I only shot the opening credit footage for this. I have already posted the stills from this event. Thanks to Ryan Mah (@Unisonpress), Jana Hanova and Jake Hermiston for video production.

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As sultry hot days build around the end of August, I find myself reaching for every last ray of sunshine before the Pineapple Express rolls in. Although summer in Vancouver usually is slow to start, this year has been particularly cool, dreary and disappointing—dubbed ‘Bummer Summer’ by many.

Special thanks to collaborators Brad Klees of the band Jenny, Spencer Kathrens and Justin Parsons of Inner City Elegance for a compelling sound track that captures the energy of a bustling, urban oasis.

Change is easy when you want it but environmental education by itself is not enough to inspire people to change the way they think and act. There needs to be an emotional connection for us to become actively involved and interested in protecting our water, air and wildlife.

Projecting Change is a film festival that aims to educate and speak to your heart at the same time with compelling films on humanity’s environmental impact in the hope that you will go home and make a change in your everyday life.

This year’s gala opening at the Fifth Avenue Cinema featured the documentary “End Of The Line”, an official selection of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival followed by a discussion panel featuring David Suzuki, commercial fishers and marine conservation experts on how to achieve sustainable fisheries

After a lively talk the gala moved on to Trunk Gallery for an Eco Chic after party where a lot of beautiful people showed up for the wine tasting, music and a charity silent auction on a huge array of eco-friendly products and services.