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
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Ed AkselrudProducer & Editor
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Ed AkselrudNarration
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Everett BumsteadCinematography
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Matthew TalaricoCinematography
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Ed AkselrudAerial Photography
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Matt HillExecutive Producer
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Tony HarrisonLogistics & Coordination
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Nicole HarrisonLogistics & Coordination
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Mike MadillLogistics & Coordination
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Stephanie ClementLogistics & Coordination
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Olivier LavaleeLogistics & Coordination
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Taviana MacLeodLogistics & Coordination
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:30 minutes 7 seconds
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Country of Origin:Canada
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Country of Filming:Canada
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Language:English
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Climate Week: Keep Cool and Watch the ActionNew York, NY
United States
September 21, 2022
World Premiere -
Montreal Independent Film FestivalMontreal, Quebec
Canada
WINNER - Best Environmental Documentary, Fall 2022 Season
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.