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Ye Qiabo, China’s first ever medalist at the Olympic Winter Games, was in
Osoyoos and Kamloops as she took part in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch
Relay. After her relay run, Ye headed up to Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops to
take in some runs with Canadian Olympic champion skier and senator Nancy
Greene Rain.
Video and photo package includes footage of Ms. Ye’s summer trip to Canada’s
only true desert in Osoyoos, including footage of her golfing, visiting a First
Nations owned and operated winery, and horse back riding. Winter footage
includes her run with the flame, as well as her skiing and connecting with Nancy
Greene Raine. Package also includes footage of the Olympic Flame as it passed
through the Rocky Mountains, including a swim in a mountain hot springs pool.
Opera sensation Anna Maria Kaufmann visited Calgary, Edmonton and Banff, Alberta, as she travelled to Canada to participate in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay.
UPDATE: Additional Footage includes Canadian Olympic athletes Susan Auch, and Catriona Le May Doan, the flame travelling on a vintage rail handcar, the Calgary Stampede, and various Aboriginal experiences in Alberta.
Video and photo package includes footage of Ms Kaufmann enjoying shopping, visiting an Ice Castle and maze, skiing, skating, and enjoying a sleigh ride. Package also contains footage of Ms. Kaufman meeting Canadian Olympic Athletes Ken Read, , as well as footage of her running with the flame in Calgary.
Famous for portraying exciting historic and literary figures in his routines, iconic French figure skater Philippe Candeloro was in Saskatchewan to soak in a little history and culture, and a lot of Olympic Spirit, Canadian-style!
Video / photo package includes footage of Mr. Candeloro’s run with the flame, as well as him performing a back flip on skates in front of young figure skaters, exploring outdoor ice sculptures and enjoying a ride through the enchanted forest light display. Package also includes footage of the flame as it passed through Manitoba and Saskatchewan, including an aboriginal honour guard on horse back from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, and scenic shots of Saskatchewan’s scenic skies both day and night.
Opera sensation Anna Maria Kaufmann visited Calgary, Edmonton and Banff, Alberta, as she travelled to Canada to participate in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. Originally from Alberta, and now Germany’s most popular soprano, Kaufmann enjoyed spectacular tourism experiences in all three cities before running with the flame in Calgary.
Video and photo package includes footage of Ms Kaufmann enjoying shopping, visiting an Ice Castle and maze, skiing and enjoying a sleigh ride. Package also contains footage of Ms. Kaufmann meeting Canadian Olympic Athlete Ken Read, member of the Canadian Ski Team 1974 – 1983, known as the “Crazy Canucks”, as well as footage of her running with the flame in Calgary.
The Eagle has landed in Canada…again! Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards was back in Canada for another shot at Olympic history. At the 1988 Calgary Winter Games Edwards became the first person from the UK to qualify for the Olympic Winter Games in ski jumping. Edwards’ unlikely story endeared him to fans in Calgary and around the world. Mr. Edwards returned to Canada, this time in Winnipeg, as an international torchbearer with the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch relay. Video package contains footage and interviews clips from his run; and footage of him curling, climbing an ice tower, and ice skating on the Assiniboine River. Package also contains highlights of the flame in Ontario and Manitoba, and footage of famous torchbearers such as musical superstar Shania Twain and hockey legend Gordie Howe.
Since first lit in Greece in November, the Olympic Flame has passed through many corners of Canada, including the country's most northern, southern, and eastern points. This video package features the runs of South Korean gold medalist Lee Kyung Chun in Tofino, BC; Australian gold medalist Alisa Camplin in Dawson City, Yukon; Japanese speed skating star Ikue Teshigaware in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador; Chinese Olympic superstar Yang Yang in Summerside, PEI; Brazilian Olympic champion César Cielo in Hopewell Rocks, New Brunswick; German cross-country skiing star Peter Schlickenrieder in Québec City, Québec and Bollywood megastar Akshay Kumar in Toronto, Ontario.
Indian superstar Akshay Kumar enjoyed a visit to “Bollywood North” as he ran with the Olympic flame in Toronto. Akshay’s day in Canada’s largest city included a visit to the CN Tower before a large contingent of his fans lined the streets to witness his run. As the flame passed through Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto highlights included a visit to Montreal’s Olympic Stadium (1976 Summer Games) and a run by producer/director Ivan Reitman. Video package includes highlights including torch runs by Ivan Reitman) and Barbara Ann Scott (gold medalist in figure skating 1948/1961). Package also contains archive footage of Akshay’s bollywood movies, interview footage and aerial and beauty footage of Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.
Olympic silver medallist and five-time German cross-country champion Peter Schlickenrieder interacted with locals and had a blast in Quebec city as he visited to run in the Vancouver 2010 Torch Relay. In addition to his 2002 Olympic silver medal and the dominance of his sport in Germany, Schlickenrieder is a three-time World Cup champion. Today he is a sports commentator, columnist, author and active randonnée (alpine touring) skier.
Video package includes footage of: Peter’s torch run in Quebec City; Peter skating with his wife in old Quebec; Peter playing a fun game of pick up ball hockey with local kids; Peter and his wife enjoying a tour at the Plains of Abraham, and footage of the Quebec Winter Carnival.
Brazil’s César Cielo, Olympic gold medallist and current world-record holder in the 100-m freestyle, ran with the Olympic Flame at the stunning Hopewell Rocks, on the coast of New Brunswick’s Bay of Fundy. César experienced NB and Toronto, tasting some east coast lobster and exploring the CN Tower, even fitting in practise time in a local pool, before running with the flame amongst rock formations created by the highest tides in the world.
Video package includes footage of César Cielo’s torch run at Hopewell Rocks, work out swim in a local pool, lobster feast, journey up Toronto’s CN tower, visit to the bustling St Lawrence Market, and his thoughts on competing in 2012. Package also includes 2010 Olympic Torch Relay highlights from PEI and NB.
Indian superstar Akshay Kumar enjoyed a visit to “Bollywood North” as he ran with the Olympic flame in Toronto, Ontario. Akshay’s day in Canada’s largest city included a visit to the CN Tower before concluding on a high note as a large contingent of his adoring and ecstatic fans lined the streets to witness his run.
Video package includes footage of Akshay Kumar’s 2010 Olympic Torch Relay run amongst a large crowd of screaming fans and a visit to the CN Tower. Package also contains archive footage of Akshay’s bollywood movies, interview footage including Akshay’s comments on Canada and his thoughts on running in the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, and aerial and beauty footage of Toronto.
Yang Yang, China’s first ever Olympic Winter Games gold medalist, and the first person to carry the Olympic flame on mainland China in 2008, ran as an international torchbearer for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch relay on Prince Edward Island. In previous visits to Canada, Ms Yang enjoyed the extraordinary experiences of Nova Scotia, PEI and Montreal.
Video package contains footage of Yang Yang carrying the flame in PEI and enjoying summer and winter experiences including tidal bore rafting, Celtic dancing lesson and fiddling, shopping in Montreal and oyster shucking in PEI. Package also includes general footage of the flame passing through Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia including the Green Gables house and NHL superstar Sydney Crosby’s torch run.
Ikue Teshigawara enjoyed true Canadian east coast experiences in Halifax and Lunenburg before carrying the flame on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Taking in the Halifax farmers market, traditional music, and a lobster feast, the future speed skating commentator for Japan’s coverage of the 2010 Winter Games made the most of her time on Canada’s east coast.
Video package includes footage of Ikue Teshigawara running with the flame, shopping at a market and enjoying a lobster cook and feast. Package also includes scenics of Lunenburg, Cape Spear and a montage showcasing week five of the torch relay as it passed through Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador including a visit to a Viking village.
The Olympic flame passed through Canada’s North on a 10-day portion of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. The flame was passed by NBC sportscaster and former tennis star Mary Carillo, carried on a ride on a chuckwagon, and even delayed due to a polar bear on the road. Visuals capture the Torch being carried through Canada’s northernmost cities and communities.
Video package includes footage of Mary Carillo running with the flame in Iqaluit, Nunavut, the aurora borealus (northern lights), polar bears, a special ride for the flame on a Chuckwagon, Inuit throat signing, and a montage of Canada’s aboriginal torchbearers as the flame passed through northern communities in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut and Quebec.
Australian aerial skier Alisa Camplin couldn’t have been more excited as she explored Canada’s North and ran with the Olympic Torch in the Yukon.
Video package includes footage of Alisa’s Torch run as well as her enjoying a dog sled experience, aerial sightseeing flight, and a visit with local elementary school kids. Video package also contains scenic and action footage of activities in and around Dawson City including snowmobiling and the Yukon Quest dog race, as well as a 1:00 minute introduction section highlighting the second week of torch activities in BC including a visit to the Queen Charlotte Islands where the flame was welcomed by the Haida First Nations and carried in a traditional First Nations war canoe.
South Korean short track speedskater Lee Kyung Chun completed her Olympic Torch relay experience in Canada as she ran in Tofino, BC. Her run day in Tofino was the scene of many dramatic moments as the flame was held briefly by a surfer riding a wave at Long Beach in Pacific Rim National Park, and as Ms Chun passed the flame off to a skateboarder who took it through Tofino’s skate park. Video package includes footage of the first week of the Torch relay, including the flame being rowed across Elk Lake by Canada’s eights rowing team, Torch launch celebrations in Victoria, a surfer carrying the flame on a wave, and Ms. Chun’s run in Tofino, BC. Included as well is footage of Ms. Chun’s pre-trip to Victoria and Tofino this summer where she enjoyed key tourism experiences
Before Hannah Teter attempts to win her second career gold medal at the 2010 Winter Games, she was connecting with Canadians in Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island, enjoying a variety of Canada’s extraordinary tourism experiences. Hosted in Canada by the Canadian Tourism Commission and its tourism partners, Teter and her family had a chance to meet locals, have adventures and make memories before their eventual return in February. Video package includes interviews with Hannah discussing her visit to the Tofino area, as well as footage of Hannah and her family enjoying unique Canadian experiences. Footage also includes a West Coast seafood feast and interview discussing “Hannah’s Gold”, Hannah’s charity supporting a village in Kenya, Africa.
Caitlin Sarubbi is a 19-year-old from New York City who’s a rising star in the world
of adaptive skiing. Sarubbi has one of the rarest medical conditions on earth, but that doesn’t stop her from hurtling downhill at
speeds of 100 kilometers an hour, using a sighted skier as a guide. It also didn’t
stop her and her family from enjoying a recent trip to Canada prior to returning to
compete in 2010 Winter Paralympics.
Video package includes an interview with Sarubbi about her Olympic ambitions
and her impressions of Whistler, footage of Sarubbi and her family enjoying a tour
of historic Signal Hill overlooking St. John’s, whale watching and other
experiences including connecting with local firefighters.
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by Coca-Cola and RBC and supported by the Government of Canada, began its amazing Canadian journey Oct 30th in Victoria, BC. 15 well-known world citizens are adding global intrigue and excitement to the longest domestic torch relay in Olympic history by participating as Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torchbearers. The first runner kicked off the program on Nov. 1. This video package, the first in a series, includes footage of the beginning of the flame’s trip in Greece, day one Torch celebrations in Victoria BC. Footage also introduces destination locations where the Torch will be carried by the world citizens nominated by VANOC in collaboration with the Canadian Tourism Commission.
China’s women’s curling team celebrated its recent world championship win with a visit to Ontario, connecting with Canadians in Toronto and Niagara Falls, and enjoying a variety of Ontario’s tourism experiences. Skip Wang Bingyu, also known as “Betty”, and her teammates had a chance to meet locals, explore Toronto and experience Niagara Falls from the water and the sky. They will both be returning to Canada this February to take park in the 2010 Winter Games.
Video package includes interviews with Wang in English, plus interviews with Wang and teammate Liu Yin in Mandarin, as well as footage of the Chinese women’s team visiting the St. Lawrence Market, Toronto Islands, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and Niagara Falls by helicopter and boat.
This video b-roll package is available to supplement your stories on the upcoming 2010 Winter Games from the celebration of the 100 day countdown on November 4th right through the 2010 Winter Games. Package includes aerial and ground footage of: Vancouver, BC, Vancouver 2010 Winter Games venues, Whistler BC, Whistler 2010 Winter Games venues, Calgary, AB (host city of the 1988 Winter Games) and Montreal, QC (host city of the 1976 Summer Games). Please view the shot list PDF for detailed information on available footage.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee and gold medalist Paralympic athlete Joanne Kelly joined up with a group of Canadian travel retailers to announce a new program that highlights Canada’s accessible travel experiences.
Video package includes b-roll footage of the accessible tourism experience aboard an Ice Explorer vehicle and the GO CANADA announcement at the Columbia Icefield, including scenics of Athabasca glacier. Interview footage includes comments on Canada’s accessible tourism experiences from gold medalist Paralympic athlete Joanne Kelly, Paralympic athlete Josh Dueck, and others.
Before Kwame Nkrumah-Acheamphong, aka the “Snow Leopard from Ghana” steals the show at the 2010 Winter Games as the sole member of the Ghanaian Olympic team, he was Connecting with Canadians in Whistler and Quebec last week as he enjoyed a variety of Canada’s extraordinary tourism experiences.