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AHA MEDIA is very pleased to meet Chef Jamie Wicks of Pub 340 in Vancouver and hear about his Belly Buster Burger for Super Bowl Sunday
AHA MEDIA is very pleased to meet Chef Jamie Wicks of Pub 340 in Vancouver and hear about his Belly Buster Burger for Super Bowl Sunday! 🙂
Pub 340 is located at 340 Cambie in Vancouver, BC (between Hastings and Cordova on Cambie) “A venue that is well known for showcasing local and touring live acts. Everything from Rock’n Roll, Punk Rock, Metal and cover bands, to burlesque and karaoke.. Cheap drinks and open late has made 340 what it is today”
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In this video, Chef Jamie Wicks speak about the great food and prices at Pub 340 in Vancouver
This video was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera – Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms
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In the next photos and video, Chef Jamie Wicks speak about the Belly Buster Burger for Super Bowl Sunday 2010 at Pub 340 in Vancouver
This video was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera – Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms
Clyde Wright of AHA MEDIA speaks of a Wish List for Christmas Holiday Season 2009 in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
Many Vancouver Downtown Eastside residents face great challenges including health problems, homelessness, access to good food/water/ warm clothing during the Holiday Season
Since the weather is getting very cold , members of AHA MEDIA as well as LifeSkills Centre in Vancouver Downtown Eastside would dearly appreciate some donations of food items, warm clothes, toiletries
AHA MEDIA would love to continue to build their community capacity to do mobile media reporting in Vancover and Downtown Eastside and would really love some donated electronic gear! 🙂
FIDO Pay as You Go Phone Cards for cell phones,
Digital cameras,
SD memory cards,
Laptops/Desktops,
Video cameras,
Audio equipment
AHA MEDIA volunteers and peer trains others at LifeSkills Centre near Oppenheimer Park in 4 groups
1) Social Justice Support Group, 2) Upwords Writing 3) Computers and basic media literacy 4) Community Engagement
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In this video, Clyde Wright of AHA MEDIA speaks of a wish list for the Holiday Season 2009 in Vancouver Downtown Eastside (DTES)
This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making new media films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith DM April Smith at Twitter.com/AprilFilms or Facebook.com/AprilFilms
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Below is a Wish list compiled by members of AHA MEDIA and members of LifeSkills Centre for Holiday Season 2009
– Gift Certificates for London Drugs, Rexall, Army and Navy, Nester’s Food Market, Tim Horton’s, – Any Fast Food place
– Socks
– Thermal Underwear
– Towels ( Bath and Kitchen )
– Toiletries – Shampoo, Conditioner, Shaving, ToothBrush, Toothpaste, personal grooming kits
– DVDs
– Art Supplies – Paints, Paper,
– Office Supplies
– Media Equipment
– Digital Cameras
– Blank Dvds to record on
– USB Flash Drives
– Radios – big and small
– Extension Cords
– Mini Fridge and Microwaves
– Good Shoes/Boots
– Vitamins, Boost and Ensure Drinks
– Laptops/Desktops
– Cellphones
– FIDO pay as you go phone cards for cellphones
– Digital Cameras
– Video Cameras
– Jackets
– Sleeping Bags/Blankets
– Laundry Soap
– Mp3 players
– Guitars or Instruments
– Green Plants
– Tools
– Garbage Bags
– Cleaning Supplies
– Loose Tobacco
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! 🙂
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Please contact April Smith of AHA MEDIA through Email: Apr@live.ca
AHA MEDIA ‘s First “Holiday Themed” Film in Vancouver Downtown Eastside with LifeSkills Centre members
AHA MEDIA began producing their first “Holiday Themed” Film in Vancouver Downtown Eastside with members of LifeSkills Centre – a drop in centre run by PHS
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AHA MEDIA is thankful for the opportunity to make a film through great support from our Artistic Mentor Christoph Runne, staff at LifeSkills Centre and PHS who provides us space, high end cameras and gear as well as ongoing training in Art, Media and Filmmaking! 🙂
Producing Short Satirical/Parody films is one of the reasons why AHA MEDIA came together in the first place! 🙂 – To do positive community engagement while educating others on the social justice issues of our Downtown Eastside neighborhood
Lights, Cameras, ACTION! 🙂
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In this photo is Andrew Lavigne with Hendrik Beune. Andrew is one of AHA MEDIA’s mentors
Andrew Lavigne is also Directing a movie which has AHA MEDIA as one of the story lines and includes great insights into social media, social justice, Vancouver Downtown Eastside and the Olympics!
http://www.WGHTheMovie.ca
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In this photo, Hendrik Beune takes “roll call” with LifeSkills Centre members interested in acting
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In this video are members from LifeSkills Centre getting ready for AHA MEDIA First “Holiday Themed” Film Shoot in Vancouver Downtown Eastside
This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a New Media camera – Panasonic DMC-ZS3. AHA MEDIA is about exploring mobile media production through New Media cameras. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms
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In this following photo is April and Hendrik – in a serious moment before the camera! 🙂
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In this photo, the cast reads their lines while April stands by 🙂
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In this photo, Hendrik and Clyde of AHA MEDIA stand with Andrew Lavigne after being out in the cold weather to film our scenes!
Alvin Clayton of AHA MEDIA from the Nisgaa Nation in Northern BC, speaks of his Aboriginal Art inspired by loving memory of his Father
Alvin Clayton of AHA MEDIA from the Nisgaa Nation in Northern BC, speaks of his Aboriginal Art inspired by loving memory of his Father who was involved in community services for a very long time.
Below are photos and video of Alvin and his hand drawn Aboriginal artwork prints to be used for fundraising for Harm Reduction in Vancouver Downtown Eastside
This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making Nokia films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms
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Below are photos and video of Alvin Clayton who dedicates his art to be used as the WAHRS ( Western Aboriginal Harm Reduction Society) banner at LifeSkills Centre in loving memory of his father who was very involved in community service in his Nisgaa home nation up North in B.C.
This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making Nokia films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter or Facebook.com/AprilFilms
AHA MEDIA at 2nd Annual LiveBlock Sneaker Drive in Gastown, Vancouver on Sept 13, 2009
At the corner of Abbott and Cordova in Gastown, Vancouver, the 2nd Annual LiveBlock Sneaker Drive is happening where piles of donated sneakers from Adidas and LiveStock have been generously donated.
This event goes from 12-8pm Sunday Sept 13, 2009.
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This video was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making Nokia films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter.
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In this video, Dave Jeans and Tony B of LifeSkills Centre speak about today’s event
This was filmed by April Smith of AHA MEDIA on a Nokia N95 mobile cameraphone. April is passionate and skilled in making Nokia films by exploring mobile media production through the camera lens of a cellphone. For a better quality version of this video, please DM April Smith @AprilFilms on Twitter.
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Shoes and other items can always be dropped off at the front desk of LifeSkills Centre
412 East Cordova Street
Vancouver, BC
V6A 1L6
604-678-8278
http://www.lifeskillscentre.wordpress.com”
To see all 12 photos of this event, please see our flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahamedia/sets/72157622361398484/
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