Co-producer, Groundbreakers. Inequality, climate change and infectious diseases are global problems that need solutions. U of T’s diverse research community is on a mission to solve the world's grand challenges through research and innovation. Groundbreakers features some of the research superstars at U of T’s Institutional Strategic Initiatives whose work will transform lives.
This Is UofT is a series created for the University of Toronto that looks at the people behind the curtain of the institution who are changing the world. In this episode we meet sociology professor, Jooyoung Lee, who’s research looks at gun violence outcomes in the U.S. and Canada.
To watch season one go to https://tinyurl.com/y4rfef3b
What’s Next, The New Normal with Maydianne Andrade, What Now, What Now AI. Created and produced four original award-winning podcast series created for the University of Toronto. https://www.utoronto.ca/podcasts
Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton, known to many as the “Godfather of AI,” made headlines around the world after leaving his job at Google to speak more freely about the risks posed by unchecked development of artificial intelligence. Why does he believe digital intelligence could hold an advantage over biological intelligence? How did he suddenly arrive at this conclusion after a lifetime of work in the field? Most importantly, what – if anything – can be done to safeguard the future of humanity? The University of Toronto University Professor Emeritus addresses these questions and more in The Godfather in Conversation.
Series creator and producer, Joe’s Basketball Diaries, an original talk series from the University of Toronto that explores a range of topics that impact us as a collective, including race, inclusivity, leadership, equity, and global citizenship, using basketball as a vehicle.
Now, more than ever, we need a sense of belonging, community, and trust. Basketball is one of the few sports that has truly been able to cross-cultural and ethnic divides, bringing together one of the world’s most eclectic fanbases. As a world-renowned public university in a celebrated city where knowledge meets achievement, history meets the future, and sports meets humanity, the University of Toronto is uniquely positioned to facilitate discussions on topical subjects that impact the world. Welcome to Joe’s Basketball Diaries.
Social first campaigns, series and promos produced for the University of Toronto.
“My name Rhonda-Marie. I’m legally blind. I’m a mother. I’m a massage therapist. And I run. And I bike. And I swim. A lot. And I am on a quest to be the most powerful verb in my own life.”
8% No Limit is a feature length documentary and adventure web series that will launch with Get Out There Magazine in fall of 2014. 8% follows a blind woman's ultra run adventure across 885km of dark and light, real and perceived. Rhonda-Marie Avery was born with 8% vision. In August of 2014 she will run for 20 days, 885km, without tether, without limits, without boundaries. This is where adventure begins.
"It’s easy to get lost in the run; to get lost in the struggle. The trick is to find the sweet spot between suffering body and suffering soul."
iVillage Canada asks Canada what they are passionate about!
TV promo for Downright Domestic, the lifestyle list show, with host Rebecca Webster. Airing in Canada and internationally. www.downrightdomestic.com
Television ad promoting the launch of iVillage in Canada.
Casey House is a specialty HIV/AIDS hospital with community programming including home care and outreach programs. Founded in 1988, we were the first freestanding HIV/AIDS facility in Canada. Their commitment is to provide compassionate health care for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. This video honors 25 years of amazing service.
8% No Limit is a 12-part adventure web television series hosted by Get Out There Magazine. This story chronicles the moving journey of blind runner Rhonda Marie Avery as she attempts to run Canada's epic Bruce Trail end-to-end in 20 days with the support of 50 guide runners.
8% No Limit is a 12-part adventure web television series. This story chronicles the moving journey of blind runner Rhonda Marie Avery as she attempts to run Canada's epic Bruce Trail end-to-end in 20 days with the support of 50 guide runners.
The story is as beautiful as it is inspiring, contrasting the stunning vistas of Canada’s 900 KM-long Bruce Trail with Avery’s relentless effort to overcome daily obstacles, including; fatigue, injuries and mental exhaustion. The story weaves the mechanics of running with the power of the mind to demonstrate what the human body can achieve.
getouttheremag.com
Define Yourself is a groundbreaking series looking at the ups and downs of aging through an honest lens.
One With the Herd is an award winning documentary telling the story of healing and connection, of the relationship between horses and humans. Horses have been at our sides for centuries, carrying us to war, to work, to play. On their backs, taking us to speeds and lands we can only travel in our dreams. From Black Beauty to Seabiscuit, horses have captured our minds and hearts, asking for little in return.
One With the Herd tells the story of the most powerful gift horses have to offer humans.
Television host Tracy Moore describes her experience with childbirth, postpartum depression & the value of midwives.
The 23rd annual auction of contemporary Canadian art, Art With Heart raising funds for Casey House and their community programs that support those living with HIV/AIDS.