Media Activism (29)
By Bella Sie On December 09, 2011 | 0 Comments
Thank you to all those who went to see Surviving Progress during it's opening week! The film was such a success in Vancouver and Toronto, it's being held over in both cities!
In Vancouver, Surviving Progress will continue playing at The Rio from December 9-15, and it will begin playing at Denman Cinemas from December 16-22, everyday at 7pm.
In Toronto, Surviving Progress will continue playing at Cumberland Four until December 22.
Please remember that you can contribute to the success of Surviving Progress by liking it's page on Facebook, following @surv_progress on twitter, and tweeting #SurvivingProgress to stay involved in the conversation.
Tweet Cheat Sheet
- #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) will be playing at #DenmanCinema in #Vancouver Dec 16-22! Showtimes: http://bit.ly/vsxfRu
- #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) will be held over for a THIRD week at Cumberland Four in #Toronto! Showtimes: http://t.co/GFT3Pxs8
- @briandjohnson reviews #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) in Macleans: http://t.co/hk789dEa
- #SurvivingProgress is getting rave reviews! Read the latest blog from @CorporationFilm:http://t.co/vUeLsU6c @surv_progress @alliancefilms
- Is Wall Street killing the environment? Read "The Road to #SurvivingProgress" by @leirenyoung http://bit.ly/sDcRdh @surv_progress
- Director @mathroy discusses what leads to societal collapse in @Nowtorontohttp://bit.ly/rBPQ2S #SurvivingProgress @surv_progress
- "In #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress), civilization should be viewed as an experiment" -- @georgiastraight http://bit.ly/vziou5
- @mathroy & HaroldCrooks talk to Tribute at #TIFF about #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) http://t.co/gs9qiYFh
- "#SurvivingProgress probes humanity's march to the brink" via @VancouverSun Read more: http://bit.ly/rRhBpi @surv_progress
- Listen to @mathroy talk about #SurvivingProgress on @cbcradio http://t.co/Cexa8Vkuand remember to follow @surv_progress
- First Financial Insights Inc: #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) "Most Important Film in Decades" http://bit.ly/sbmsXK
- @inmovies writes about #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) directed by @mathroy & Harlod Crooks http://bit.ly/tPaCLp
- "Provocative, brainy, visually arresting, disturbing." #SurvivingProgress (@surv_progress) http://bit.ly/vzMT3s
Every mouse click used to copy/paste a tweet, or share a link helps!
For info on Surviving Progress, keep reading after the jump.
Bella is the newest addition to Hello Cool World, enlisting for the cause at the end of 2010. A graduate of BCIT's Broadcast Communications for TV program, she's worked in all aspects of production and has a knack for new media & technology.
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By Kevin Young On October 17, 2011 | 1 Comments
It started with a simple call in Adbusters, a Vancouver based anti-consumerist magazine, and once the workplace of Hello Cool World's own Katherine Dodds, senior graphic designer Terry Sunderland, and photographer Nancy Bleck. The copy was to-the-point: “Occupy Wall Street. September 17. Bring tent.” Since that call to action, thousands of cities around the world have been rallying together in support of the occupy movement.
This past Saturday, October 15, the movement reached Vancouver and Hello Cool World was there to cover the event. With Bella Sie and a camera in tow, we hit the crowd to learn about what was on the people’s minds. Numerous social, economic, and political ideas were being shared. The talk of “change” was a constant and the vibe of the crowd while being incredibly peaceful and happy – it was clear motivation was in the air.
This movement has sparked a dialog though a gambit of people. Young to old voices are hitting the streets. The occupy movement has inspired various groups of people to band together and collectively bring awareness to the fundamental problems that plague society. At Occupy Vancouver I had a chance to speak with a lady named Galena. She was there with her fiancé Bruce, both holding signs stating that they are the 99 %. The 99% of the population that is not satisfied with the way our governments have been governing. They were not alone - fellow occupiers discussed the issues of corporate greed and the destruction of our natural resources. Overall the issues that were being discussed were important and vital to our communities. When you want to help people it is never a negative thing to stand up for what you believe in.
Tag(s):
Alternative Economics,
Be The Media,
Campaign 4 Corporate Harm Reduction,
Climate Change,
Corporate Personhood,
Environment,
Fair Trade,
Drug Policy ,
Downtown Eastside,
geopolitics,
Harm Reduction,
health promotion,
Media Activism
Kevin Young is Hello Cool Worlds media buyer - and loves his job! He enjoys working with the media community and everyone here at Hello Cool World.
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By Katherine Dodds On May 30, 2011 | 0 Comments
THE BALANCING ACT
I used to say that no matter how big or how small, every project we do is about juggling three balls: Technology, outreach and content.
I was out for wine at lunchtime with my cohorts and money people, Sandy & Rovin, and scribbled out the beginnings of what will be our new business plan. Now these worlds collide into one integrated organism. At the centre of our universe — is data. OK how geeky, I am sure many think — but it's not really about data per se, but tools to start conversations. What brought this on? We are seriously thinking about a web-rebuild for our campaign microsites, all held together by the Hello Cool World back end.
For a while now most of our campaign projects utilize the Hello Cool World template for a microsite. This way, we can have the technology ball in the air, while we build our clients content and do outeach. Which makes a budget spread further.
But for some time now we've wanted to build new features... and so the journey begins.
Katherine Dodds AKA "Kat" is the founder of Good Company Communications and HelloCoolWorld.com. Trained in renegade advertising & branding through her work with Adbusters in the '90s, Kat's early induction into the possibilities of the web-world was inspired by the term hypertext, which she immediately found comforting. She is dedicated to cause-related communication and to the development and use of tools that promote democratic processes.
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By Colette On April 27, 2011 | 0 Comments
ENTER TO WIN 65_REDROSES TICKETS!
Join the Hello Cool World outreach team at the Ridge Theatre tonight (Wed, April 27) from 7pm-9pm for a special 65_RedRoses screening. We'll be there with our cameras taking photos paparazzi-style, interviewing guests for our blog and promoting the #4Eva Movement For Organ Donation.
Proceeds from the event will go to the Transplant Research Foundation of BC.
Tag(s):
65_RedRoses,
Blogging,
Distribution,
DVD,
Fair Trade DVD Distribution,
Film Launch,
health promotion,
Health/Health Advocacy,
Hello Cool World,
Local Events and Parties,
Media Activism,
Technology
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Colette joined Hello Cool World team back in 2003 and was a key organizer for The Corporation and The Take's grassroots outreach efforts across North America. After being inspired by the organizing and awareness building potential of the internet and social issue films, she returned to school to study Communications and sharpen her skills. Once graduating, Colette returned to Hello Cool World once again as a grassroots campaign consultant. She is now the Director of Distribution for Hello Cool World's new fair trade distribution arm.
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By Katherine Dodds On February 13, 2011 | 0 Comments
We did it! We managed to survive our FIRST decade as a company that only takes on work we love and causes we believe in!
Hello Cool World Founder & Creative Director Katherine Dodds with Opt-branded condom - "Ready For Pleasure."
We've been most famous for our work on The Corporation, but on our V-Day B-day as we are flirtingly calling it, we are highlighing a decade of sex work -- sexual health education that is -- but sexy!
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