women in leadership

“Working with Adrian on his film on Women In Leadership was such an incredible and unique experience. In the days leading up to filming, we spoke about what he was trying to accomplish with his project and I must say... his mission resonated with me deeply. On the day of filming, I quickly forgot that there was even a camera there! He was so easy to talk to and listened in a very meaningful way, leaving ample space to think and reflect. It was almost like talking with an old friend, despite the fact that we had never met in person. In the days after filming, I found that I was in a very reflective state of mind. He made me think about things in a way I hadn't really considered before. I feel so very fortunate to be included in his project. He is a gifted filmmaker that has set out on a journey of profound importance.” - Cmdr. Amber Comisso, Royal Canadian Navy

 

Fiona Macfarlane is a director at the International Women's Forum of Canada and a member of the executive committee of the British Columbia Business Council. "When a leadership opportunity comes along to you as a woman, accept it," she urges. "Doing so says powerful things for women in coming generations."

 

Vancouver entrepreneur and community leader Judy Brooks shares her hopes and aspirations for female leaders of tomorrow. “Stay true to what inspires you, don’t let yourself be boxed in by what society says is right or wrong.”

 

Few things are as important to a young female leader as having someone on their side who believes in them and what they can do. This is a segment from an upcoming documentary that examines some of the ways that women exercise leadership in the world. With thanks to Catherine Room, President & Lead Executive Officer, Technical Safety BC

 
This a small segment of an on-camera interview I did with Catherine Roome, President and Lead Executive Officer at Technical Safety B.C. It will form part of an upcoming documentary film that will look into what is uniquely important and effective about the way women operate in positions of leadership in the world. Catherine challenges conventional notions about how to lead a team. I believe she is right when she says about women's leadership: "Our time has come."
 

uncertainty & masculinity

On travel

“Having Adrian come into your life to make a film is more than a one time thing. It is definitely a process. You think in advance about topics you might like to explore with Adrian, and while talking on film about those topics, other things arise as well. Afterwards, you think about the things you said. And as you watch yourself later, you can’t help but notice things in your words and expressions on your face and in your eyes. I don’t think it is possible to not learn things about yourself, about your deeper truths while going through this process.”

Aaron White, PhD

 

racism

“Adrian is a gifted professional film maker. He has a unique style whereby he is able to evoke a heart-based authenticity from those he films, unveiling what needs to be told. During the world wide emotional reaction to George Floyd's death - and the anti-racism "say their name" movement, Adrian sought out those who had deeply personal experiences with racism. While it was uncharted inner soul terrain that lay hidden within, Adrian had the ability to gently draw out the stories within me. Before I knew it, he had created a masterpiece of all the poignant experiences that have further impacted and sparked others, with similar stories, to rise up with courage to share their stories about racism too. Adrian is a film "movement- maker."

- Ranjit Dhari, MSN, RN.

 

poetry - Tyler Knott Gregson

How do we want to return to the world after the pandemic? Will we go back to who and what we were? Montana poet Tyler Knott Gregson asks us to think carefully about what we really need and about our true place in the world.

 

End of life education and leadership

Willow co-founder Michelle Pante discusses the unexpected meaning, joy, and laughter that clients find when they explore the reality of their mortality and embark on holistic, heart-centred end-of-life planning.

"If you yearn to discover or return to the center of your being, if you can bear the beauty of really, truly being with the essence of who you are, film-making with Adrian will get you there with more ease, grace and power than any other modality. Adrian is the perfect guide for this journey inward; he is attentive, insightful and intuitive. Adrian's deep listening led me to explore the quiet corners of my being and to give voice to the fullness of my desires."

M. Pante, co-founder

 

Ageist Magazine - origin story

Magazine founder David Stewart speaks about the origins of AGEIST Magazine and his goal of reinventing the way life after 50 is experienced and understood. Visit: www.weareageist.com.

 

Poetry -Anna Citrino

“Days spent filming in the forest with Adrian immersed us in looking deeply at the world around us in a similar way I do as a writer. Walking through the woods, we spotted specific places and trees evoking the ideas and mood of poems I’d written. As one who loves poetry himself, Adrian is able to step inside a poem’s meaning and see what images might embody it. Through his skillful editing of images to enhance the poems’ ideas, Adrian extended my poem’s words into a further dimension. The end result was a beautiful product allowing viewers and listeners to enter the words in a multisensory, new way, giving the poem a wider audience it otherwise may not have had.” A. Citrino, author

 

Poetry -Anna Citrino

“The time we took wandering through the woods filming and speaking was unrushed, allowing ample opportunity for reflections to surface about my work as a writer. Writing is a kind of pilgrimage, an exploration for meaning and an expression of the wonder of being alive. Adrian was a naturally encouraging, supportive presence through the entire filming process. His questions, as well as his belief in the value of my work as a writer helped bring forward my thoughts about who I am as a writer and what matters to me most. When the camera rolled, I felt at home. From the variety of filming we did, Adrian skillfully selected the essence of what I wanted to say while speaking from the heart about what writing is for me.” A. Citrino, author

 

midlife wisdom and learning

Chip Conley and the Modern Elder Academy

Illuminate

Author, hotelier and Modern Elder Academy founder Chip Conley on the power of listening and asking 'catalytic questions'.

Origin of the Modern Elder Academy

Chip speaks about the series of events that led to the foundation of the Modern Elder Academy.

Curiosity and Wisdom in the Modern Elder

Chip on the ‘modern elder’ as the perfect alchemy of curiosity and wisdom.

Liminality at Midlife: The Place in Between

There is a place we often find ourselves in at midlife, a place between no-longer and not-yet. This place is a critical one to be able to rest in, on the way to our new identity in the world, says Chip. "Nature teaches us this: the cocoon we find ourselves doesn't have to be a crisis, it can be a place for awakening."

 

masculinity

That Fragile Thing

International education consultant Dr. Ron Lalonde reminisces about his personal journey and the ways it has brought him to the leadership roles he has held in education.

Patience. Adrian painstakingly crafts an environment in which you will be listened to. His thoughtful questions open valleys of thought and invite you to meander, to stray, to find the light, and to find the shadows. The narrative, as revealed by Adrian, cast light and meaning on the path I have been walking; he brought me closer to myself. — Ron Lalonde, Dubai, U.A.E.

 

running and living

Run The Mile You’re In: Runner Christy Lovig’s Philosophy of Life

Elite Kelowna runner Christy Lovig shares the story of what brought her to running and how it informs her life on and off the road. It is a story of self-discipline, self-discovery and staying true to who you are. Part of an upcoming documentary about runners and why they run.

healing - angela winbolt

Serenity Cabin Holistic Healing Therapy

Professional well-being therapist Angela speaks about her massage practice and the profound forms of healing it creates for her clients.

The experience of filming my video with Adrian was a very relaxed one. It was a window into what makes me tick and my thoughts and feeling about my therapy work. Adrian's skill is in allowing you to take the stage and encouraging you to have the confidence to speak about yourself without hardly any prompting, allowing the subject matter to just flow. Strange in a way to watch and listen to oneself. Interestingly, I learnt things about myself I probably would never have realized or vocalized. Adrian is a very talented film maker. — Angela Winbolt, Serenity Cabin Holistic Therapy, Seaford, U.K.

identity change -saskia roland

Who Am I Now?

A counsellor reflects on the question of identity and change in her own life, and the need to make room for not knowing what's next.

I decided to do this work with Adrian to find a voice around the challenge I was experiencing with change in my life. Adrian creates an environment both with his presence and guidance that helps you calmly go deeply into the issue you want to explore or articulate. Watching myself on the video was very moving and helped me feel for my own challenge in an empathic and caring way which left me feeling good about myself in a rich and open way. — Saskia Roland, B.C.

Love and loss

The Gift

A courageous testimonial to the ways deep love can transform us and how we might live with gratitude even after the one we love is gone. "I relish the questions, the not-knowing, the mystery.”

Mike Stolte

saying goodbye

Going Home

“When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. When Adrian suggested I go on this journey, little did I know that I would be unpacking a life time of pent up emotions. An incredibly therapeutic experience which has the added benefit of having my recorded story forever on hand to refer back to later in life. If you're willing to open your heart, confront the emotion and talk about your experience, be it a sad one, a happy one or a traumatic one, you won't ever regret that you did! Thank you Adrian! “

Janine, Dubai, U.A.E

hospice care

Entering In To What Is Real: The World of Hospice Work

A journey into the little-known world of hospice work. Some profound teachings about the kind of healing that can take place and the forms of stillness and vulnerability that the work requires.

Legacy is at the heart of hospice work and Adrian's ability to capture the vitality of my life work has been transformative. Working with Adrian unveiled a distinct clarity of vision as I move into a new phase of life. Adrian helped me uncover what was there all along, waiting to be told, days after my own father had just been admitted to hospice. He has a beautiful way of gently rolling back the layers of time with the gift of presence. — Heather M.M., Vancouver, B.C.

 

The writer’s journey -becky livingston

An Author’s Journey: On the Writing of The Suitcase & The Jar

Author Becky Livingston describes the process of writing her memoir after her 26-month journey around the world with her daughter's ashes.

The Suitcase & The Jar: Travels With A Daughter’s Ashes

A glimpse into the kind of inner journey an author often goes on to produce a powerful piece of work.

Talking about my experience of grief, about my travels and the discoveries I made along the way has not always been easy. I needed to trust someone to hold this information, to honour my journey. Adrian did this for me. He is patient and calm. He knows what it means to fully listen, to really hear. — Becky Livingston, B.C