DOXA Documentary Film Festival Needs Our Help

Graphic designers don’t often participate in documentary filmmaking, which is a shame. Just as our craft helps shape culture, documentaries are powerful storytelling vehicles, often revealing subjects, issues, and even entire movements we’d otherwise never understand. Heck, Gary Hustwit’s documentary film Helvetica was a good example of this and I was proud we were able to bring it to Vancouver, and his next film, Objectified, is soon to be screened here as well.

Anyway, I hope no one minds me sharing a little about my passion for documentaries. I recently joined the fundraising committee supporting the DOXA Documentary Film Festival and would like to ask for your help. You see, we’re proud to bring together a variety of awesome films from around the world to Vancouver each year, but with the current economic climate and resulting arts & culture cut-backs, our festival requires the support of people like you to remain viable.

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The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation is a history-making ride from Vancouver to Seattle that will take place on June 19-21, 2009. It’s not a race. It’s a 250 km ride over two days and one camp-out, which will take in some of Pacific Northwest’s most spectacular scenery. Whether you are a weekend rider or a seasoned cyclist, this epic journey is for you! All you need is motivation, a bike, and a helmet. The rest is history. Be part of something BIG in the fight against cancer. You’ll be fully supported from the time you register until you cross the finish line in downtown Seattle. Transportation back from Seattle is provided as is all of the logistical support (meals, medical, mechanical, security etc.) along the route.

Check out The Ride to Conquer Cancer website at www.conquercancer.ca

Thanks for your help!