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An Afternoon at Abkhazi
I spent a recent afternoon at the lovely, peaceful Abkhazi garden in Victoria, BC. I’m really excited to be working on a few video projects with the Land Conservancy of BC- it’s inspiring and encourages me to spend more time shooting and editing video.
I tried to incorporate all aspects of the garden in this video- the flowers, ducks, turtles, landscapes, humans, insects, silence…
Molly and Murray, resident ducks, enjoy the garden with their young ones.
“The Abkhazi Garden is an exquisite heritage home and garden located in Victoria, British Columbia…Prince and Princess Abkhazi began creating their garden in 1946.”
The Abkhazis worked together on their creation for over 40 years, referring to it as “their child”. After their deaths the Garden changed hands, and in February 2000, The Land Conservancy purchased the property to save it from becoming a townhouse development.”
Shot and edited by Cassie O’Neil (antlerlash.com) for The Land Conservancy of BC
Music by Mister Tahti
I noticed the framing similarities while going through old photos, so I threw them together
That’s me sitting in the dirt on a college set designed by Jason
Cassie @ antlerlash.com
Our submission to Acuvue’s “See What Could Be” contest has won an Honorable Mention Award on Poptent! Cool!
Updates: I am in my second week at Strathcona Park Lodge and Outdoor Education Centre and I’m having a great time. Every morning I wake up to the mountains, I laugh a lot, and I feel healthier than ever. It’s wonderful being around people who are enthusiastic about the environment and life in general. Wildlife and nature filmmaking looks promising this summer- on my first day, I watched deer graze up close. The deck is occupied by many hummingbirds and hilarious Steller’s Jays.
I look forward to a great summer!
Antlerlash Productions specialize in short films and documentaries with a focus on nature, music, and the arts.
Check out the trailer for Signage, directed by Jonathan Raciunas (fellow Lithuanian) and starring Andrew Appelle (fellow Thunder Bay-ite?)
Signage premiered at TIFF Bell Lightbox a few weeks ago. It’s a comedy about guys who make signs.
My fellow Canadian filmmakers and artists:
As I read each party’s platform for the upcoming federal election, I’d like to share a few notes from the NDP party platform that may be of interest to you:
5.2 Ensuring canada’s arts and culture thrive
• We will promote the production and broadcast of Canadian content on Canadian television and in Canadian theatres, and will strongly support Canada’s performing arts, cultural institutions, and creators.
5.3 Building home-grown film and tv production
• We will ensure Canadian TV and telecom networks remain Canadian-owned by maintaining effective regulations on foreign ownership;
• We will re-focus the mandate of the CRTC to promote and protect Canadian cultural industries;
• We will provide sustained funding for the Canada Media Fund and Telefilm Canada, enhance federal film incentives and develop a targeted strategy for the promotion of domestic films in Canada;
• We will set license requirements for broadcasters based on clear, binding and enforced performance standards for broadcasters, including increased Canadian drama.
2.1 Reducing the small business tax rate
• We will reduce the small business tax rate from 11 per cent to nine per cent to support a sector of our economy that creates nearly half of all new jobs in Canada.
Read the rest of the platform HERE.
The federal election is on May 2, 2011. Please vote!
(Photo credit: Liz Gareri Photography; on the set of “Refuge”)
Our commercial has been entered into the “See What Could Be” contest for Acuvue contact lenses.
It’s a bit abstract for the contest but still- fingers crossed!
The spot was shot on 16mm. It premiered at TIFF Bell Lightbox this past week.
Enjoy!
Humber Film- Directors of Photography
For the Humber Film grads: Here’s a little blast from the past.
Behind-the-scenes footage from our studio dramas in second year.
That last bit makes me choke up a little.
Director: Cassie O’Neil
Vancouver Island, BC
I am a cinematographer and editor drawing inspiration from the natural world, humans, and vintage photography. I was raised in Northern Ontario and educated in Toronto (Humber College).
I am a member of LIFT and DOC and have been involved with many organizations including the Images Festival, After Dark Festival, Out There with Melissa DiMarco, and the Toronto Screenwriting Conference.
I have directed several films including a feature documentary about an arts community in Northern Ontario, a short documentary about bears living in garbage dumps, a short documentary about Katherine Piro and Dr. Sketchy’s Toronto, and several music videos.
My films have screened at TIFF Bell Lightbox, Humber College, and the Royal Cinema in Toronto. I have worked with several formats and types of cameras including 35mm, 16mm, Super 8mm, HD, D-SLR, and RED.
My dream is to make nature documentaries for a living (hey National Geographic, call me.)
Contact me at:
oneil.cassie@gmail.com
