“If it is love that binds people to places in this nation of rivers and in this river of nations then one enduring expression of that simple truth, is surely the canoe.”
This film captures the human connection and bond created by Canada’s well-known craft & symbol, the canoe. Through the stories of five paddlers across the province of Ontario, Canada - a majestic background both in it’s landscape & history - the film underscores the strength of the human spirit and how the canoe can be a vessel for creating deep and meaningful connections.
Selected for National Geographic's Short Film Showcase:
youtube.com/watch?v=G9Gw2bm3W8w
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Narration Written & Spoken by: James Raffan
The Connector: Michelle Savoie
The Champion: Alexandra M. McGee
The Explorers: Gary & Joanie McGuffin
The Settler: Michael Zhang
The Mentor: Gail Bannon
Director / Cinematographer / Editor: Goh Iromoto
Camera Assistant / Sound Recordist / Editor: Courtney Boyd
Logistical Coordinator: Steve Bruno
Colourist: Jason Zukowski • Redlab
Motion Designer: Jay Smith • Upstate
Re-recording Mixer & Sound Editor: Joe Barrucco & Kristopher Laflamme • Timeline Audio
Assistant Editor: Nike Anderson Valeus
Music:
"To The Sky" by Andrew Seistrup (Marmoset)
"Ascend" by Riley, 1964 (Musicbed)
"Wistful" by A. Taylor (Musicbed)
"With the Wind" by Matthew D. Morgan (Musicbed)
"Leaving Earth" by Jordan Critz (Musicbed)
"Birth" by Matthew D. Morgan (Musicbed)
"Telos" by Chris Coleman (Musicbed)
Special Thanks:
Canadian Canoe Museum
Fort William First Nation Community
Rapid Media
This film was produced in partnership with:
Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation
Tourism Northern Ontario
Ontario Parks
Northwest Ontario Tourism
Thunder Bay Tourism
Peterborough & Kawarthas Tourism
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For paddling adventures in Ontario, check out: ontariotravel.net/paddle