short films by Millennial Culture
Millennial Culture is the
story-telling branch of Moody Media.
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With forest fires dramatically on the rise, we wanted to see it first hand in the Okanagan region of British Columbia.
what made it special
When we arrived in Osoyoos, the fires were just billowing up. We documented as it climbed down the hill towards the city of Osoyoos, before capturing the water bombers fly over the bush and wildfires, attempting to prevent the devestation from spreading.
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We were so happy to capture a number of local events, and that many businesses were wanting to work with us in our first year of production! We've grown a lot, and so has the quality of our work. With that being said, we are humbly presenting what we think are the 'best bits' of our videography from the last year.
what made it special
Our goal has always been to share the important stories that are around us, to help grow local businesses through simple, modern digital marketing, and to show off the beautiful nature and landscapes that we live in. We hope this is the first reel of many.
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Mary Anne Cooper is Port Moody's most senior resident. She is still as sharp as a knife and was eager to help with the Port Moody Firefighters Pancake Breakfast. As a special thank you to Mary Anne for her generosity, the firefighters hand-delivered Mary Anne pancakes for her brunch. Graeme was able to capture this special moment in order to share it with the rest of the community.
what made it special
Earlier this year, Mary Anne was recognized with the BC Community Achievement Award. Through her efforts, the old Ioco townsite has been designated a heritage site. She is quoted as saying that the area is, "a gift, it’s a beautiful piece of land; it’s got water, forests, pathways, birds." Much of the old Ioco townsite, including buildings, streets, and architecture remains intact through her advocacy.
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While getting some fresh air, Graeme came across murals on the garage’s of some Klahanie homes. Intrigued, he took photos. While doing this, a stranger approached him, and asked him if he enjoyed the artwork…
What made it special
This interacation led to Graeme meeting Ladawne. After a brief chat, he offered to interview her, and share her artwork in video form. We are so proud of the outcome and love the spirit of community that Ladawne embraces.
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Graeme went out mountain biking in the summer of 2020 through the trails of Port Moody’s Heritage Mountain. Little did he know that danger would be lurking around the corner!
What made it special
Experiencing wildlife is what Port Moody — and Canada as a whole — is all about! By being ‘bear aware’, and by keeping a safe distance, Graeme was able to capture this moment on film.
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The smoke from the wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and California drifted north to Canada in September 2020. These wildfires had been ongoing for a number of weeks in August.
what made it special
Having just captured Port Moody’s serene beauty a few weeks before, Graeme was able to compare and contrast scenes from a normal day in the PNW, to the smokey hell it had become.
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We visited Tofino to document one of the most beautiful places on Earth. We found the topography to be unlike anything we had ever seen. The wildlife was extraordinary; seeing bald eagles survey their land, and whales surface just off the coast was unlike anything we had seen before.
What made it special
Experiencing this trip with family made it even more memorable. We explored the majestic rain forests of the Pacific Rim National Park where we saw ancient old growth trees that are more than 1000 years old. Tofino is any nature lovers dream.
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Graeme and two of his friends took a roadtrip down the coast of Oregon and captured the beautiful scenery and from that comes this once in a lifetime video project.
What Made It Special
Being able to capture one of the most special and untouched examples of natural beauty on the West Coast is one of the most exhilarating experiences any photographer can take part in.
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A beautiful, quiet night of snowfall prompted Graeme to go out and shoot the natural scene of Port Moody as it became engulfed in snow. What results is a masterful blend of muted shades and colours paced against the quiet ambient of snowfall.
What made it special
Graeme was able to shoot and edit this in under 24 hours, showing his eye for quality, and his backbone for hard work to deliver a masterclass in digital shorts; showcasing his surrounding area and do it in a time crunch.