THE PATH OF GREY OWL. from GOH on Vimeo.
I must have watched this video five or six times consecutively. It’s shot wonderfully, in a way that makes me feel like I’m just wasting my time shooting, while at the same time inspiring me to pick up my camera film everything around me.
The use of audio is worth noting as well. You should just watch it already.
From the description:
“The question is not what we get out of nature, but what can we give back to nature.”
This film follows world renowned Woodsman Ray Mears through the wilderness of Temagami, Canada as he explores the path of acclaimed author and conservationist Grey Owl (also known as Archibald Belaney). While Ray reflects on the landscape that shaped Grey Owl into the person that he was, Ray further delves into Grey Owl’s message about protecting our wilderness and why this is still so relevant and important in our present day.
For me, this is a piece that evokes my love for the natural world and wild country – an intimate portrait of the landscape and region of Temagami.
Produced in partnership by Northeastern Ontario & the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation.
For more information on Grey Owl, please visit: blog.raymears.com/2016/01/06/ray-mears-on-the-legend-of-grey-owl/
For your chance to win a trip to Ontario with Ray Mears as your guide, please visit: ontariotravel.net/contest
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WINNER – Best Video Category, PDN Photo Annual Award 2016
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OFFICIAL SELECTION:
Reel Paddling Film Festival 2016
Wildlife Conservation Film Festival 2016
San Francisco Documentary Festival 2016
Rochester International Film Festival 2016
ITSA Shorts Film Festival 2016
Chattanooga Film Festival 2016
Vaughan Film Festival 2016
Lakeshorts International Short Film Festival 2016
Great Lakes Environmental Film Festival 2016
Barcelona Planet Film Festival 2016
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Starring: Ray Mears / Alex Mathias / Virginia McKenzie / Tom Saville
Director / Cinematographer: Goh Iromoto
Editor / Colour: Goh Iromoto
Assistant Editors: Nike Anderson Valeus / Courtney Boyd
Motion Designer: Jay Smith @ Upstate Post
Re-recording Mixer & Sound Editor: Joe Barrucco @ Timeline Audio
Traditional Drumming (Intro): Roger Assiniwe
Original Music (Ending Credits): “Spirit Journey” by David Laronde
Other Music:
“Where Is Hope” by Salomon Lightelm @ Musicbed
“Midnight” by Salomon Lightelm @ Musicbed
“We Are Infinte” by Salomon Lightelm @ Musicbed
“I Sought My Love Beyond the Hill, I Found Her Bathed in Waters Still” by Aural Method @ Musicbed
Additional Wildlife Footage: Hugo Kitching
Grey Owl Mississagi Historical Film Footage: Mary Whelan & Marlene O’Connor Depledge
Logistical Coordinator: Steve Bruno
Location & Guide Support: Gary & Joanie McGuffin
Special Thanks:
Temagami First Nation and Bear island
Jamie Saville
Smoothwater Outfitters
Temagami Canoe Company
Temagami Canoe Festival
Carolyn Laronde
Ontario Parks
Lakeland Airways
This film was produced in partnership with:
Northeastern Ontario
Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation
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