ECG Productions continues filming the documentary “Taiko – the Music of the Strong”. Besides the history of Taiko itself, this project also acknowledges the sad circumstances surrounding the internment camps for Japanese immigrants in Canada during World War II. Last week we filmed an interview with one of the leading experts in this field Masumi Izumi who is a Professor at the Department of Global and Regional Studies at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan.  These days, the Professor teaches Cultural Expressions of Japanese Canadians in Post-Internment Canada at the University of Victoria, British Columbia. Not so long ago, Masumi published her new book “Japanese Canadian Movement: Unknown history of Japanese people’s cross-border life” where she reveals the history of immigration from Japan to Canada. We are very grateful to Professor Masumi Izumi for taking the time to give us an interesting and detailed account of the events that happened during the Japanese Canadian internment and the breathtaking stories of the struggle and bravery. Please stay tuned for further updates on the filming and release dates.

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Have you ever been to China? It is definitely on our bucket list! The Taste The Diversity episode the ECG Productions team did on Chinese cuisine was filmed in Toronto but it definitely has all traditional Chinese flavors in it. The Chinese culinary tradition is one of the most diverse and ancient cuisines in the world. What is interesting is that some meals taste so unusual that you will never guess what’s in them. A large variety of various vegetables and meat products are usually seasoned with savory sauces and seasonings to create a flavorful masterpiece.  Watch the Taste the Diversity episode and try your hand at cooking something special from Chinese cuisine. And if that doesn’t work you will still have fun and when you go to a Chinese restaurant you will know what to order! How does it sound?

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ECG Productions produces dozens of different documentaries and feature films every year. Many of them take part in prestigious film festivals around the world. The recognition of both the audience and the professional community is extremely important for us. Therefore, we have created a special section on our website dedicated to the awards that our projects received at festivals. Click on the link, pick the project you are interested in and see where it took part and how it was acknowledged by the jury members. Dream Big series received the most recognition from various festivals. Watch the award winning episodes right now!

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Did you know that Thanksgiving Day is celebrated only in two countries – the United States and Canada? This holiday appeared thanks to the first English settlers, who moored on November 21, 1620 on the Mayflower ship to the shores of the North America. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated with relatives and closest friends. The holiday dinner usually consists of baked turkey in cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. The celebration has its own traditional drink – apple cider. But you can also surprise your guests with some exotic dishes. Watch the Taste the Diversity episodes and make your mind what will be on your Thanksgiving table this year.

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What is the most unusual collection you have ever seen? I bet not the one that you will see today. Check out our new episode from the Crazy Canuck Collections project!
Mila from Toronto has a huge collection of figurines of ladybugs. She collected more than 600 items from all over the world. There are dolls, toys, brooches and even ladybug-shaped coins from different countries in her collection.

“For me, ladybugs are associated with kindness and happy moments. It is no coincidence that it is believed to be a symbol of joy and luck in many countries. I wish I could open a small museum or a cafe, where everyone could see all my collectibles”- says Mila.

Now go and watch the full episode!

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Watch a new episode of the Sounds of Canada project dedicated to the music from Madagascar. Donne Roberts Band was founded by Afro-Canadian musician, singer and composer Donne Roberts who has a unique life story. He was born on Madagascar, raised in Moscow, Russia (back then Soviet Union) where his parents worked as diplomats, and for the last 25 years he has been living in Canada.He is a 2-time Juno Award winner and 4-time nominee. He writes and performs songs in a dozen languages, including Japanese, and he is a highly skilled professional guitar player. That is why we invited him to take part in the third season of the Sounds of Canada project with his own group, the Donne Roberts Band.

Enjoy!

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Our one of the most prominent shows “Taste the Diversity” (Director – Olena Tumanska) and the episode about the Portuguese cuisine was recognized as the best documentary from America at the Best Film Awards festival.
This is not the only good news, another documentary that ECG Productions produced “The Wind breathes where he wills” (Director – Olga Antimony) has been selected as an honorable mention in the festival – Tokyo Film Awards.
Congratulations to the team!

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