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Heartbeat of the Nation
The Limit of Love coming soon
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Twenty four filmmakers from across Canada donated their time and talent to create a ‘love letter’ to healthcare workers.
We worked with CanadaHelps to contribute to their COVID-19 healthcare and hospital fund campaign. canadahelps.org/en/covid-19-fund/
Press:
Young Director Award 2020 - Shortlist - Charity Commercial: https://www.youngdirectoraward.com/2020-shortlist/
1.4 Awards: https://www.onepointfour.co/nominated-entry/ross-allen-heartbeat-of-the-nation/
Vimeo Staff Pick: https://vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks
Young Director Award - Creation in Isolation: https://www.youngdirectoraward.com/creation-in-isolation-week-4/page/1
Shots: https://shots.net/news/view/a-heartfelt-tribute
Little Black Book: https://www.lbbonline.com/news/stirring-heartbeat-of-the-nation-film-helps-keep-front-line-workers-fighting
Source: https://source.slateapp.com/showreel/view/5ec52bfa5437f?_referer=shortlink&_rid=48ac0
Writer / Director: Ross Allen
Producer: Mack Stannard
Cinematographers:
Mitchell Baxter
Jon Thomas
Jaryl Lim
Ben Cox
Cristobal Ruiz
Liam Higgins
Jonny Micay
Justin Black
Adrian Vieni
Daniel Everitt-Lock
Brian Hamilton
Adam Madrzyk
Shae Paterson
Halley Davies
Simon Jaynes
Oli Jobin
Matthew A MacDonald
Edit: Ross Allen
Sounds Design & Mix: Matt Drake
Grade: Sam Gilling
Original Music: Blake Matthews
GFX: Dane Armour
Social Strategist: Andrew Chee
Partners:
CanadaHelps
Gore Mutual
The Idea. The Script. Written in 3 minutes on 3rd April 2020 in Yaletown, Vancouver, Canada.