Mitchell McKenna - tagged with documentary http://mitchmckenna.com/feed en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss LifePress mitchellmckenna@gmail.com Rainbow Valley Documentary http://mitchmckenna.com/post/17531/rainbow-valley-documentary

Memories.

Rainbow Valley is a documentary about Prince Edward Island’s favourite amusement park. The Davison family opened Rainbow Valley in 1969 with the goal of providing Island families with an oasis of affordable family fun. Thirty-six years later it closed with very little warning, leaving a hole in PEI’s landscape and in its heart. This film explores what the amusement park meant to Islanders and what it means to them almost a decade after its closure. The documentary combines film and VHS home videos with 12 interviews with people that were involved with Rainbow Valley or those whose lives have been greatly affected by the amusement park.

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Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:30:00 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/17531/rainbow-valley-documentary/rainbow-valley-documentary
Noisey: “Atlanta 2” [Documentary] http://mitchmckenna.com/post/17383/noisey-atlanta-2-documentary
Vice’s music channel Noisey just released Atlanta 2 on YouTube; the full 45 minute documentary where they explore the origins of the Trap music scene. They basically get the whitest-looking interviewers to interview the rappers, which somehow makes it even more entertaining. They interview Migos, Young Thug and several others. If you haven’t watched the first series from 2015 which was 10 episodes (each roughly 10 minutes long) you can watch the entire Noisey Atlanta Series 1 on Youtube. The first season included interviews with Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, 2 Chains and many more.
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Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:00:00 -0500 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/17383/noisey-atlanta-2-documentary/noisey-atlanta-2-documentary
Being Canadian http://mitchmckenna.com/post/16123/being-canadian

"BEING CANADIAN" chronicles the real-life quest of Robert Cohen, a proud Canadian, who sets off on a genuine and hilarious cross-Canada journey to prove, once and for all, that his beloved country is more than just lame stereotypes involving maple syrup and Mounties. Imagine "Sherman's March," but wearing a toque.

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Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:18:00 -0500 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/16123/being-canadian/being-canadian
Dream + Reach: The First 50 Years of Bose http://mitchmckenna.com/post/15059/dream-reach-the-first-50-years-of-bose-official-trailer

Neat video on Dr. Bose, his early creations to his company's more recent ones and how it's working with MIT.

Dream + Reach: The First 50 Years of Bose is a short film directed by Academy Award® winner Morgan Neville (2012 Best Documentary Feature: 20 Feet from Stardom).

See the full version here: http://dreamandreach.bose.com/watch

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Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:42:00 -0500 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/15059/dream-reach-the-first-50-years-of-bose-official-trailer/dream-reach-the-first-50-years-of-bose-official-trailer
Inspirational Artists: Pascal Campion http://mitchmckenna.com/post/14523/inspirational-artists-pascal-campion

An interview with one of my favorite artists. It's amazing he's been doing his sketches Monday to Friday for so many years.

Every Monday through Friday for the past 7+ years Pascal Campion had published his "Sketch of the Day (SOTD)." Every SOTD is a story that Pascal tells with his amazing talent. Pascal has thousands of fans following his SOTD, but if you ask him, he'll tell you that they are not fans, they are all his friends. That is just the type of person he is. This video is a glimpse into his process and his insight. Watch as he translates emotion into art.

http://pascalcampion.com

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Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:05:00 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/14523/inspirational-artists-pascal-campion/inspirational-artists-pascal-campion
Rainbow Valley Documentary Trailer http://mitchmckenna.com/post/14022/rainbow-valley-documentary-trailer

Wow, so many childhood memories for anyone from PEI. Wish I had known about the indiegogo campaign, I would have donated. Looking forward to watching the full thing.

Rainbow Valley is a documentary about Prince Edward Island’s favourite amusement park. The Davison family opened Rainbow Valley in 1969 with the goal of providing Island families with an oasis of affordable family fun. Thirty-six years later it closed with very little warning, leaving a hole in PEI’s landscape and in its heart. This film explores what the amusement park meant to Islanders and what it means to them almost a decade after its closure. The documentary combines film and VHS home videos with 12 interviews with people that were involved with Rainbow Valley or those whose lives have been greatly affected by the amusement park. Rainbow Valley is scheduled to premiere in August 2014.

You can follow the facebook page for updates.

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Wed, 05 Feb 2014 16:30:00 -0500 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/14022/rainbow-valley-documentary-trailer/rainbow-valley-documentary-trailer
Cranberries http://mitchmckenna.com/post/13326/cranberries

Huh, had no clue cranberries were grown like this. Redbull turns it into a wakeboarding opportunity.

I had the opportunity to co-produce and direct a YouTube web series with Adam Buck, for Red Bull Media House in 2012 called Winch Sessions. This was by far my favorite episode, and some of my crews best work. Along with amazing imagery, you get to learn how cranberries are harvested. No berries were destroyed while making this. Cranberries are tough as hell, there was zero waste of food. As far as sanitation goes, it's an open body of water. A few dudes in wetsuits wont hurt a thing.

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Sat, 31 Aug 2013 18:13:00 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/13326/cranberries/cranberries
Varanasi, India: http://mitchmckenna.com/post/12939/varanasi-india-beyond

“BEYOND” is an exclusive documentary featuring photographer Joey L. Set in Varanasi, India. The documentary by filmmaker Cale Glendening follows Joey and his assistant Ryan as they complete their latest photo series- “Holy Men.” Almost every major religion breeds ascetics; wandering monks who have renounced all earthly possessions, dedicating their lives to the pursuit of spiritual liberation. Their reality is dictated only by the mind, not material objects. Even death is not a fearsome concept, but a passing from the world of illusion.

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Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:25:00 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/12939/varanasi-india-beyond/varanasi-india-beyond
Firestorm: The story of the bushfire at Dunalley | The Guardian http://mitchmckenna.com/post/12878/firestorm-the-story-of-the-bushfire-at-dunalley-the-guardian

Firestorm, the Guardian's documentary of this year's bushfires in Tasmania using full-screen video & interactive responsive design to create an immersive portrayal of the crisis. #longread

A screenshot of the front 'page' of the Firestorm package

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/interactive/2013/may/26/firestorm-bushfire-dunalley-holmes-family

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Thu, 30 May 2013 13:57:40 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/12878/firestorm-the-story-of-the-bushfire-at-dunalley-the-guardian/firestorm-the-story-of-the-bushfire-at-dunalley-the-guardian
Naki'o - Short Documentary http://mitchmckenna.com/post/12812/nakio

A short documentary about the world's first dog to receive four prosthetic limbs.

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Fri, 03 May 2013 13:41:00 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/12812/nakio/nakio
I Want to Say - Documentary on Autism http://mitchmckenna.com/post/12556/i-want-to-say

'I Want to Say' is an emotional and inspiring 27-minute documentary short that tells the story of Hacking Autism, a newly adopted Autism Speaks initiative devoted to unlocking the voices of children with autism through technology.

The film sprang from the desire to share the true stories of hope of six children with autism who communicated for the first time through the use of touch technology. Find out more about the initiative at http://AutismSpeaks.org/IWantToSay

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Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:31:00 -0500 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/12556/i-want-to-say/i-want-to-say
Why Build a Sun on Earth? http://mitchmckenna.com/post/11882/why-build-a-sun-on-earth

This film offers an informative and entertaining spectacle that demonstrates the benefits of nuclear fusion research and empowers its young audiences to be part of the solution for our energy future.

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Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:06:00 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/11882/why-build-a-sun-on-earth/why-build-a-sun-on-earth
Indie Game: The Movie - Trailer http://mitchmckenna.com/post/11360/indie-game-the-movie-available-june-12

Indie Game: The Movie is a documentary about video games, their creators and the craft. The film follows the dramatic journeys of indie game developers as they create their games, and as they release those works, and themselves, to the world. This trailer and the film features: Edmund McMillen & Tommy Refenes (supermeatboy.com) Phil Fish (polytroncorporation.com) and Jonathan Blow (braid-game.com)

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Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:08:00 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/11360/indie-game-the-movie-available-june-12/indie-game-the-movie-available-june-12
Breaking the Silence in the NY Subway http://mitchmckenna.com/post/9313/just-keep-going-you-got-nothing-to-lose

I saw this video on the latest episode of webbeat.tv, and felt compelled to share it. The subway, though surrounded with countless people, can be a very isolated and lonely place. Titled "Just Keep Going, You Got Nothing To Lose", Luke Rudkowski undertakes a personal project that starts with simply talking to the people around him. It’s about life and freedom and what it means. You can read more about the project at wearechange.org.

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Mon, 28 Mar 2011 02:35:00 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/9313/just-keep-going-you-got-nothing-to-lose/just-keep-going-you-got-nothing-to-lose
Invisible People Project Trailer http://mitchmckenna.com/post/8318/invisible-people-project-trailer

Mark Horvath is on a mission -- to "Shine a Light on the Crisis of Homelessness." Mark has been traveling the country, creating a feature-length documentary film and a web campaign. The purpose is to tell the stories of homelessness through the eyes of those who are actually living its reality. As someone who was formerly homeless himself, Horvath tries to explore innovative responses to the urgent crisis of homelessness across the country.

You can check out more at invisiblepeople.tv

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Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:30:00 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/8318/invisible-people-project-trailer/invisible-people-project-trailer
Freakonomics - Movie Trailer http://mitchmckenna.com/post/8060/freakonomics-trailer

A documentary about "Freakonomics," which has been described as melding pop culture with economics. A different director will tackle each chapter of the book. Freakonomics exposes the hidden side of everything, debunking conventional wisdom, and revealing what answers may come if one just asks the right questions.

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Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:22:00 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/8060/freakonomics-trailer/freakonomics-trailer
Waiting For Superman - Infographic http://mitchmckenna.com/post/7661/takepart-participant-media-waiting-for-superman-infographic

This 2-minute animation was created in order to appear in the introduction of the documentary “Waiting for Superman” which highlights the current difficulties in the U.S., particularly in terms of education.

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Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:14:00 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/7661/takepart-participant-media-waiting-for-superman-infographic/takepart-participant-media-waiting-for-superman-infographic
Room With A View: Dubai Timelapses http://mitchmckenna.com/post/5912/room-with-a-view-dubai-timelapses-tests-from-atlantis-hotel

All shot from the Atlantis hotel, to be used in documentary on Dubai Royal Family. First sequence and penultimate sequence done with Panasonic GF1, the rest with the Canon 5DmkII and Canon 7D.

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Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:40:00 -0500 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/5912/room-with-a-view-dubai-timelapses-tests-from-atlantis-hotel/room-with-a-view-dubai-timelapses-tests-from-atlantis-hotel
Rock, Paper, Scissors: A Geek Tragedy http://mitchmckenna.com/post/5177/rock-paper-scissors-a-geek-tragedy-trailer

By founding the World Rock Paper Scissors Society, Graham and Douglas Walker hoped to promote Rock Paper Scissors as a fun and safe way to resolve disputes as well as a competitive sport. However, when thousands of RPS fanatics converge on the World RPS Championships, they're caught between big business, talk show pundits, Playmate mascots, and a battle of good versus evil that asks the question: Can purity beat commerce? "Rock Paper Scissors: A Geek Odyssey" dives headfirst into an extreme subculture and tracks the evolution of RPS into a legitimate sport of skill and strategy, worthy of training and competition, culminating with the World RPS Championships. It is an intimate look at some fascinating people who have devoted themselves to this game and turned it into a world of their own. Cast: IndiePix

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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:39:00 -0500 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/5177/rock-paper-scissors-a-geek-tragedy-trailer/rock-paper-scissors-a-geek-tragedy-trailer
New York city portrait, HD time lapse, April 2006, music by Moby http://mitchmckenna.com/post/4085/new-york-city-portrait-hd-time-lapse-april-2006-music-by-moby

I shot this film in april 2006 during a 3 week stay in NYC. It was an incredible time, the city holds so many surprises. I shot it with a Canon 400D (ruining it, the shutter gave out :-) I´ve had lots of help with this project, enabling shots from the german embassy and even out of the 44th floor of the Crysler Building. It is the first of a series of city portraits , coming soon: Hong Kong, Shanghai and Istanbul so stay tuned. Cast: Max Moos

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Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:03:00 -0400 http://mitchmckenna.com/post/4085/new-york-city-portrait-hd-time-lapse-april-2006-music-by-moby/new-york-city-portrait-hd-time-lapse-april-2006-music-by-moby