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Among Giants x Rainhouse Cinema

Published 21/05/2013

At the risk of injury and incarceration one man disrupts the clear-cutting of an ancient redwood grove by sitting on a tiny platform a hundred feet up in the tree canopy. An intimate look at sacrifice, patience and strength in the face of a determined industry that could at times, could use a conscience such as this. 

The Clockmakers /Les horlogers X Renaud Hallée

Published 20/05/2013

A beautiful, experimental animated short from the National Film Board of Canada and Montreal based studio Possible Metrics.

 

Chamonix Storm Riding x JP Auclair

Published 11/05/2013

JP Auclair is a world class skier on many levels. Over the last few years he has focused most of his efforts on big mountain endeavors and this is but one example. A point of view few of us will ever get. It's worth a look. 

Harrison Shewchuk: A Summer in 35mm

Published 20/04/2013

Harrison Shewchuk gives us a view of his summer of 2012. 

Thaylor SoundOn Saturday:Hibou Blaster - A Very Unusual Map

Published 16/02/2013

A SoundOn Saturday? We usually run these on Thursday but this bit from Hibou Blaster reminded us of sugar cereal and Saturday morning cartoons and so... Take a visual and sonic trip with maps and tribes and an open mind.

Groundswell (Trailer)-By Patagonia and Woodshed Films

Published 15/02/2013

Painting a pretty picture of a not so pretty situation. This gem of a film takes us on an exploratory surf trip along British Columbia’s unspoiled west coast. While searching for waves, the crew documents what would be threatened if the Northern Gateway tar sands oil pipeline is built. 

The Innovator - by The Cineastas.

Published 12/02/2013

Mike Friton is a freelance innovator. His innovations are responsible for many elements of athletic footwear that people wear today. His work is a great example of how non-traditional methods of exploring one's craft can lead to unique end results.

Milford Kemp: A Video Portrait by Richmond Lam.

Published 03/12/2012

Milford Kemp is an American ex-boxer / dancer, better known around Montreal's Mile End as the ‘Jimi Hendrix guy' for his flamboyant fashion sense and impromptu musical performances. He can often be seen lip syncing and 'playing' guitar at the Sunday Tam Tams drum circle on Mount-Royal.

Paris vs New York. A Tally of Two Cities X Tony Miotto

Published 19/09/2012

A graphic comparison to two of our favorite cities based on Vahram Muratyan's book of he same name.

Thaylor SoundOn Thursday: King Krule - Noose of Jah City.

Published 26/07/2012

The artist formerly known as Zoo Kid dropped this a while back but we thought it fitting a day before the Olympics Opening Ceremonies in London. This is King Krule even if he'll always be a kid to us.