dolcevitamedia  inc.
               Solving problems   rescuing stories   brand extension   new concepts   sound ideas
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                          interpretation         inspiration       intelligent entertainment
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Clients inc: BBC, CBC, Corus, Discovery International, TimeWarner, NFB, Q Films,     [Further Details]


dolcevitamedia inc. is currently on hiatus,
as Andrew has accepted the position of Professor of Communications at George Brown College
... but don't let that stop you from sharing your extraordinary ideas
.. contact information below


doc channel Shut Up and Write Me!  
to premiere on The Documentary Channel,
Friday May 12, 2006, 10pm EST

and theatrically at The Royal Cinema, Toronto on
Saturday May 13 2006, 1.30pm




On a Roll...

21st century
2002:  16th Annual Gemini Awards  Nomination: Best Sound (with Terry Wedel, Bruce Cameron & Peter Sawade) for The Secret World of Gardens: Frogs  produced and directed by Susan Fleming    (Gemini = Canadian TV Bafta or Emmy award)

2002:  16th Annual Gemini Awards nomination longlist for Best Talk Series for In Camera with Christina Pochmursky

2002:  CBC nominee for Best North American Science Writing 2001 for Brain Surgery for the Soul - sadly withdrawn at last minute when it was realised that, although it continues to be broadcast, the documentary was actually made in 2000

(For earlier awards and accolades please see respective directors' CVs below)



Work In Progress/Recently completed

cover2 Shut Up & Write Me!
Feature length documentary combining live action with animation
Director: Andrew Johnston
Editors: David New & Cort Bremner
Animation: Les and Lou Solis    Music: TTG
Broadcast Clients: The Documentary Channel & ... (2nd window available)
Producer: Andrea Nemtin (Shut Up Inc) Co-producers Loakman & Johnston.



My Annie ? Annie Ong, Lost & Found
Dramatic sequel to the award winnning documentary The Last Seven Days of Annie Ong
Director: Stefan Randstrom
Story Editor:Derek Vertongen
Broadcast Clients:  CBC television & Toronto One
Co-producers: PTV inc and dolcevitamedia inc (Nemtin, Loakman & Johnston)
Premiered Mother's Day on CBC's the Passionate Eye
 



monsters  My Little Monsters
 First in series of monstrous storybooks and literacy primers for 3 to 6 year olds & their dads.
 (And mums if they really want to know what goes on).
 
 Author: A.J. de Aquila
 Illustrator: Andrew Bee





sam cover
Tales of Knights and Princesses

Sam's Story is the first in a family of unconventional tales of bold knights and even bolder princesses  - for 3 to 6 year olds.
Also in the works: The Princess & The Pirate.
Coming soon: Sir Toby to the Rescue.
Author: A.J. de Aquila





dream cover Dreaming of Dragons
A young knight and lady squabble. The cook, the lord, the nanny and the butler attempt to intervene;
but it's at night that they discover what really matters most.
Quirky, funny and very slightly surreal. Great to read aloud.
Aimed at 3 to 6 year olds.
Author: A.J. de Aquila





mocdocs logo Moc Docs
We're pleased to be involved in the nationwide script and film making contest, now in it's 4th year.
Have you got what it takes to make a Moc Doc?
Broadcaster: CBC Newsworld 
Executive Producers: Jeannette Loakman & Sally Blake, Moc Docs Inc



Sir T M M M (wt)
Exotic mystery novel for children and imaginative adults
Featuring Sir Trawberry Moose KCSB
Author: A J de Aquila
 
 



 

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Andrew Johnston 

Creative Director

Who's he?

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disc 2 - Bonus Features


talent pool
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pigfish   ~~~~~

Looking for Music? The following artistes come highly recommended  

Can-Con
TTG
www.ttgmusic.com
International
Sarah Class
www.filmscore.co.uk




From the Archives:

little AJ

Brain Surgery for the Soul

The remarkable  (yes, remarkable)  story of Erella and her Tumour

Broadcast on CBC Radio's "Ideas" at 9pm on CBC Radio 1 on Monday October 9th  (Thanksgiving)
 on Thursday February 15th and on July 1st (Canada Day) , selected by CBC for Best North American Science Writing 2001 
 
Radio proposal

 

When Chicken Soup is Not Enough

The webumentary - interesting entertainment for grown ups

Prehistoric proposal for an even deeper exploration of the story using techniques not available on radio or television
 
Webumentary