Inspired Cinema is committed to making the world a better place. We are constantly seeking opportunities to work with organizations whose purpose is to bring about positive change. This is something we all want to be involved in!
Projects Inspired Cinema has partnered with:
Voices for Belumbu
bulembu.org
Teldon Media Group presents Voices for Bulembu with The Canadian Tenors—a campaign and concert benefitting the town of Bulembu, Swaziland.
Bulembu is a small town in Swaziland facing immense social challenges. Not only does Swaziland have the highest HIV-AIDS rate in the world, Bulembu itself also, until two years ago, had no hope for the future—economically, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
The Bulembu Foundation is a unique social development initiative that is empowering the community of Bulembu both economically and socially. With a vision to provide 3000 jobs and care for 2000 orphans by 2012, Bulembu is a rare charitable initiative working to empower local leaders for the town's future.
The Canadian Tenors visited Bulembu in 2008 and caught the vision for the town. Inspired Cinema provided the 15 person crew with all the gear required to capture the Tenors' experience of the town. With Inspired Cinema's help, the story of Bulembu will be told to thousands of people through concerts and events hosted by Teldon Media Group and The Canadian Tenors.
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Union Gospel Mission
ugm.ca
On behalf of the camera crew of
Facing Ali, we have made a donation to the
Union Gospel Mission. UGM is a non-profit urban
relief organization serving the Lower Mainland,
providing hope for the hungry, hurting and
homeless since 1940. Their desire is to provide
assistance for people striving to regain the basic
necessities of life and to assist in the restoration
of dignity and hope. The staff of UGM work to
empower the homeless with the ability to rejoin
the community as full and active participants.
The Cordova Street Shelter and facilities are a
few city blocks away from our Inspired Cinema
Office. Sharon had the privilege of touring the
main facility and learning more about the
organization. Their work is clearly impressive.
The donation will go
towards an educational scholarship fund being
established this year. It will be awarded to
hardworking individuals who have completed a
drug and alcohol recovery program through
UGM who require additional training in order
to re enter the work force, and would not
otherwise qualify for financial assistance.. The
gift of education is a huge step forward towards
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Powell Place Women’s Shelter
www.sjcss.com
Money given on behalf of the camera crew of Playing for Keeps will go to the
outreach program of the shelter, providing basic
necessities, towels and household items for
women in transition from the shelter to more
permanent housing. This is a significant way to
assist a woman on the road to greater
independence. Thank you!
The shelter, run by the St. James Community
Services Society, works with women considered
most marginalized in society, providing
temporary housing and services, supporting
them in their quest to survive the harsh realities
of life on the streets of Vancouver. Having
visited the shelter, it was evident that women
seeking help from this organization are cared for
in very personal ways. They quickly begin to
experience a sense of community and
connectedness, which is so essential to their well
being. The staff do all they can to treat these
ladies with kindness and respect.
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Kebede
On behalf of the Sanctuary Production Crew, we have provided Kebede with a Sony TVR 900 camera and tripod!
Kebede lives in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia with his wife and his two sons. Much of his work has been assisting groups such as World Vision, Food for the Hungry and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank with their productions within Ethiopia.
Jim and Sharon van Dijk met Kebede in 2007 while filming a program for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Ethiopia. Kebede acted as a camera assistant and a cultural host for the production.
Kebede’s desire is to continue to improve his skill in the areas of filming and editing as well as to expand his local business. In order to service clients from North America, Kebede needs to obtain equipment that is compatible with the systems used by his clients (NTSC). The camera he has been using for his productions was recently broken beyond repair.
In return for this gift, we are asking him to either train another Ethiopian in his area of business, or to provide his skill and equipment free of charge to a charitable organization.
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Life Project
www.fabriccreative.com/life
Craig Harris recently produced a project for 'Life: Just Add Water' which is a non-profit organization based in Canada.
The Life Campaign came and asked if our collective media companies (Fabric Creative & Cinesketch) could deliver a professional visual product that would get their message across in an effective way, yet fit within their budget. It was a challenge but with the help and support of Inspired Cinema, we were able to deliver. The Life Campaign has praised the finished product and is reaping the benefits of a job well done. Thank you for your help!
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