Making the invisible visible. Storyteller, filmmaker, and producer. Founder of @takeactionfilms. #GroundWarDoc
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What an amazing process that we had the privilege to document last week for our new film Garbage2. Thanks to Mark and his team for hosting us. lnkd.in/gTT_7b67
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The recent documentary series by Carolyn Jarvis on the #failures of foster care in Ontario is a stark reminder of the urgent need for systemic change. The heartbreaking stories of children who have suffered unimaginable trauma while in foster care highlig…lnkd.in/gud7W5cv
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Super proud that Ground War keeps making the news. Especially when the Guardian pays attention.
Message me. Let's set up a screening in your community today! lnkd.in/gV6aju92
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We need more stories like this. What a disgrace.
Thank you Carolyn and team for your investigation. You have opened my eyes. lnkd.in/g8aVe-Ky
Fantastic, thought provoking! All garments should carry these tags to show their true cost to our planet. lnkd.in/ezJxzqVx
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This is amazing. Who is the next community to raise their voice about getting toxic chemicals out of spaces we all enjoy. Book your event now takeactionfilms.com
@ToxicFreeNW
.@andrewnisker's father was a healthy ski instructor into the age of 80, but died suddenly from #NonHodgkins lymphoma. Nisker's @GroundWarDoc investigates the links between his father's death and chemicals used in #golf. RSVP at bit.ly/GroundWar21
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Hope you enjoy & are inspired. It features our fight for safe lawns in @TakomaParkMD & we did finally win the battle in @MontgomeryCoMD. Fewer lawn pesticides helps #savethebees & keeps kids safe.
Here we go again! Casting begins for the sequel to Garbage! The Revolution Starts At Home. Over a decade later we want to hear your trashy tales. If you live in Ontario, visit our casting page to find out more. Good luck!
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Not sure about you but @inspiration4x kept the family entertained and dreaming all weekend. Welcome home. Thanks for the distraction! 😁
This screenshot from Coral Ghosts represents to me a moment of Zen and hope for our planet.
As summertime rolls in, we will be taking a break at Take Action Films. We are currently working on a lot of exciting projects which we can't wait to tell you about in the fall!
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Our partners at @NOAAFish_PIRO are now exploring the use of 3D structure-from-motion photogrammetry to better monitor the health and status of #CoralReef ecosystems. Explore more here: go.usa.gov/x6Ab2 #OceanDecade #GenerationRestoration
ALT 3D model of a coral reef on Oahu, Hawaii
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Y is for Yellow Scroll Coral
Classed as Vulnerable by the IUCN the Turbinaria reniformis are believed to be in decline in their habitat of the Indian & Pacific Oceans, as overall coral reef habitat in the area is also declining.
#EDGEspecies #WeirdWednesday
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MARLENE
Closes today!
Tix at watch.eventive.org/offa2021
Marlene is a film inspired by Marlene Truscott, a housewife who fought to exonerate her husband from a crime he didn't commit.
Available to unlock til tonight at 8 pm. Once you start watching you have 7 days to finish.
It’s important to remember that the people are what truly make or break any experience. Here’s to the best crew we could ask for, and our unforgettable adventure in Indonesia filming Coral Ghosts.
#offa #endlessfilms #coralghosts # Goreau
Beautiful Biorock structures I filmed in Indonesia! Biorock is a technology that helps corals grow.
#coralreef #coralghosts #Goreau #reefrestoration #photooftheday
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The Oakville Film Festival is June 23rd - 29th.
Over 100 films online in 7 days - feature films, docs and short films from Canada and around the world.
Don't miss the Q&As with cast & crew - most films available for 7 days.
Schedule & Tickets at offa.ca/2021
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Wide swaths of #forest land where coniferous trees are grown for harvest & processing are doused with #glyphosate via helicopters in order to manage understory trees and shrubs that would compete with the conifers. #pesticides beyondpesticides.org/dailyne…
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The Oakville Film Festival is online June 23rd - 29th and is available across Canada. Over 100 films in 7 days, this is our biggest festival yet!
Feature films, documentaries & short films from Canada and around the world.
Visit offa.ca/2021 for schedule & tickets.
