Social Media Movie Maker

By Andrew | Published: November 30, 2012

Hello and thanks for stopping by.  I find Social Media fascinating, especially when you get past the ‘status updates’.  The people, the possibilities and the opportunities are what drove me to make two documentaries on the subject.  Both my films where made and focused on/in Vancouver Canada, both have aired nationally.

The power of social is in sharing & it is for that reason I have been busy trying to make both my films available online for everyone to see and share.

Ryan Holmes CEO of HootSuite with Mashable CEO Pete Cashmore -from Generation Social

I am happy to report  With Glowing Hearts…the #van2010 Social Media Story is on ReelHouse.org for everyone to see and Generation Social is on CBC’s website. (only folks in Canada can see this one).  We are trying to make @GenSoc (Generation Social’s Twitter handle) available as quickly as we can for those outside Canada but in the meantime here’s all the info + videos for those of you that are curious and can’t wait….let me just say #HootBus!!

Dave Olson from HootSuite with the HootBus -from Generation Social

Yes I had the good fortune to be one of the first to see/ride and document HootSuite’s big excitement at SXSWi 2012 so come along for the ride and enjoy ‘Generation Social’.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, feedback or if you’d like to organize a screening of either film in your town.

**Update.  I encourage you to checkout my new project ‘Third Wave’ here.  It’s part of a platform CineCoup that really is using the next level of social on the web.

-Andrew

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Generation Social – The Story of HootSuite, @awsamuel and John Chow.

By Andrew | Published: May 25, 2012

So the not so secret film I’m making with my talented friends has a title. Generation Social and it will air on CBC Vancouver on August 18th 2012. The filming is 90% complete and we are into post production. This weeks goal to finish a promo video/trailer to launch a Kickstarter funding drive. Done. Launched!

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#BlackOpsSXSW

By Andrew | Published: March 21, 2012

Well if you know me you know what this means. I’m at it again! I’m 8 shoot days into my new project that will air on CBC Vancouver this summer. Pretty crazy – this film was pitched to the CBC on Jan 27th 2o12 and needs to be delivered on June 29th 2012!!! The project has a bit of secrecy surrounding it.  I am hopeful that the mystery will create a dialog which will in turn create some input to be included in the narrative of the finished film!
Here’s the LINK to our site that is set up to capture interested parties’ email addresses for future updates from humans.  See if you can guess what the project’s about from this little clue.

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With Glowing Hearts-the #van2010 social media story

By Andrew | Published: September 20, 2011

Here I sit on the eve of the theatrical premiere of my 1st feature I directed….and I’m trying to figure out why I’m not nervous or a bit freaked out or even super excited??  Perhaps I’m not thinking that much about it…life has been so busy for the last 3 years making this film and living life…there always just seems to be something related to the film that needs taking care of or something I don’t want to miss!  This week it’s be pushing out the message about the screenings on networks both traditional and social to try and fill the theaters for the premieres in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver & Ottawa.

(click on the links to buy your tickets online)

And the film is going to be on the TV too!  CBC’s documentary channel has picked it up for the next three years with a first appearance happening November 21st 2011 (check your local listings for times).  This includes the internet rights too…so I will link to that when its avail.  I am also very happy to announce our partnership with Montreal-based Filmoption International who will be representing the film internationally as our distributor.

Here’s a little vid…from Feb. 14th 2010 -a little video blog I was doing while shooting the film.

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Stanley Cup Finals 2011!!

By Andrew | Published: June 1, 2011

Four years ago almost to the day I had an awesome! experience at Game One of the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals in Anaheim California.  It was the 1st time my birthtown team the Ottawa Senators reached the finals. I live in Vancouver, B.C. so a quick trip down the coast was a no brainer!  It was a true epic hockeyfan experience.  So much so I had to share it…so I posted my first Blog on my friend Lisa Oven’s site Hockey and High Heels.

Fast Forward:-4 years to the day!!  I ‘m walking down the street at home in Vancouver. The Stanley Cup was now in my town!  Just a day away from game one.  It was just announced that the Winnipeg was getting it’s NHL team back. I had my vintage Jets hat on that a great Winnipeger gave me, that I had never worn, in celebration!..(everyone I’ve met from Winnipeg is great!).   At the same time I thinking about how will an indie filmmaker,  hockey fan living in Vancouver get to see a game in this years finals happening right in my backyard?  Cue the hockey gods, my phone rings it’s my buddy Greg..”Andrew a friend owed me a favor and I gave me these two tics to Game One tomorrow nite…want to go?!”  “Are you #@%* kidding me hells yeah!!!- Another true epic hockey fan experience was about to unfold!

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With Glowing Hearts-Complete!

By Andrew | Published: May 3, 2011

After two years of production and post production the feature length Documentary I directed is finished!!!  What a ride.  Here is the trailer for the film.  I encourage you to share it and post it.  If you’d like to find out more info about the movie here is the website that has all kinds of great extras and links to those connected to the film.  Our game plan is working on distribution in the spring of 2011 and in the summer around July we will have an independent theatrical release in Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.  Simultaneously and attached to an unconference…stay tuned.  The film is available for purchase here.

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Introducing the ’1 minute music video’

By Andrew | Published: September 8, 2010

For the last year I have been shooting and editing a documentary ‘With Glowing Hearts’. It has been very time intensive and you will soon be able to see the results of that time spent. In my limited spare moments I have been working on something else very exciting and rewarding.  I was pioneering the ’1minute music video’. Here and now I would like to premiere it for you.

A new way to listen, watch, discover & enjoy music.  The genius of the ’1 minute music video’- simple, personal and cost effective.  Imagine a whole album of 1 minute music videos for the same cost of doing one traditional full length video.

The beta project features The Tree Shepherds.  Below are 8 videos for 8 different songs. Have a look and by all means let me know what you think.

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Hello NY Times Visitors!

By Andrew | Published: February 26, 2010

Perhaps you are visiting because you saw my pic. with Vancouver Mayor G. Robertson in the NY Times…next to a Headline about $ 1 Billion Dollar Hangover.  Might be the 1st and last time that an Indie Filmmaker and $Billion  are seen together/associated! This is the film I am shooting and the reason I ‘was seen with Gregor’ that day.

MG was just telling me about his Twitter post for the day.

MG was just telling me about his Twitter post for the day.

And Because you chose to visit here is my video of Red Mitten Fever in Vancouver for the 2010 Olympics.  Enjoy!

Andrew

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Remembering My Dad

By Andrew | Published: February 19, 2010

I wanted to post this video again.  It was a year ago today that my Father passed away.  People in Ottawa were getting excited about President Obama coming to visit.  Now a year latter I’m home in Vancouver and the excitement is the Olympics, a  party my Dad would have enjoyed.  Meeting people from around the globe and following his curiosity wherever it took him.  Mostly to the Alberta House I am guessing, up the street from me and with live Western Music every nite!  It has been an interesting year living without him.  I think about him often and feel his presence still.  Last nite my Mom arrived from Ottawa to take in some of the Olympics, I am happy she’s here and grateful to spend this day with her.

Miss you Pops.


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My Olympics-Vancouver as I see it.

By Andrew | Published: February 2, 2010

Hey AL.com visitor.

This is my Vancouver. ‘Ask Me! Happy to Help’

During the Games I will be busy working on my documentary, With Glowing Hearts.  Even though it’s busy times ahead I am looking forward to tons o fun. With so much happening I have turned a wall in my house into a calender just so I won’t miss anything!

I feel playing host to the world comes with some responsibility.  When I travel I get excited about  having unique local experiences.  It’s so great when  you’re introduced to some gems.  Thinking about that lately I have come up with a few of my Vancouver favorites that I feel make this town special.  Wanting to share with as many folks as possible, I felt it important to post some links.  Enjoy.

FOOD:

Breakfast: really only one. Medina

Lunch: Nuba, Social, Brioche, and Rangoli.

Dinner: Vij’s -amazing! A secret little hideaway Les Faux Bourgeois.

Late Nite: Bin 941, Lolitas.

DRINK: Vancouver and British Columbia in general have a number of great beers.  Here are a couple of my favorites.  Storm Brewing’s Scottish Ale. Nelson Brewing’s Faceplant Winter Ale and my old stand by Russell’s Cream Ale (fyi Russells Lemon Ale simply delicious in the summer)

MUSIC: There is a ton.  Here’s a couple I know that are performing in Feb. Rich Hope and the Hard Rock Miners Singalong at the Railway Club.

The Great Lake Swimmers- always take the chance to see them!

FUN:

The mountains and the ocean provide plenty of adventure.  From the famous Grouse Grind, world class mountain biking to our three local ski hills.  Not to mention the Sea Wall.  Then there’s Whis as we say here in the lower mainland & not to be missed 4:20, a great time of day.

During the Olympics a few hidden gems: W2 and Robert Lepage, Canada’s preeminent artist.

UNIQUELY CANADIAN:

Poutine-that’s fries gravy and cheese curds!

Road Hockey- on Twitter its #roadhockeydsundays if you wanna join in.

The CBC -especially Q in podcast format and Radio 3 Sessions.

The NFB-truly the best iphone App out there!

UNIQUELY VANCOUVER: Coffee-This town has quite the reputation for its coffee and it won’t disappoint.  Elysian Coffee, Cafe Medina, JJ Bean, Wicked Cafe and  49th Parrell.

The AquaBus.

Wreck Beach the best place in Canada to see the sunset.

Flickr was hatched in Vancouver as well as the popular Twitter platform Hootsuite. Knowing that here are a few really cool local Blogs to check out.  Miss604, Hockey & High Heels, The Indie Files, AHAMedia and The True North Media House.

CHOCOLATE! Mink, Thomas Hass and Chocolate Arts.

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