Film Festival Friday: FEaturing Films by Brandy Yanchyk
Brandy Yanchyk
Brandy Yanchyk is a Canadian filmmaker and journalist who lives in Edmonton, Alberta. Ms. Yanchyk has produced, directed and written five documentaries on immigration around the world. She is also a regular reporter on BBC World TV's travel program FAST TRACK and has been working as a TV and radio reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for over a decade in Toronto, Edmonton and London, England.
In 2009, Brandy Yanchyk produced, directed and shot "Desert to Ice" for BBC World TV's documentary program "Our World". "Desert to Ice" is a documentary that follows nine Palestinian refugees from Iraq who were resettled in Iceland.
Brandy Yanchyk is currently in production on a new documentary called "Finding Edge Road" which is about how an influx of asylum seekers in a small town in Finland is causing major friction.
You can check out Brandy's website at: http://www.brandyyproductions.com
In 2009, Brandy Yanchyk produced, directed and shot "Desert to Ice" for BBC World TV's documentary program "Our World". "Desert to Ice" is a documentary that follows nine Palestinian refugees from Iraq who were resettled in Iceland.
Brandy Yanchyk is currently in production on a new documentary called "Finding Edge Road" which is about how an influx of asylum seekers in a small town in Finland is causing major friction.
You can check out Brandy's website at: http://www.brandyyproductions.com
Brandy will Be present to show her following films on Friday. Each film will be followed by a question/answer session. Brandy will be selling her dvd's at her vendor table throughout the conference.
Friday: 10:30-11:30am
Marseille Room In 2011, Ms. Yanchyk produced, directed and wrote "Brooks - The City of 100 Hellos", a documentary about how immigration is changing and challenging a cowboy town. "Brooks - The City of 100 Hellos is airing on OMNI TV, CBC's Documentary Channel, CTS and across the United States on PBS.
Film Length: 47 minutes |
Friday: 12:45-1:45pm
Marseille Room In 2012, Brandy Yanchyk made "Nature's Invitation", a documentary about Canada's quest to get new immigrants in touch with nature. It also explores the consequences of a life devoid of nature. "Nature's Invitation" is airing on OMNI TV and CBC's Documentary Channel and on PBS in 2014.
Film Length: 47 minutes |
Friday: 2:00-3:00pm
Marseille Room In 2013, Brandy Yanchyk completed "Oil Calling", a documentary about new immigrants and Canada's oil patch. It is airing on CBC's Documentary Channel.
Film Length: 23 minutes |