April 26, 2024

Search for missing documentary maker called off

The search effort for a missing Ohio film-maker lost in the wilderness near New Hazelton - has been called off. 26-year-old Warren Andrew Sill had been in the area to shoot a documentary on the spirit bear. He hasn't been heard from since July 6th. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

Missing documentary maker near New Hazelton

Search and rescue teams are scouring the dense forest around New Hazelton, looking for a missing 26-year-old film-maker.Andrew Sill is from Ohio - and was in the area to shoot a documentary on the Spirit Bear.He was last heard from by family more than 10 days ago, and police were alerted when his vehicle was found abandoned at Gull Creek.He is … [Read more...]

10/01/2011 – Pull Focus Film School – How to Make a Good Documentary?

At Vancouver's only independent Documentary Film School, the Pull Focus team wholeheartedly believes that documentary films can lead to social change. For our contribution to Culture Days, we would like to invite anyone who in interested in checking out the changing face of documentary filmmaking and storytelling to join us in our studios. … [Read more...]

07/19/2011 – Breathtaking a personal investigation into the present-day use of asbestos – Documentary

Breathtaking: a personal investigation into the present-day use of asbestosDirected by Kathleen Mullen A filmmaker loses her father to an asbestos-related cancer, Mesothelioma. Her grief and resolve lead her to examine a dangerous product so entwined in Canadian history and economy, we can’t seem to stop mining it - or profiteering from it.  The … [Read more...]