NEW VIDEO: MTV Originals: Bryan Espiritu

Ty Harper | Community,Documentary,Fashion,Music,Video | Tuesday, June 10th, 2014

Nice piece on be and LL courtesy of MTV and Canon Canada. Shouts to Phoebe!

Previously: NEW MUSIC: THE LEGENDS LEAGUE PRESENTS NATURALLY BORN STRANGERS (RICH KIDD, TONA & ADAM BOMB) – JAMESON AVE (PROD. RICH KIDD)

NEW VIDEO: Wes Williams – Keynote: Institute of Canadian Citizenship

Ty Harper | Community,Video | Wednesday, March 26th, 2014

Wes speaks his truth regarding nationality and citizenship to new Canadians.

On March 21, 2014 , Wes Williams aka Maestro Fresh Wes did the keynote speech at Tiff Bell Lightbox for the Institute of Canadian Citizenship . 60 newcomers from 23 different countries of origin attended this special event. This was a defining moment in the lives of these new Canadian citizens and an honour for Wes to be a part of. Wes will be doing more presentations with the ICC as well as more STICK TO YOUR VISION presentations throughout the country. He has already done Tedx Toronto, IBM/Cisco, Reebok Canada, Macquarie Private Wealth as well as hosting events for Microsoft Canada at their World Partners Conference in Los Angeles and inspiring elementary, high school as well as college and university students throughout Canada. His critically acclaimed motivational book STICK TO YOUR VISION has been quoted by the former Governor General of Canada as ” a plan of action “.

For bookings please contact through:
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https://twitter.com/maestrofreshwes

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https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/orc…

Previously: NEW VIDEO: MAESTRO FRESH WES – TIMELESS FEAT. DIVINE BROWN

NEW VIDEO: On Point “3rd Annual North Pole Hoops Platform”

Ty Harper | Community,Interviews,News,Sports,Video | Monday, January 20th, 2014

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On Point went on location to the 3rd annual North Pole Hoops Platform. An event that features some of Canada’s finest and fast rising basketball players in an Upperclassmen Game(2014/2015) and an Underclassmen Game(2016).

Some participants included Obi Okolie, Jacques Lukusa, Russell Baker, Kadeem Smithen, Damian Prehay, Gene Spagnuolo, Marcus Ottey, Eddie Ekiyor and many more of the country’s top young ballers. Okolie was named MVP of the Upperclassmen game while Lukusa was the Underclassmen MVP. Baker was the Heart & Hustle Award winner.

Hosted by: Drew Ebanks
Produced by: Drew Ebanks & Jay Irving
Filmed and edited by: David Zelikovitz
Music by: BLAAOW!
Graphics by Mark Sylvain

Special thanks to the North Pole Hoops crew and the Mattamy Athletic Centre for the access and accommodations.

***For best viewing please watch at 720p or higher***

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Previously: NEW VIDEO: On Point “Basketball Brotherhood: Canadian Senior Men’s Basketball Team”

NEW VIDEO: On Point “Basketball Brotherhood: Canadian Senior Men’s Basketball Team”

Ty Harper | Community,Sports,Video | Sunday, January 5th, 2014

Missed this one when it first dropped, shouts to Ebanks!

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The story behind the resurgence of the Canadian Senior Men’s Basketball Team as they practice together during a month long training camp in the summer of 2013. This film also revolves around the Jack Donohue International Classic that features Canada doing battle against Jamaica in a two game exhibition series at Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic Centre. Canada Basketball recently put in a bid for one of four wild card spots up for grabs at the 2014 FIBA World Basketball championships in Spain.

***For best viewing watch at 720p or above using settings tab***

Hosted by Drew Ebanks
Produced by Drew Ebanks & Jay Irving
Filmed, Editing and Directed by Jay Irving
Additional Cinematography by David Zelikovitz
Graphics by Mark Sylvain
Music by Blaaow: soundcloud.com/blaaow

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Previously: NEW VIDEO: On Point – On Location: TCH Midnight Madness

NEW VIDEO: On Point – On Location: TCH Midnight Madness

Ty Harper | Community,Sports,Video | Monday, October 28th, 2013

Another inspiring edition of On Point!

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Toronto Community Housing in partnership with the Department of Athletics and Recreation at University of Toronto Scarborough has introduced a first-of-its-kind program for city youth this summer: Midnight Madness Basketball.

The pilot program brings together 70 youth aged 14 to 16 from five Toronto Community Housing communities to play basketball at the UTS athletic centre on Friday nights during the summer.

Led by Shevon Thompson and Jelani Matthew, Midnight Madness combines both physical and personal development. Before stepping on the court for basketball drills and friendly competition under the guidance of mentors, the youth take part in life-skills workshops to learn about themselves, their peers and how to access positive life-changing opportunities.

Midnight Madness is supported by the Toronto Police Service, Ascot Co-op, Concrete Roses Youth Services and the East Scarborough Boys and Girls Club.

The pilot program includes five communities this summer (Alexandra Park, Cooper Mills, Flemington Park, Kingston Galloway, Queen’s Plate), but Toronto Community Housing hopes to expand it in future to include more communities and involve both boys and girls.

To find out more, call 416-981-6300, or e-mail youth@torontohousing.ca.

Please change settings to 720p for best best viewing.

Produced by Drew Ebanks Jay Irving & David Zelikovitz
Filmed by Tony Law and David Zelikovitz
Edited by David Zelikovitz
Graphics: Mark Sylvain
Music by: Blaoow! and Jed Ridgway

Special Thanks to Toronto Community Housing (TCH) and the York Square team as well as program leaders/mentors Jelani Matthew, Shevon Thompson & Olu Quamina.

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Previously: NEW VIDEO: On Point – On Location: Anthony Bennett opens Jane & Finch Boys & Girls Club!

EVENT: R.I.S.E Edutainment presents “The 1st Annual Edutainment Convention” (Oct 25th-27th)

Ty Harper | Community,Events,Music | Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013

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Wow, nice to see a new generation of teens doing what many generations before theirs were doing at their age AND the inter-generational relationships being fostered through these types of initiatives. Get to know more about R.I.S.E. via their youtube channel!

For Immediate Release

The young people of Toronto have a lot of talent, but what’s the best way to nurture and develop it? R.I.S.E is about “Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere;” using arts and culture to connect, educate and empower Toronto’s youth, and celebrate their creativity.

From Friday October 25th to Sunday October 27th, R.I.S.E Edutainment, with support from City of Toronto Culture presents, Toronto’s first EDUTAINMENT CONVENTION: 3 days of concerts, artistic workshops, art business development, networking and discussions. The Convention is a holistic way of connecting, presenting and building up emerging and established music and spoken word artists across Toronto.

The Edutainment Convention will educate and empower young artists by connecting them with professionals who have paved a sustainable path in their respective fields. By providing performance, knowledge building and networking opportunities the Convention will help bridge the gap between Toronto’s emerging and professional artists; giving emerging artists resources and experiences needed to grow their own successful careers.

The Convention will be a weekend of performances and learning taking place at the North York Civic Centre (NYCC) and the Toronto Centre for the Arts (TCA).

Event 1 – Rise and Rhyme Concert:
The weekend opens with a concert featuring Freedom Writers and John River inside the TCA’s beautiful George Weston Theatre.

Event 2 – Edutainment Conference: 
Saturday and Sunday will be 2 full days of holistic development for young artists at the NYCC. Saturday focuses on artistic skill building and features a key note talk by Director X, a videographer who has worked with many artists, including Drake. There will also be workshops for poets, vocalists and MC’s. Sunday focuses on building business skills necessary to make a living creating art. The day will include a panel of full-time artists, a discussion about working in the recording industry and a speed dating session connecting artists with funding institutions.

Event 3 – Soulful Vocals Concert: 
On Sunday the Convention closes with a second concert at the TCA, with performances by Shi Wisdom and Plaitwrights, among others.

Check out the full Convention schedule HERE

The Conference is FREE and open to the public, aimed primarily at youth aged 18-30.

Concert tickets are $10 in advance on ticketmaster.ca or $15 at the door. There are discounted tickets available for non-profits and community groups.

Locations:
Toronto Centre for the Arts (George Weston Recital Hall): 5040 Yonge Street
North York Civic Centre: 5100 Yonge Street

For more information or interview requests please contact Randell Adjei, Director of R.I.S.E Edutainment:
647-294-6677director@riseedutainment.com

All blog posts, tweets + other shares are welcome and appreciated!
Much love.
#RISE

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NEW VIDEO: On Point – On Location: Anthony Bennett opens Jane & Finch Boys & Girls Club!

Ty Harper | Community,Sports,Video | Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013

Doooope!

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2013 NBA Number 1 Draft pick Anthony Bennett(Cleveland Cavaliers) goes back to his roots for the opening of the Jane & Finch Boys & Girls Club Youth Centre. The Former Findlay Pilot and Brampton resident is proud to give back to the community of his younger days! Video features Toronto’s own Jully Black, Chris Blackwood of HNIC Mentorship program, Donovan Bennett of Sportsnet 360, Youth Mentor Dane Baugh and Anthony’s brother Sheldon Bennett.

Please change settings 720p for best best viewing.

Produced by Drew Ebanks & Jay Irving
Filmed and Edited by David Zelikovitz
Graphics: Mark Sylvain
Music by: Bjorn Scherer-Mohr

Special Thanks to Chris Blackwood of HNIC Mentorship & Jane & Finch Boys & Girls Club.

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Previously: NEW VIDEO: On Point “Uncut” (Canada Basketball’s Cadet Men’s Team)

Previously: NEW VIDEO: ON POINT W/ DREW EBANKS “AMAR’E STOUDEMIRE ASSISTANT COACH (MACCABI CANADA BASKETBALL TEAM)”

Previously: NEW VIDEO: On Point w/ Drew Ebanks: “Canada Basketball Jr. Academy”

NEW VIDEO: Shane Stirling presents “The Leadertape” (No. 03) – Sam Shuter

Ty Harper | Community,Video,Visuals | Thursday, September 12th, 2013

Latest installment of Stirling’s artist profiles.

About The Leadertape:
The Leadertape comes from my passion for storytelling. Painting a picture through the senses to bring forth a vivid connection to the people, places and things that inspire me. My medium has changed from pencil and pad, to paint and canvas to pixel and screen, but the motivation has always been the same; to capture the moment forever. The participants of ‘The Leadertape’ that I will be showcasing over the coming months, I believe to be leaders. Leaders of thought, art and culture. My path has crossed with these people at various points in our journey and I want to share with you their stories so that you to can cross paths with theirs. It is my pleasure to introduce to you, Sam Shuter
Moving Pictures. Moving Personalities. The Leadertape.
Inspired by symmetrical lines and vibrant colors, Artist Samara Shuter’s work juxtaposes her often abstract backgrounds with her more figurative foreground drawings in two different styles. Her larger than life art stems from her appreciation for the traditional elements of men’s fashion; a colorful necktie, a beautiful Italian boot, and more specifically, the lines of a well-tailored suit. The strength of the suit is what drives Sam to create her paintings. “[The suit] has represented something for decades; power, productivity, strength, economic prosperity, and hard work.” For Sam it is not about the sex of the person under the suit, but about what wearing the suit has meant in society for so long.
While working most often in acrylics and oils on canvas, Sam is open to exploring other avenues. As her style develops, she is continuously influenced by street art, stenciling and graffiti; as well as graphic design. With no intention of parting ways with what has already become her trademark theme, she is constantly developing new ideas.
Sam Shuter is currently independent, and selling her work privately in Toronto.
Website: Sam Shuter http://samshuter.com
Twitter: @samshuter http://twitter.com/samshuter
More about Shane Stirling:
Director. Designer. Storyteller. Stirling is a classically trained visual artist with an approach that is as dynamic as it is polished. His music video direction perennially achieves high rotation placements while consistently topping charts and countdowns. His design work has seen him define national retail environments, market legendary cultural icons and present iconic brands in a inspiring and authentic manner. His penchant for trendsetting has seen him work with cultural and commercial powerhouses as Nike, Bentley, and New Era Caps to connect with leaders of culture and early adapters. His imagery is deftly crafted by connecting bold, broad strokes with the intricacies of culture, lifestyle and authenticity. Nothing goes unnoticed, no detail is arbitrary, nothing is placed in frame without purpose, Stirling’s strength is his ability to produce refined, penetrating visuals. For Stirling, art and commerce are not mutually exclusive. He is as authentic in his skill set and experience as he is in his unbridled lust to create lasting impressions.
Website: Shane Stirling / Co. http://shanestirling.co/
Twitter: ShaneStirlingCo http://twitter.com/shanestirlingco
Previously: NEW VIDEO: SHANE STIRLING PRESENTS “THE LEADERTAPE” (NO. 02) – AJ SAUDIN

SHORT DOC: StudioFeed Films presents LAL “The Bridge”

Ty Harper | Community,Documentary,Music,Video | Sunday, August 25th, 2013

Just happened on this great piece on Toronto musicians, activists, and residents LAL (Rosina, Murr and Ian) produced/directed by StudioFeed.

The piece covers the band’s music, activism and relationship with Toronto. Definitely worth putting aside some time to take in.

Formed in 1998 by Bengali-rooted Rosina Kazi and her life partner, Barbados-born Nicholas Murray and later joined by Ugandan-born Ian De Souza, LAL proves incessantly hard to define.

StudioFeed first sat down with Rose, Nic and Ian in April of 2012. With their self-titled release, “LAL,” set to debut at the Garrison in Toronto on May 18, we here at StudioFeed thought that we had a straight forward shoot in store; film the band, talk about the record and culminate in the record release party at the Garrison. But then we actually got to know the members of LAL, and that whole plan went out the window.

LAL has been described as a “music making magical mushroom, the visible flowering part of a much larger organism, connected with very fine but infinitely resilient roots.” They are “obsessed with making music but more obsessed with using the making of music as a way to materialize ways of being together, fostering a sharing of resources, ideas and, at bottom, maintaining a tenacious hope that persists despite the frightening world we live in.”

Sit back. Take 15 minutes. LAL is what Independent Music is all about.

To purchase LAL’s most recent record, visit lalforest.bandcamp.com

Visit LAL online // Facebook // Twitter

Previously: NEW VIDEO: Murr feat. Rosina “Best Dress” (Directed by C. Hudson Hwang)

Previously: NEW ALBUM: LAL (Self-titled)

NEW VIDEO: On Point “Uncut” (Canada Basketball’s Cadet Men’s Team)

Ty Harper | Community,Sports,Video | Friday, July 26th, 2013

http://www.onpointbasketball.com
ON POINT UNCUT takes a “fly on the wall” point of view, observing the Canada Basketball – Cadet Men’s Team during an evening practice at Ryerson University. We get an unparalleled look at what went on during the team’s last practice before they flew off to Uruguay, South America. The Cadet team went on to capture the bronze medal at the FIBA Americas U16 tournament. Stand out players included top prospects Jamal Murray and Justin Jackson. The team is coached by Dave DeAveiro.

Produced by Drew Ebanks & Jay Irving.
Filmed & Edited by Jay Irving.
Graphic Designer Mark Sylvain

Previously: NEW VIDEO: ON POINT W/ DREW EBANKS “AMAR’E STOUDEMIRE ASSISTANT COACH (MACCABI CANADA BASKETBALL TEAM)”

Previously: NEW VIDEO: On Point w/ Drew Ebanks: “Canada Basketball Jr. Academy”

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