Canada's Solution?
A 30-Minute Investigative Documentary from Distill Media
“If Canada could sell its crude reserves to a world market, its national debt could be retired within 10 years.” Is this true?
With the partnership of Rick Maddison (Producer/Director), and award winning storyteller/videographer Curtis Allen (Director of Photography/Editor), Distill Media is prepared to explore the facts and present the truth objectively in the form of a 30-minute documentary. This is a volatile subject that is surrounded by a lot of misinformation–it’s time to clarify the reality of the situation to the public.
Curtis Allen and Rick Maddison will explore what pipelines can do for debt retirement in Canada. Political leaders speaking directly (who are unencumbered by office), pipeline builders, environmentalists, and indigenous leaders will all have their say. Canadians can decide where the truth exists with this controversial documentary.
The Project
We’re looking to create a 30-minute documentary that investigates the role pipelines play in Canada’s future. This film will feature interviews, and will have extensive coverage of the Alberta Oil Sands and of pipeline construction. Our goal is to distill the facts, and to present a clear case as to the viability of pipelines and how they can help Canada finally achieve debt retirement.
Hours of work have already been put into this project out of our own pocket because this is a story that must be told. We already have two key interviews for the film: Dean Schlosser (President of D & F Welding) and Brad Wall (14th Premier of Saskatchewan).
It’s time to tell Canadians the truth about pipelines.
The Team
Rick Maddison
Background: Broadcaster, Columnist, Storyteller
Role: Director/Producer
Rick is a member of the Friday Morning Roundtable talk-show, and is featured in several TV shows, radio broadcasts, and print literature. Rick is known for his affable nature and quick-wit. With a broadcast journalism background, he is able to uncover stories that are both balanced and informative. As producer of “Canada’s Solution?”, Rick’s goal is to dispel the myths surrounding pipelines and spur on discussion about getting Canadian crude to international markets to help pay down national debt.
Curtis Allen
Background: Filmmaker, Journalist, Owner of Distill Media
Role: Director of Photography/Editor
Having produced multiple documentaries, Curtis Allen is an expert at creating compelling stories.
With 10+ years experience in video journalism (as a camera operator, editor, and reporter for TV stations in Kamloops and Vancouver), Curtis has incomparable experience telling stories that audiences can meaningfully engage with. He has produced documentaries in Haiti, Ethiopia, and Mexico–and in 2018, he was chosen to tell the story of Round Lake Treatment Centre in documentary form; a comprehensive, TV-ready story that has aired over 50 times on BC television.
Curtis is also the recipient of two awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association, recognizing him for his documentary work in Haiti, as well as a piece he co-produced in Disneyland.
Budget Projection
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Budget Required
To bring this story to Canadians, it’s going to require funding to cover the costs associated with producing a documentary film of this magnitude. These costs can be broken down into the following categories: pre-production, production, editing, and delivery. Make use of the tabs above to see more detail of each category.
We are seeking a budget of $136,710 to fund this film. In return for this investment, not only will you receive full credit as Executive Producer of the film, but retain ownership of all footage and interviews gathered in the creation of the documentary. This means that you can use the footage we capture however you want in the future, including using it to promote your company online as well as on social and traditional media.
A detailed spreadsheet showing the breakdown of costs can be found by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17hjPESbLLbZKSHjwkvpimCsYJfAN1xQSFRdM6CJSWRA/edit?usp=sharing
Summary
If it can’t be done right, it’s not worth doing. Our reputation for precise and unparalleled visual storytelling hinges on this belief: you get what you pay for. Canadians deserve to hear the truth about pipelines and Canada’s financial future. We are in a unique position to tell that story.
Let’s work together.
Rick Maddison
Curtis Allen
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