mickey, Sol Maya, Alex Cuba, Manwoman, Jonathaon Youn, Fumiko Kiyooka, Veda Hille, Paul Ternes, Germaine Koh, Footedge Dancers, Battersby...

Breaking Ranks – Completed



Produced by Screen Siren Pictures, Breaking Ranks is a documentary about the plight of four U.S. soldiers seeking sanctuary in Canada as part of their resistance to the war in Iraq. The film documents their experiences as they try to exercise their consciences amidst profound emotional, ethical and international consequences. Filmed over the course of the refugee process, this provocative film explores the meaning of duty through the powerful testimonies of these young soldiers. “The film is brilliant. I was a Bush-loving, war-supporting conservative until your film, and tonight it has made...

Hammer & Tickle – Completed



Produced by Screen Siren Pictures.  Using animation and live action footage, Hammer & Tickle is a 90 minute documentary that tells the story of how popular humour contributed to the defeat of Communism in Europe. This film is not just a compilation of Communist jokes, of which there are thousands, it is the story of the jokes, the people who invented them, the people who tried to silence them, the people who risked punishment to document them, and the people imprisoned for telling them. Visit www.hammerandtickle.com A France/Canada co-production with Alegria Pictures