DOCUMENTARIES
PADRE ALBERTO
Director, Videographer, Editor
A month-long documentary film expedition to Honduras, solely performing all required tasks of an entire film crew.
Synopsis
Padre Alberto Gauci is an instrument of change. He has been working as a missionary in Honduras for over 40 years. He is a Franciscan monk who has taken a vow of obedience, chastity and poverty. Padre Alberto has been instrumental in the construction of several major projects in Olancho (largest state within Honduras) including: an old age home, orphanage, nutritional centre, bakery, AIDS clinic, state penitentiary and soccer stadium. Although, Padre Alberto is in one of the most impoverished and violent places in the world, he continues to remain optimistic and motivated to continue his ongoing mission in Honduras.
PEARLS OF WISDOM
Director, Videographer, Editor
Documentary film about the 98 year old Vincenza Darmanin, a mother of 3, grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 2.
Synopsis
Vincenza Darmanin is 98 years old, the matriarch of the Darmanin family. She is a mother of 3, grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 2.
During her extensive life, she has witnessed many events, while dealing with the ups and downs of raising a family. Born on the sunny island of Malta and later emigrating to Canada, Vincenza raised her children with dedication and passion. She harnessed the power of love in her life and nurtured her children and family.
The power of love can conquer all: that's the secret to Vincenza's longevity. To her, the measure of love is that it has no measure.
THE SHRINE
Director, Videographer, Editor
Documentary film on Marylake, an Augustinian monastery located in
King City, Ontario.
Synopsis
Marylake is an Augustinian monastery located in King City, Ontario. The large area spans nearly 1,000 acres within York Region.
On the property is a monastery and a shrine. There is also an operational retreat centre. The area boasts roaming hills, sprawling treelines, and many accessible pathways. The entire facility is open to the public year round.
Carmel Darmanin is a Maltese immigrant who has been living in Ontario for over 50 years. He is now a proud Canadian citizen, and has been visiting the Marylake monastery for the past 30 years.
TAWIAH: STARVING ARTIST
Director, Videographer, Editor
Documentary film about Tawiah Ben McCarthy, a successful theatre artist in Toronto.
Synopsis
Tawiah Ben McCarthy is a successful theatre artist in Toronto. This Ghanaian born actor has been working for several years, creating professional one man theatrical shows and independent collective collaborations. Tawiah has garnered much critical success and acclaim throughout the Toronto artistic community. Although an accomplished artist, it is extremely difficult for Tawiah to maintain a comfortable lifestyle without financial constraints. Independent theatrical art is not commercially valued and so Tawiah lives below the poverty line. Yet, in the face of such adversity, Tawiah is able to find the strength to persevere from his spiritual faith in God.