We finally have our documentary out of the can & a new Visit [Beta] web application.
I am extremely excited to make two big announcements
First. We finally have our documentary out of the can (as they say) and online!
But before I share the link, a huge "thank-you!" to Michael Penney of After Light Films for all his hard work in shooting and editing this piece. This was a project of epic proportions and when I asked him to join me on my adventure in October of 2008 I don't think he knew what he was getting into. This will not be the last of our documentaries, with the support of friends like Amichoco, ARM, and FLO-Cert GmBH we hope to share both success and progress in creating a transparent, ethical jewellery supply chain(s).
Our second announcement is the launch of our Visit [Beta] application which allows customers to see when we're available for private appointments. Over the coming weeks and months we'll be adding greater functionality like a diamond search with 20,000+ Canadian Diamonds, educational resources, and product browsing. All to make the process of picking that perfect ethical ring a bit easier.
XO
Ryan & FTJCO
We’re happy to have been a part of the successful fundraising efforts for this years Cabbagetown Nuit Blanche, and we’re really exited to be running Attaque des Araignées! & Arachnattack! Two community arts projects in the ‘Zone’, both supporting causes.
We’re happy to have been a part of the successful fundraising efforts for this years Cabbagetown Nuit Blanche, and we’re really exited to be running two community arts projects in the ‘Zone’, both supporting causes.
Our first project is an interactive photo booth showcasing the skills of Toronto freelance photographer Rannie Turingan. Attaque des Araignées! (Attack of the Spiders) "Un film en noir et blanc de Rannie Turringan pour War Child". We’re holding a pay what you can casting call in support of War Child Canada as part of Cabbagetown’s Nuit Blanche Celebration. Bring props, and add your scene! Located at Théâtre Fair Trade Jewellery Co. 523 Rue Parliament Toronto 7:00pm until Je ne sais pas. ‘Actors’ will be photographed in black and white with/without thought or speech bubbles to add dialogue to the scene. Photos will be placed in story board format in our front windows where people will have the opportunity to change the order and help create a ’scary’ story (aroooooo) for the evening. The final ordering of photos will be compiled and uploaded on the web where they can be downloaded & shared.
Or second project is Arachnattack! an experiment for a local collaboration project between businesses and residents. This year, our neighbor Rama Caritey, Dean from ‘The Lamp Cage‘, and our favorite local Simon Rollason (who helped with equipment and beverages from Great Lakes Brewery) will work all night create giant spider lanterns inspired by Vancouver’s "Illuminaries Festival" & Elora’s "Twilight Zoo" We’re gonna get your hands dirty and we hope you’ll join us as we rally behind community ‘creation’. Once completed, the lanterns will be installed on the roofs & sides of retail buildings along Parliament St. the following week and stay up until Hallow’s Eve! Proceeds from the decorations will go directly to a local community group.
Participants will be able to help build/finish the spiders we have been working on by:
- Making faces for the spiders
- Build out the legs using empty beer cans, canvas, cheese cloth, tissue paper & glue
- Installing lights
- Enjoying the process
We hope you can join us tonight and while you’re here check out the other incredibly cool projects in our zone @ http://www.cabbagetownnuitblanche.ca
Special thanks for the poster go to Al Morton who continues to amaze. We love Al.
