City of Dreams (trailer)
In November 2007, public consciousness woke up to the fact that African-Canadian youth have disappeared from Toronto schools.
Approximately 40% of Black youth are currently out of school in one of the worlds most tolerant, diverse, multicultural, wealthy cities.
In an effort to combat the dropout rate and help kids of African-heritage (aka Black youth), the Toronto School Board, on January 30th, approved a proposal to open an Black-focused school. It was a controversial proposal and a decision some called segregation and others considered liberation from centuries of Eurocentric education that led to the mis-education of kids of African heritage.
Producer\Company\Client: Fist Full of Fire Productions
Director: Hannah Abdul
Director of Photography: Carl Elster
Genre: Documentary
Format: P2/HD
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Year: 2009
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Lisa and Paul Threw it All
This is the trailer for a pilot of a reality tv show.
www.lisaandpaulthrewitall.com
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Director:
Director of Photography: Carl Elster
Genre: Reality TV/Documentary
Format: P2/HD
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Year: 2008
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Night At the Indies
Night at the Indies is a monthly cultural showcase featuring the best of Toronto’s comedy, poetry and performance art.
Producer\Company\Client: Meow Films
Director: Gurbeen Bhasin
Director of Photography: Carl Elster
Genre: Documentary
Format: P2/HD
Length: 5:05
Year: 2009
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Make Some Fucking Noise
A short documentary chronicling the activities of your favorite party promoters as they break into buildings throw parties and discuss the reasons for going FREE. The documentary features interviews with Promise, Freespace Collective, SMERK, Subtransit & various other participants.
Produced at York University 2003
Generated by Brad McGregor
Visuals by Carl Elster
Audio by Meagan McAteer
Sequenced by Pavel Patriki & Brad McGregor
Mixed by Pavel Patriki
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Our Lady of Spills
This video was shot to promote the stage play “Our Lady of Spills.”
Producer\Company\Client: Meow Films
Director: Gurbeen Bhasin
Director of Photography: Carl Elster
Genre: Commercial
Format: P2/HD/720p
Length: 3:05
Year: 2009
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United Way – Thank You to City Leaders
This was a video produced for United Way as part of their City Leaders programme.
Directed by Carl Elster and Ali Kazimi
Director of Photography Carl Elster
Edited by Carl Elster