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Redpatch is a film that explores the inspiration for an original play written by Sean Oliver and Raes Calvert (Hardline Productions) about a young Metis soldier from the Nuu-chah-nulth nation of Vancouver Island who volunteers to fight for Canada in the First World War. Set in both Canada and the battlefields of France, Repatch (the play) follows the experiences of this young soldier as he endures the horrors of war. Director ‑ David Kiess

Handpan Man chronicles Johann Mcbee as he propells his previous music training into the expanding arena of Music Therapy. On his musical journey, Johann has discovered the Handpan (or Hang), and is striving to incorporate this instrument into his repertoire for music therapy session work. Our film delves into Johann’s ongoing mastery of the instrument he uses in his practice, which allows us insights into his character and the profession he has chosen. The history of his personal handpan hunt provides backdrop for our discovery of what life experiences brought him to the craft of music therapy. UBC100 Film Festival 2016 selection. Director ‑ David Kiess

The Choice is Claire – In this post election interview, Claire Martin recaps the challenges of the 2016 federal election campaign. Claire provides insights into the workings of the campaign, and some of the key issues from her platform. Her candid reflections illuminate the difficulties of translating peoples desires into votes. Director ‑ David Kiess

Midnight is a docudrama about the threat of Nuclear War during the Cold War that spawned massive peace rallies in Vancouver. This fictional drama chronicled the experience of two people who are “lucky” enough to reach a nuclear fallout shelter after a bomb is dropped on Vancouver, as they try to grapple with the physical and mental deterioration they experience in that isolation. The film premiered on SuperChannel and also screened later on First Choice networks. Director, Writer and Editor – David Kiess

Swingspan is a documentary film about the history of the Cambie Street Bridge including the demolition of its predecessor, the Connaught Bridge. Film includes archival film and photographs as well as contemporary footage. Assistant Editor – David Kiess 

Ranch is a film about The Ranch Project, an art installation in the foothills of the Rockies, which was filmed over the course of year, through the 4 seasons, with time-lapse 16 mm Bolex photography. In the film-on-art genre, ‘Ranch’ is a clever mix of old Westerns, TV news, and gorgeous experimental film making with a very cool soundtrack. Jay Scott in the Globe called it “a stunning documentary about a work of art… that actually has become a work of art.” The artist is Alan Wood. Assistant Editor – David Kiess