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Paddling Paradise

A captivating and immersive documentary that delves into the sense of adventure, and cultural significance of canoeing in Canada.

Film takes viewers on an epic journey with a Brian, Harald and Charles based in the province of Manitoba located in the middle of the Canadian Prairies. Three passionate canoeing enthusiasts as they navigate the water route following a series of lakes linked by portages.

  • Patryk Szmidt
    Director
  • Patryk Szmidt
    Producer
  • Justin Delorme
    Music Composer
  • Natalia Lyczkowska
    Visual designer
  • Brian Hydesmith
    Key Cast
  • Charles Burchill
    Key Cast
  • Harald Weigeldt
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature, Television
  • Genres:
    Outdoor, Adventure, Canoeing, Paddling
  • Runtime:
    49 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 11, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 CAD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Patryk Szmidt

Patryk is a producer, director, and director of photography based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He began his journey in the film industry after studying journalism at the University of Wroclaw in Poland. After gaining valuable experience in film, he relocated to Winnipeg, Canada to further his filmmaking career, a pursuit he continues to this day. He is a founder of Kicker Films Inc., production company.

In the documentary field, he produced, directed, and filmed the series Paddling Paradise in collaboration with Bell Fibe TV1. He also produced, directed, and filmed short documentaries Ironpol and Creature Lady, as well as several scripted and unscripted film.

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