Other Projects
The Strong Woman Song (2006) (In distribution)
This short drama is set in a small on-reserve radio station where four women
from different parts of the world come together to share their experiences
with HIV/AIDS. We meet Nisarat, a village girl from Thailand sold into prostitution,
Natalia, a Russian housewife, Samira, a South African doctor, and Sky, an
aboriginal Canadian living on a reserve. One by one, the women tell their
stories, getting their message out and giving each other strength in the process.
Made for the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)and the Wabano Centre
for Aboriginal Health.
Strong Woman Song features at the 10th Healing Our Spirits Aboriginal HIV/AIDS
Conference in Cranbrook, B.C. at the end of May. CPHA reports the DVD is "flying
off the shelves!"
River Echo Language School Promotional Video (2005) (In
distribution)
Dubbed into four languages, this short video promoting a local language school
introduces potential students to the possibilities offered by a language holiday
in Wakefield, Quebec. Not only do they get a tour of the facilities and personalized
programs offered, but they also learn how their language studies, whether
relaxed or intensive, will be woven right into an extraordinary experience
of the beautiful surroundings and local culture.
Made for the River Echo Landuage School.
NALOGU: Everyone Lends a Hand (Elementary School version)
(2005) (In distribution)
NALOGU: A Sustainable Livelihood (High School version) (2006)
(In distribution)
Shot in Northern Ghana, these educational videos are a window into life in
the rural African village of Nalogu, showing how this community is working
with the Canadian Hunger Foundation and local partners to improve quality
of life for everyone. With our host, Global Education Specialist, Sandra Adamchuk,
we meet Baba a local famer, and his family. We accompany the family into the
fields, learn how to make shea butter, and go to the market, all the while
seeing how families benefit from the knowledge and skills gained through these
partnerships.
Made for the C.H.F. and the Canadian International Developement Agency.
Buffalo Tracks (In repeats)
APTN’s top rated show, each week Buffalo Tracks hosted outstanding Aboriginal
leaders, musicians, and artists from across Canada and the States. Working
with Gary Farmer, Robert Rooney was Supervising Producer for three seasons,
producing over 70 episodes for Laughing Dog Plays.
The Wakefield Bridge Story (1997) (In distribution)
This video tells the story of a community determined, against all odds, to
rebuild its most prized and historic landmark. When the 1915 Gendron covered
bridge was destroyed by arsonists in 1984, residents mourned as if they had
suffered the death of a dear friend. Soon, however, their grief gave way to
the desire for action as they undertook the task of gathering army of volunteers
as well as raising over $600,000 (an enormous sum for such a small community)
to rebuild the bridge. In the summer of 1997, after a decade of dogged persistence,
the bridge was finally reborn, built to the exact specifications of the original,
and sits to this day in all its splendor over the Gatineau river.
Made in association with Vivian Hanwell Productions and Canadian Heritage.
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