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Supporting the production of award-winning documentaries and docu-series by established filmmakers in B.C. and Alberta. Est 2014.

01/07/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Josephine Anderson’s TELUS original film, “Curl Power” is opening in Cineplex theatres across Canada starting on January 26! Get your advance tickets for screenings in the cities listed below and check the Cineplex site regularly for more dates and locations. Head to the link in our bio for details and to watch the trailer!

🥌 British Columbia: Vancouver, Richmond, Langley, Abbotsford, MIssion, Nanaimo, Chilliwack, Victoria, Kamloops, Kelowna, Vernon, Prince George

🥌Alberta: Calgary, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Grande Prairie

🥌Saskatchewan: Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw

About the film: “Curl Power” follows a team of teenage girls as they pursue their unusual dream of becoming Canadian National Curling Champions, and seek out their own paths amid the legacies of their world champion mothers. This intimate and imaginative coming-of-age documentary tells a story of angst and ecstasy, following the funny and tender evolution of five best friends as they reckon with their bodies, minds, and the great unknown.

12/18/2024

We are excited to share our final team highlight series! ✨

We asked them: What is a memorable highlight while being on the TELUS originals team?

1️⃣ Christina Willings, Senior Production Executive
💬 The moment I was hired and told “Ok. Now go find filmmakers. See what this program can be.” I did go, flat out, and filmmakers reached back. I am very proud of all of us, and the team that has made the TELUS originals program fly.

2️⃣ Alex Moase, Senior Product Manager
💬 Over the past decade with TELUS originals, I’m most proud of the diverse, impactful stories we’ve brought to light. From heartwarming community initiatives to groundbreaking innovations, each film has created lasting change. Our storytelling has connected people, elevated Canadian talent, and sparked meaningful conversations across the country. It’s not just about the films we’ve created, but the lives we’ve touched and the positive ripples that spread. Here’s to 10 years of powerful storytelling!

3️⃣ Ana Foger, Senior Financial Analyst
💬 I’m incredibly proud for being part of TELUS originals team. Their dedication to expanding our community outreach has been remarkable, connecting us with diverse voices we hadn’t reached before. While my work remains behind the scenes, it’s deeply fulfilling to see how our collective efforts have culminated in such a meaningful project. This success reflects the strength of our teamwork and shared vision. It is truly inspiring, and I’m honored to support their incredible work.

4️⃣ Alice Ko, Marketing Specialist
One of the highlights was watching a screening of “Slides on the Mountain”, presented by TELUS originals at TELUS Gardens. I’ve never seen such a touching, inspiring, and intimate film that followed everyday people, with stories shared that came straight from the individuals featured in the films themselves. I’m proud to be a part of a team where everyone is supportive and collaborative. Each person brings a passion for helping local filmmakers bring their stories to life on screen, and it’s amazing to be part of that.

12/13/2024

Wrapping up our series, we are thrilled to spotlight, Ben Cox!

We asked: What is a memorable highlight while working with the TELUS originals team?

⭐Spotlight on: Ben Cox, Director of “The Interceptors” and Cinematography on “Slides on the Mountain”, “Delta Dawn”, “Mareya Shot, Keetha Goal: Take the Shot”, “The Interceptors”, and “Curl Power.”

💬 “I think the most memorable moment from working with the TELUS team was our Vancouver Premiere for The Interceptors. TELUS supported the screening where we brought together members of the public and members of Vancouver’s food justice community. That evening we shared the film, a wonderful panel discussion from Vancouver food activists and of course delicious rescued food was prepared by our lead contributor TJ Conwi. The event was a roaring success and we really felt supported by TELUS. Several members of the TELUS originals team came out and the whole evening really felt like a wonderful celebration of the work being done in our city to further food justice.”

📽️ “The Interceptors” documents a diverse group of inspiring individuals, who are rising up to support food security in British Columbia. The first of its kind in Canada, these volunteers are using groundbreaking technology to reduce the barriers to food rescue.

Watch “The Interceptors” on TELUS Optik TV channel 8, TELUS Stream+ and online for free at watch.telusoriginals.com.

12/13/2024

We are excited to spotlight out next , Mike Johnston!

We asked: What is a memorable highlight while working with the TELUS originals team?

⭐Spotlight on: Mike Johnston, Executive Producer and producer of “Delta Dawn”, “Curl Power”, “The Interceptors”, and “Overtime.”

💬 “I would cite two moments as the most memorable: First, the World Premiere of “Curl Power” at Hot Docs in 2024. The film was well attended and well received and it was great to see the film have such a great World Premiere after such a lengthy and complex production and post-production process. Secondly, there was a screening of The Interceptors that Ben conducted in conjunction with TJ’s organizations at the False Creek Yacht Club this past May. It had been sometime since I had seen the film so it was great to see it on a bigger screen in front of TJ’s supporters and the community the film was made for. And not to mention, TJ cooked some awesome food!”

📽️ “Delta Dawn” explores the journey of Indigenous wrestling sensation Dawn Murphy, aka “Princess Delta Dawn”, who rose to fame in the 1980s and became the first Indigenous and Canadian woman to compete in Japan at just 17.

Check out the newly released TELUS original film, “Delta Dawn”” now out on TELUS Optik TV channel 8, TELUS Stream+ and online for free at watch.telusoriginals.com.

12/05/2024

We are thrilled to spotlight out next , Rebecca Campbell!

We asked: What is a memorable highlight while working with the TELUS originals team?

⭐Spotlight on: Rebecca Campbell, Director and Producer of “The Secret Society” and “Pain & Offering.”

💬 “It’s been fun working with the TELUS team, which has changed over the years – and getting to know them in different ways. They’ve always been so supportive of me as a filmmaker and really gave me the chance to develop my skills and broaden my horizons. When my feature premiered in Whistler, the TELUS team came out in full support, which was really special. They later showed up for my community screening in Vancouver also. And just last Fall it was so nice to see their friendly faces when they came to visit our community. I know that the TELUS team really cares about their filmmakers – it’s really evident. I’m so thankful to them!”

📽️ About “ The Secret Society”: The Secret Society shines a light on a hidden and unacknowledged women’s health crisis. Complicating the already stressful and stigmatized world of infertility, women who are unable to conceive because their eggs are no longer viable are forced to take their medical needs into their own hands only to discover that Canadian law criminalizes payment to anyone who wants to use an egg donor.

Watch “The Secret Society” on TELUS Optik TV channel 8, TELUS Stream+ and online for free at watch.telusoriginals.com.

11/29/2024

We are pleased to showcase our next , Liz Marshall!

We asked: What is a memorable highlight while working with the TELUS originals team?

⭐Spotlight on: Liz Marshall, Director and co-producer of “s-yéwyáw / AWAKEN”

💬 “It was incredible working with TELUS originals on this project. Christina Willings and the team fully and deeply supported our vision and aims throughout production, and provided helpful feedback along the way. The memorable highlight is how quickly we entered production, how respected we felt, and how collaborative our release campaign was. A real team experience.”

📽️ About “s-yéwyáw / AWAKEN”: Ecko Aleck of the Nlaka’pamux Nation (Lytton, BC,) Alfonso Salinas of the shíshálh Nation (Sunshine Coast, BC,) and Charlene SanJenko of Splatsin of the Secwépemc Nation (Shuswap, BC,) are learning and documenting the traditional cultural teachings and legacies of their Elders, including the impacts of genocide resulting from Canada’s Indian Residential School (IRS) system. Calling the audience’s attention to the filmmaking process of narrative collaboration between an Indigenous and settler team, this character-driven documentary connects the transformative stories of three Indigenous multimedia changemakers and their four Elders.

Watch “s-yéwyáw / AWAKEN” on TELUS Optik TV channel 8, TELUS Stream+ and online for free at watch.telusoriginals.com.

11/27/2024

Next up, we are excited to spotlight , Scott Harper!

We asked: What is a memorable highlight while working with the TELUS originals team?

⭐Spotlight on: Scott Harper, Director and Producer of “Golden: The End of Ageism”

💬 “Of many memorable highlights working with our colleagues at TELUS originals, was the happy coming together of a creative vision for the film. As ever, a good subject is one thing, making it into a great story is another, and for that, you need a good team. Christina Willings and Kelly Fox were key in helping shape, focus and ultimately share our narrative with a receptive audience worldwide.

As filmmakers themselves, they recognized that laying out the difficult problem of ageism would just be a starting point, and that to resonate with people we needed to offer some answers. ‘Name and blame’ – an expression I had not hear before – would only take us so far! To that end we worked hard together to make sure the film offers a lift, some hope and some direction for affecting real change in a troubling and often ignored aspect of modern life.”

📽️ About “Golden: The End of Ageism”: If you’re over a certain age, you may have already experienced it. The painful realization you’ve been discriminated against due to age. Finally, powerful movements are afoot to tackle this profound social problem.

Watch “Golden: The End of Ageism” on TELUS Optik TV channel 8, TELUS Stream+ and online for free at watch.telusoriginals.com.

11/22/2024

We are thrilled to showcase our next , Heather Mosher!

We asked: What is a memorable highlight while working with the TELUS originals team?

⭐Spotlight on: Heather Mosher, Director and Producer of “Not Alone”

💬 “When I worked with TELUS on my documentary ‘Not Alone’ – a film about grief, loss, and trauma in the mountains - it was a big step in my career, and TELUS’ support and belief in the project made the film possible. Throughout the process of making my film, I felt really supported by the relationship I had with my Executive Producer, who made himself available to guide me through every step of the process as I grappled with both the challenging subject matter of my film, and the difficulties of filmmaking during COVID. TELUS made a concerted effort to support films that are both diverse and locally reflective. It means a lot that they put money into supporting Canadian storytelling and making sure that creators own their IP. The support of TELUS originals is making a significant contribution to Canadian filmmaking, and I’m proud to have been a part of this program.”

📽️ About “Not Alone”: After an ice climbing avalanche takes the life of her close friend, professional athlete and alpine guide Sarah Hueniken is shattered. In an attempt to reconnect with her life in the mountains, she takes on a huge link-up of remote winter climbs - but healing is about a lot more than just climbing.

Watch “Not Alone” on TELUS Optik TV channel 8, TELUS Stream+ and online for free at watch.telusoriginals.com.

11/07/2024

Continuing the celebration of our TELUS originals 10 year anniversary, we are excited to post our next spotlight on Priyanka Desai & Joanna Wong!

We asked: What is a memorable highlight while working with the TELUS originals team?

⭐Spotlight on: Priyanka Desai & Joanna Wong, Producers of “Not Your Butter Chicken” and “Our Ocean Table.”

💬 “A memorable highlight while working with the TELUS originals team was during the production of Not Your Butter Chicken. TELUS’ commitment to uplifting underrepresented voices really stood out. As first time Producers, we were grateful for the collaborative and supportive approach that allowed us to explore complex cultural narratives in an authentic way.”

📽️ About “Not Your Butter Chicken”: This is a four-part docu-series celebrating the untold stories of South Asians in Western Canada, told through the eyes of food and wine expert Shiva Reddy.

Stay tuned for more spotlights to come! Catch “Not Your Butter Chicken” on TELUS Optik TV channel 8 and online at watch.telusoriginals.com and “Ocean Table” premiering in 2025!

11/01/2024

Watch for the TELUS original film “Slides on the Mountain” in your city as it makes its way across North Ameria and Europe on the Arc’teryx Winter Film Tour!

A film by Seth Gillis and Sandy Ward, “Slides on the Mountain” explores the dedication and passion of two young brothers from Lil’wat Nation as they ski the mountain they were raised beneath, pushing themselves and their culture.

Find the Canadian dates below and check out the Arc’teryx website at https://events.arcteryx.com/film-tour/en for international dates.

❄ Vancouver
November 1, Vogue Theatre

❄ Toronto
November 8 and 9. The Royal Theatre

❄ Calgary
November 23, Bella Concert Hall

❄ Montreal
December 10, Olympia de Montreal

10/31/2024

In celebration of TELUS originals 10 year anniversary, we are excited to post our first spotlight, Laura O’Grady!

We asked: What is a memorable highlight while working with the TELUS originals team?

📽️ Spotlight on: Laura O’Grady, Director of TELUS original films including “Undetectable”, “Francheska: Prairie Queen” and “Thunder of Clouds”

💬 “The impact of TELUS originals is truly immeasurable. By supporting the production of hundreds of hours devoted to amplifying Canadian stories, it provides essential funding for independent filmmakers. I began producing TELUS originals films a decade ago, and it’s been a joy to witness its growth and evolution, as it introduces a wealth of diverse and exciting filmmakers and underrepresented communities to Canadian audiences.”

Stay tuned for more spotlights to come! Catch “Undetectable” and “Francheska: Prairie Queen” on TELUS Optik TV channel 8 and online at watch.telusoriginals.com.

10/31/2024

We are thrilled to have two TELUS original films screening at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival!
Head to the links in our bio and get your tickets today!

“Between Pictures: The Lens of Tamio Wakayama”
🗓️ When: November 8 @ 4:00pm
✨ Where: Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas - Aud 10
📸 Take a filmic journey with director Cindy Mochizuki as she beautifully documents the life of Japanese-Canadian photographer Tamio Wakayama in “Between Pictures: The Lens of Tamio Wakayama”.

“It Takes a Village”
🗓️ When: November 10 @ 7:00pm
✨ Where: Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas - Aud 10
🏀 Directed by Christopher Cho, “It Takes a Village”explores the transformative power of community, mentorship and basketball.

10/30/2024

Congratulations to the “Curl Power” team for winning the Documentary Feature Award at the Forest City Film Festival (London, Ontario).🎉

The Documentary Feature award went to Josephine Anderson’s Curl Power from Secret Bench Films and Studio 104 Entertainment. The doc follows the 4KGIRL$ team as they strive to become national curling champions. After its world premiere at the 2024 Hot Docs, the TELUS originals film was picked up by Sherry Media Group for a Canadian theatrical release under its Impact Series banner. (Excerpted from Playback Magazine, October 30, 2024)

10/30/2024

As we mark a decade of TELUS originals, we want to highlight the incredible filmmakers who have made this achievement possible! 🎉

Over the next few weeks, watch this space for features on some of the talented filmmakers that we have had the pleasure to work with over the years.

10/29/2024

Congratulations to the team from the TELUS original series ‘Pain and Offering’ for the following incredible wins at AMPIA’s Rosie Awards. So well deserved!

🏆 Best Web Series:
Rebecca Campbell, Frederick Kroetsch and Daniel Ennett

🏆 Best Editor, Documentary Under 30 Min
Sarah Taylor, Blair Drover

10/28/2024

Happen to be in Banff?

🐃 Check out Leanne Allison and Pete Balkwill’s gorgeous and powerful TELUS original film “Iniskim - Return of the Buffalo” at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival. 🐃

WHEN: Sat, November 2 @ 10:00am
WHERE: Max Bell Auditorium, Banff Centre
TICKETS: https://filmfest.banffcentre.ca or head to the link in our bio

“Iniskim: Return of the Buffalo”, is an intercultural artistic response to the return of the buffalo featuring Leroy Little Bear, Amethyst First Rider and the Old Trout Puppeteers.

10/24/2024

As we celebrate 10 years of TELUS originals, we want to shine a spotlight on the amazing team members whose dedication has made this milestone possible! 🙌

We asked them: What are you most excited about for the future of the TELUS originals program?

1️⃣ Cameron Zinger, Director, TELUS Local Content
💬 As TELUS originals marks a decade of amplifying Canadian voices, I’m thrilled about the horizon ahead. Our commitment to high-impact, social-purpose documentaries has never been stronger. I eagerly anticipate discovering more untold stories and pushing the boundaries of storytelling. With an expanded slate of diverse projects and our continued focus on reflecting Canadian and Indigenous experiences, TELUS originals is poised to inspire, challenge, and connect audiences in unprecedented ways. Here’s to another decade of groundbreaking content that makes a difference!

2️⃣ Leah Camenzind, Team Lead & Managing Production Executive, TELUS originals
💬 We aspire to be one of the best places in Canada for documentary filmmakers to produce impactful, critically acclaimed films that bring Western Canadian and Indigenous stories to local and global audiences. As we work towards this goal, with confidence and excitement, we remain grounded in our values and a growth mindset that allows us to serve the TELUS Optik TV customers who fund this work through their patronage.

3️⃣ Kelly Fox, Senior Marketing Manager
💬 TELUS original films keep screening to wider and more diverse audiences. I can’t wait to see them find their way into more educational, organizational and community screenings. They have such power to spark conversation and challenge audiences to see the world in a new light!

Stay tuned for more team highlights coming soon!

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Celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities today with “The Originals”! 📽️ “The Originals” is the story of the Caravan Stage Company and Caravan Farm Theatre, in Armstrong B.C. But it is also director Niall McNeil’s, an artist with Downs Syndrome’s exploration of his roots with The Caravan, his ever-evolving arts practice and an homage to one of Canada’s most iconic, ground-breaking and successful theatre companies. Watch it on TELUS Optik TV channel 8, Stream+ and online for free.

In honour of World Kindness Day (Nov 13), watch “It Takes a Village” on TELUS Optik TV channel 8, Stream+ and online at watch.telusoriginals.com! 🏀 “It Takes a Village” explores the transformative power of community, mentorship and basketball as it follows Ugandan-Canadian brothers Jonathan and David Mubanda on a journey of resilience and unity as they empower at-risk youth to triumph over adversity. Expertly directed by Christopher Cho, the film continues the brother’s story first documented in the TELUS original “Handle with Care: The Legend of the Notic Streetball Crew” (dirs. Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux, Kirk Thomas). Check out the link in bio to get straight to both films online!

The award-winning TELUS original film “Iniskim - Return of the Buffalo” is now available on TELUS Optik TV channel 8, Stream+ and online at watch.telusoriginals.com! 🐃 Masterfully shot and deeply powerful, Leanne Allison and Pete Balkwill’s film will take you on a profound learning exploration. 🐃 “Iniskim- Return of the Buffalo” is a cinematic wonder and an incredible opportunity to learn about Indigenous ways of knowing. We watch as a group of puppeteers are transformed by their experience of ‘being buffalo’ at night under the stars. Amethyst First Rider says to the puppeteers, “You are the buffalo. With each movement of your hands, each connection, each dream, you’re creating energy and they become a part of you.”

TELUS originals is proud to be celebrating 10 years of award-winning, social-purpose storytelling that connects communities locally and globally.🎉 Since 2014, TELUS originals has invested more than $27 million in bringing the stories of British Columbia and Alberta to life on-screen. This significant investment has resulted in the creation of over 350 documentaries and docuseries episodes, raising awareness of community challenges and successes while empowering Canadian and Indigenous filmmakers. Join us in the celebration as #TOTurns10 by sharing on your socials! Watch TELUS original films on Optik TV channel 8, TELUS Stream+ and for free at watch.telusoriginals.com.

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Hear what Leah Camenzind, Team Lead & Managing Production Executive at TELUS originals has to say about her involvement with “Ari’s Theme” and her favorite part of @viffest. Catch “Ari’s Theme” screening again on Sunday, October 6 at The Cinematheque. Head to our link in bio to get your tickets.

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