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Keep Cool: Fortifying British Columbia

***WINNER*** - BEST DOCUMENTARY @ International Migration & Environmental Film Festival
***WINNER*** - Best Environmental Documentary @ Montreal Independent Film Festival, Fall 2022 Season
***WINNER*** - Best Drone @ RED Movie Awards, Fall 2022 Season
***WINNER*** - Best Environmental Themed Film @ New York City IO Film Festival
***WINNER*** Best Long Form Short Film @ New York Science & Nature Feedback Film Festival (January 2023)
***FINALIST*** Best International Film @ Oregon Documentary Film Festival
***SELECTION*** - Cannes Short Film Festival
***SELECTION*** - NYC Independent Film Festival
***SELECTION*** - Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival

In 2017 and 2018 British Columbia experienced devastating wildfires that reshaped the province. From the ashes, a surprisingly complex “war machine” arose to reforest the scarred land. Keep Cool: Fortifying British Columbia explores this machine, the key players involved, and the significance of government-designated Old Grown Management Areas in the province’s north.

Produced at ONE TREE PLANTED, a global reforestation non-profit helping restore forests around the globe. More information at: https://onetreeplanted.org

  • Ed Akselrud
    Producer & Editor
  • Ed Akselrud
    Narration
  • Everett Bumstead
    Cinematography
  • Matthew Talarico
    Cinematography
  • Ed Akselrud
    Aerial Photography
  • Matt Hill
    Executive Producer
  • Tony Harrison
    Logistics & Coordination
  • Nicole Harrison
    Logistics & Coordination
  • Mike Madill
    Logistics & Coordination
  • Stephanie Clement
    Logistics & Coordination
  • Olivier Lavalee
    Logistics & Coordination
  • Taviana MacLeod
    Logistics & Coordination
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes 7 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Climate Week: Keep Cool and Watch the Action
    New York, NY
    United States
    September 21, 2022
    World Premiere
  • Montreal Independent Film Festival
    Montreal, Quebec
    Canada
    WINNER - Best Environmental Documentary, Fall 2022 Season
Director Biography

Ed is a Ukrainian born film and video editor. Hailing from the world of high-end TV trailers and promos, Ed has spent the years refining his punchy, engaging and kinetic editing style and working to translate it into the documentary space. He currently works for the global non-profit reforestation organization, One Tree Planted, producing films and videos documenting the activities of their partners across the world.

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