AC Student Films Featured on CBC

Posted on Thursday, October 29th, 2020

HonourunLooking for something good to watch this weekend? Why not check out CBC for two award-winning documentaries created by Algonquin alumni?

Black Apron, directed by Ian Duchene and produced by Lindsay Gerro, and Honourun, produced and directed by Jorick Callan, air this weekend as part of the Absolutely Canadian Series and Ottawa Reel Shorts on CBC Gem on Oct 30 and CBC TV on Oct. 31. Both films are recent Digi60 Award winners. Digi60 is a local Ottawa filmmaker festival. Black Apron won a Top 3 Documentary Award and a Best Director award. Honorun was named Best Film and won a Best Technical award.

“Having CBC airing our documentary is quite the accomplishment,” said Callan, a recent Broadcast Television grad. “Having such a well-known broadcasting channel purchase our film only encourages us to work harder in all our future projects.”

Black Apron producer Gerro agrees that to have a student film appear on CBC is an accomplishment. “It’s great way to show our work to friends and family. It feels legit when you are on CBC. It’s pretty exciting.”

Students all agree that their hard work has paid off. “It’s a surreal experience to have this opportunity so early in my career,” says Black Apron director Ian Duchene. “It’s a big milestone not only for myself but everyone involved in the project. It’s always been a dream to have creative content on a platform as popular as CBC. After almost a year of working on this particular project, it’s very rewarding to finally see it on a big screen.”

Black Apron delves into the personal journey of eclectic chef, Razmon Poisson, as he prepares to compete in the regional qualifier of Canada’s Great Kitchen Party culinary competition. Committed to staying true to his artistic flair, Poisson decides to create one of the most ambitious dishes of his career, citing challenges and unpredictable obstacles along the way. Striving to push not only his own limits but the barriers of the Ottawa culinary scene, Poisson is determined to make his mark, but at what cost?

Honourun follows Ian Callan, an avid runner, who runs 158 km to honour Canadian veterans, military personal and first responders. His journey starts in Trenton and ends in Kingston. The run is connected to the Highways of Heroes Hockey Game in Kingston, ON. Mental Health for the Veteran Community is the primary focus for the Highway of Heroes Hockey Game

The recent grads credit their success to the lessons learned while studying at Algonquin. “The advice I would give to current students looking to get in the film industry would be to take advantage of all the resources given to you., “ said Callan. “ You are in school for a reason. Learn absolutely everything you can. Most importantly, be a kind person. Most of the time, you be will working with a team. Learn each of their strengths and build good relationships.” Gerro agrees. Gerro encouraged students to follow their passion. “You go after creative career and that is something is brave and I think it should be celebrated. Storytelling is important. People are realize that now.”

You can find more info about the Absolutely Canadian lineup and when and where to view the films on their website.


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