The Walking the Line Series
In the summer of 2007, the workers of the Vancouver Public Library went on strike - the first strike of their 77 year old unionized history. In support of this, I made a series of videos that outlined our issues and/or documented our experiences. While no labour strike is an enjoyable experience, CUPE 391 tried to run as positive and constructive a campaign as possible, which caught the attention of many across Canada. My films have been featured in the Globe and Mail, CBC, and Global TV.
The Read-In
On July 29th, 2007, the first ever Read In in support of worker’s rights was held at Vancouver’s Library Square. 512×384 FLV (2 min)
The Blacked Out Week
Montage from the last day of an emotional week of negotiations in the Vancouver civic strike of 2007, during which there was a full media blackout. 512×384 FLV (2 min)
The Rally
About the August 10 rally held at City Hall by the three main civic unions of the City of Vancouver, after negotiations had broken down the previous day. 512×384 FLV (2 min)
Grandeur on Georgia
The Wilcox Group is an acclaimed public relations firm that assists companies and governments in labour disputes with their workforces. Cupe391 represents library workers. Highly educated, highly motivated, creative, technologically-savvy library workers. 512×384 FLV (2 min)
The Buttoneers
Take one button-making machine. Add a pinch of library workers. Shake. Stir. 512×384 FLV (2 min)
The Flying Bicycle Brigade
Streaking through the streets of Vancouver, it’s the Cupe391 Flying Bicycle Brigade! 512×384 FLV (2 min)
The Trek
On August 17th, CUPE 391 presented the employer with a proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement. The employer chose not to respond for a month. On September 21, the library workers trekked from Library Square to the Joe Fortes Branch. 512×384 FLV (2 min)
The Space Series
Moonbase Library Square
Brainz! attack the Library, and please don’t smoke. 512×384 FLV (2 min)
The Whipple Evolution (trailer)
Trailer for my film that asks the big metaphysical questions. 500×333 FLV (2 min)
The Friends Series
Farewell to a Titan
This is a movie about Jon, wisdom, chocolate, balloons, Jon, the Mayo Clinic, the King, Vegas, and Jon. 500×333 FLV (5 min)
Farewell to Miss Boldt
Made by the M&C crew as a goodbye present for our beloved boss. 512×384 FLV (6 1/2 min)
The Years Past Series
Le Bowl
The greatest fake French movie about a bowl ever made. Also, a BCIT student project. 512×384 FLV (4 1/2 min)
Biography
Made for a friend’s wedding, an anthology of high school and university videos, a la “Biography”. 512×384 FLV (17 min)
The Cooking Series
2006 United Way Chili Cookoff
VPL’s Team Lucifer goes for ultimate chili glory. 512×384 FLV (8 1/2 min)
The Home Series
Aerodynamic moulded plastic holiday
The Squid Wranglers Ultimate Club plays against Buck Fugly. 500×333 FLV (1 min, 30 sec)
Teeny Tiny Dancer 2008
Charlotte goes to dance class. 500×333 FLV (3 min)
The Dawning of the Age of Aquariums 2008
Charlotte visits the Vancouver Aquarium, and a new age is proclaimed. 500×333 FLV (2 min)
Bog Adventure 2006
Charlotte visits her cousins and goes for a walk in Burns Bog. 512×384 FLV (6 min)
Anne’s Birthday 2006
The gala event of the season as Annie wolfs down burgers at the Tomahawk and then climbs mountains. 512×384 FLV (5 min)
Halloween 2006
Charlotte goes trick or treating for the first time. Inkeri and Anne drink wine. 512×384 FLV (5 min)
An Evening with the Gemmills
Typical night at the Gemmill household. 400×300 FLV (8 min)
An Evening with Julian
A visitor arrives from down under. But is he who he seems? 400×300 FLV (2 min)
Charlotte Chance Gemmill 2004-2005
Year one, encapsulated. 512×384 FLV (4 min)
