BC Wildlife Park | Grizzly Bear Story

Happy World Bear Day! #WorldBearDay

We're celebrating by sharing this Grizzly Bear story with you.

Dawson and Knute are permanent residents of the BC Wildlife Park because they were orphaned at a very young age. The team at the Wildlife Park felt this video was an especially valuable one to create, because it highlights the importance of keeping bears away from our food sources (including garbage).

Unfortunately, as soon as a bear learns of a readily available human food source, they can't unlearn this behaviour, which can sadly result in the bear needing to be euthanized. This is something to keep in mind, as we move into Spring and see bears coming out of hibernation.

TCSC | Payne Family Story

Happy New Year Everyone! We hope 2022 is off to a great start for you so far.

We took some time-off from social media over the holiday break, but now we are back and ready to dive into all of the exciting projects this new year has in store for us.

Did anyone have 'improve my health & fitness' on their list of resolutions?! If so, we hope this story inspires you to take the plunge and start your journey - no matter what age or fitness level you may be at!

Meet the Paynes, who recently moved from Prince George to Kamloops.

Grace Payne was looking to continue the crossfit journey she started back in PG, so she attended a TCSC Kamloops class and was immediately hooked.

When Grace started frequenting TCSC, her mom Brenda was drawn to the community at the gym and eventually joined herself, and from there, the rest of the Payne family trickled in. Now all four of the Payne's attend the same gym, the same classes, at the same time...and they love it!

TCSC | Kim's Story

Another video were lucky enough to create as part of the TCSC series.

Meet Kim - An avid crossfitter, busy mom, and lawyer who frequents Tournament Capital Strength and Conditioning.

Kim became part of the TCSC family when her original crossfit gym closed down during the pandemic, and coming to TCSC felt like the home she was looking for.

Taylor + Keenan | Wedding Film

These two <3

Not quite high school sweethearts, but they did meet in high school. Just wait until the part where Taylor confesses she used to talk to Keenan on the phone for hours, while looking out of her bedroom window and across the way to where he lived so sweet!

Taylor and Keenan are another couple that contacted us as soon as they were engaged, and we are sure glad they did! These two are such beautiful, genuine people that we now consider friends. We are truly honoured to have been a part of their journey.

Photographer: Kathleen Fisher Photography

Planner: Whitehaven Weddings

Hair and make up: Kathryn Ramsay

Florals: Minimdesign

Dress: Everly Fine Bridal / Alyssa Kristin dresses

Rentals: All Occasions, Glitz & Glam Dress Rental, Perspective Event Design

Catering: Gum Tree

Stationary: To Have and To Hold

BC Wildlife Park | Robert The Bobcat

Happy #Caturday - Here's a video of Robert the Bobcat to make you smile.

My entire career, I have worked on honing the questions, skills, tips and tricks that help me connect with the subjects of my videos to document their stories, capture their emotion, and share it with the world…this is my passion.

Do you know where all that hard work does NOT pay off? Animals. They tend not to listen, they don't repeat actions for me, and unfortunately I can never seem to get them to tell their story

In our industry, they say “never work with animals”, but I have truly enjoyed finding a way to share their stories and why being at the BC Wildlife Park is beneficial for them.

Did you know that the majority of the animals at the BC Wildlife Park are there because they are no longer able to live in the wild? This not-for-profit organization is a rehabilitation centre for orphaned and injured wildlife. Please be sure to head to the park to visit and support the animals that live there!

#wildtimesawaityou

RIH Foundation | Doan Honorary Chair Announcement

In support of the New Patient Care Tower at the Royal Inland Hospital, Shane and Andrea Doan have been named Honorary Chairs of the 'Together We Rise' campaign, to assist the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation in achieving its $35-million fundraising goal

We hope you enjoy watching this announcement video we created, and learning more about the Doans and their love for Kamloops!

TCSC | Youth Fitness Program

This promo video is part of a series we are working on with Tournament Capital Strength & Conditioning.

The TCSC Youth Fitness Program is designed to introduce kids to the gym and improving their fitness early on, to ensure they have the tools to stay fit and healthy into adulthood.

The main goal of this this video was to capture the happiness of the kids training, but if I'm being honest there wasn't a lot of smiling going on during the workouts . However, the smiles that followed when they finished their workout, shattered a PR, or completed an exercise they previously weren't able to do were definitely worth capturing!

Morelli-Chertkow Lawyers | Promotional Video

Not only did we have the pleasure of collaborating with Fresh Inc. on this promo video for Morelli Chertkow LLP - it was also such a pleasure to work with the lawyers and staff at Morelli. You can tell by talking to anyone who is part of this firm, that they have so much vested interest and passion for this company and the areas of law they specialize in.

This was my first time creating a series of videos for a law firm and I learned so much about the industry, which is truly what I love about my job! I am constantly working with new businesses and getting to know the ins and outs of different industries, which is the exact reason I became a videographer.

Haley's Story | BC Transit

Meet Haley, Kamloops Resident and Urban Systems Ltd. employee.

When Haley began working from the office again in June of 2020, she made the decision to start taking public transit to and from work - it was free at the time, so why not try it out?!

Turns out, she loves it! Not only is she saving around $2,000 a year not paying for parking and gas for her commute, she has also made great connections while strolling through her neighbourhood and with the drivers on her route. Plus, the spare time while riding the bus allows her some downtime to relax and catch up on her digital life.

This video is part of a series we’ve been working on with BC Transit and City of Kamloops, as a means of encouraging the Kamloops community to take public transit and view it in a new, more positive light.

Mel's Story | BC Transit

Meet Mel (what a Gem!)

Mel lives with a rare genetic condition known as Retinitis Pigmentosa, so he only has between 2-5% eyesight. Despite this, he volunteers at the Mount Paul Community Food Centre several times a week, helping the staff to prepare food and meals for members of the Kamloops community who need them most. Public transit allows Mel the ability to travel to and from this volunteer position on his own, providing him with invaluable freedom and independence.

Mel’s story is just one of a series of videos we are working on for the ‘Stories of Transit’ project with the City of Kamloops and BC Transit - a campaign which we hope will encourage the Kamloops community to look at public transit in a new/positive light, and hopefully integrate it into their own lives, as a means of traveling around the city

BC WILDLIFE PARK EDUCATION PROGRAMS

We love working with our friends at the BC Wildlife Park for so many reasons, but these are our top two:

1) We are animal lovers

2) We are passionate about showcasing the importance of these programs and the education they provide

As a filmmaker, something I've personally really struggled with over the past year is capturing people with masks on. While masks were imperative for the safety of our community, it is very challenging to capture emotions when the majority of someone's face is covered.

BUT - we are working on more videos with the BC Wildlife Park and we can't wait to film full faces, spend more time with the animals, and share the videos with you!

RETURN TO SPORT | SOCCER

Return to Sport is a project we have been working on with Tourism Kamloops and City of Kamloops to welcome both athletes and spectators back to Canada's Tournament Capital, as soon as it is safe to do so.

#staytuned - we'll be featuring more vignettes soon!

RIH Together We Rise Campaign

A few weeks ago we shared some behind the scenes content from a project we’ve been working on with the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation - and here it is! This video is part of the RIH Foundation 'Together We Rise' campaign, in support of the hospital's new patient care tower.

An interesting element to this video is the fact we used real patients and healthcare workers, rather than actors. In addition, we’ve created short films about two of the patients featured in this video, and we’ll be sharing their stories with you over the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

Kamloops Wastewater Treatment Centre

Happy #earthday

The City of Kamloops Wastewater Treatment plant receives enough wastewater to fill 12 Olympic size swimming pools every day. The water is treated and reclaimed in our city’s state of the art facility and used for non-food crop irrigation, golf course irrigation and wildfire suppression.

This video we worked on with the City a few years ago, outlines the whole process from start to finish!

#reducereuserecycle

SOHS ADDICTION STORY | ROCKER BRADY

TW (Trigger Warning): this video contains graphic scenes depicting drug use and addiction, which may be traumatic for some viewers.

This is the first of two films we created for St'at'imc Outreach Health Services in conjunction with the Lillooet Tribal Council. The purpose of this project is to educate and inform young people about the possible causes and dangers associated with drug and alcohol addiction.

We are in awe of the courage and strength Rocker Brady exhibited while sharing his story for this project. Telling one’s personal story is never easy, especially when it involves revisiting traumatic events or memories from the past. We are so proud of Rocker for putting himself in this vulnerable position, because ultimately his story may help or possibly save someone’s life.

BEHIND THE SCENES | RIH TOWER CAMPAIGN PROJECT

A couple of behind the scenes snaps of us working on an exciting project with the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation that we'll be sharing with you later this month - Stay tuned!

Note my beloved 'sherpa' Kathleen Fisher Photography has upgraded from pulling my equipment around for me, to pulling ME around so I can get those smooth "dolly" shots...what would I do without her?!

Photo credit: Tiffany Christianson Photography

SMALL BUSINESS BC AWARDS | best solopreneur FINALIST

Words cannot describe how incredibly excited and honoured I am to have been named as one of the Top 5 Finalists for Best Solopreneur in the 2021 Small Business BC Awards, amongst some absolutely outstanding BC businesses.

From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU to those who nominated and voted for us, and to everyone who has supported and encouraged me in running and growing Aspect Film Works over the past 5 years here in Kamloops, BC

YKA Strong Campaign | Virtual Fitness

This was one of the first videos we were able to film after the initial Covid lockdown! It was so great to get to know these amazing women, and showcase how quickly they pivoted to serve the community.

The best part is, all 3 of these local businesses now have an On-Demand fitness membership for you to enjoy. Check out BARRE Kamloops Yoga Now Kamloops K Spin Indoor Cycling Studio for on-demand classes right in the comfort of your own home.

RIH Grateful Patient | Mike Hartt

This one really hits the heartstrings for the Aspect team.

From the moment we met Mike and his family, we connected instantly. They are such beautiful, positive people, who we were very honoured to get to know and build a friendship with.

This was the first project the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation ever hired Aspect Film Works for, and since that time we have created an outstanding working relationship that we are very grateful for.

When working with the RIH Foundation, there is never a lack of inspiring stories to tell or incredible people to meet. One of the best parts, is highlighting the healthcare heroes in our community.

ACS Website Video

We absolutely loved working with Aluminum Curtainwall Systems to create this promotional video, highlighting their manufacturing process from start to finish.

Throughout the shoot, it felt as though every corner we turned, revealed something new and even more intriguing to film! We really enjoy capturing manufacturing of all variations, as the potential to get creative with the shots along with the content itself is pretty much endless.

ACS is a Kamloops based company, but they work on projects all over North America - including buildings you’ve probably walked past several times in downtown Vancouver, such as the Vancouver Convention Centre!

Fun fact: We weren’t able to fly down to the US to capture time-lapse footage of the ACS building projects, so we ended up animating still photos to make them look like time-lapses! Could you tell?

Videos like this can be used for all of all sorts of purposes, including online marketing & promotion, recruitment, virtual trade shows and conferences...just to name a few!