Who We Are

We’re a team of filmmakers and storytellers based in the Okanagan Valley with decades of combined experience in directing, producing, cinematography, sound, and post-production. Our passion lies in sharing authentic human stories—whether they unfold in our own backyard or across the world. Guided by curiosity and creativity, we bring together artistic vision and technical craft to create work that resonates with audiences everywhere.

What We Do

We produce award-winning films and content that span documentaries, narrative projects, branded videos, commercials, and podcasts. From early concept development to the final sound mix, we handle every step of production: writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and audio. Our goal is to deliver cinematic, emotionally engaging work that connects people through powerful storytelling.

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Current Projects

A Second Chance to Rock n Roll

In development

After a life of rock ’n’ roll leads to quadriplegia and dependence on a ventilator, Gary Morissette seizes a second chance to return to the stage. With support from a former bandmate, a network of disabled musicians, and groundbreaking AI technology, Gary sets out to reinvent his voice and rebuild his musical career.

The Standing Spirit Project

in production

In 2005, Brad Jacobsen, a C5 quadriplegic, and a team of adventurers set out to conquer the gruelling West Coast Trail. Through rough terrain, literal blood, sweat, and tears, the team accomplished the impossible, and to this day, Brad remains the only quadriplegic in the world to complete the infamous trail.

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Our Team

Chelsea McEvoy 

Chelsea Jade McEvoy, an Anishinaabe writer and filmmaker from the Okanagan Valley, began her career in 2011 after graduating from Confederation College’s Film Production Program. She has directed several award-winning films, including Wheel Love, Pallidus, and Re-Inventing The Wheel, focusing on community engagement and the human condition. After becoming involved in the disability community, Chelsea uses storytelling to challenge stereotypes. She also writes the Wheel Love blog and serves as President of the Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmakers (OSIF). Chelsea aims to focus on directing narrative features and documentary work.

Director

Kelly Veltri

Kelly is a cinematographer, producer, and entrepreneur based in Kelowna, BC, with over 20 years of experience in film, music videos, and documentaries, earning multiple accolades for his work. He has worked in the camera department on various feature films, TV series, and documentaries. Kelly is also a former instructor at the Centre for Arts and Technology, where he taught independent filmmaking to hundreds of students. As the Executive Director of the Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmaking (OSIF), Kelly has been actively involved since 2006 and organizes the Okanagan Screen Awards and HorrorFest film festivals, supporting local filmmakers. Kelly also owns and operates Empire Productions and Video.Equipment.

Producer & DOP

Mike is a Kelowna-based producer and storyteller with over 20 years of experience in film, podcasting, music, and television. He began his career producing and engineering music in a professional studio, but his passion for narrative led him into podcast and documentary film production. Mike has produced and shaped thousands of podcast episodes and worked extensively in location sound and post-production audio for documentaries and television. With a deep commitment to authentic, community-rooted storytelling, he combines creative vision and technical expertise to bring powerful stories to life across multiple platforms. Mike’s audio production business, Eighty Five Audio has been operating in Kelowna since 2011

Producer, Director & Sound

Mike Pedersen

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