NEWS

FIERCE LIGHT in THEATRES NOW!

We're still burning bright! Going into the seventh week of our national theatrical release!

Now Playing in Vancouver and Calgary.

Opening soon in Edmonton, Regina, Ottawa, Victoria....and more!

OTTAWA
Bytowne Cinema - July 17-20

Filmmakers in attendance Friday, July 17!!

EDMONTION

Opens July 17

Princess Theatre

VICTORIA
Cinecenta - July 21 - 23

REGINA

 

U.S. DATES

MICHIGAN
Waterfront Film Festival - June 12
Daryl Hannah and Velcrow Ripper in Attendance!!!

HAWAII
Maui Film Festival - June 15

TUSCON, ARIZONA
The Shift Conference - June 20
The Institute of Noetic Sciences

VENTURA, CA

Ventura Film Festival - June 29

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Earth House, 7 pm - Aug 6

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
Northwest Film Forum - Sept. 11 -13
Velcrow Ripper and special guests, in attendance!

INTERNATIONAL

SOUTH AFRICA

Encounters Film Festival, Capetown - July 6-12
Johannesberg, Human Rights Film Screening
Velcrow Ripper in attendance,
Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu Invited

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DARYL HANNAH AND VELCROW RIPPER Q AND A
Article on Daryl's appearance at fest here
Read interview with Daryl about Fierce Light in the National Post

CHECK OUT THE LATEST PRESS

VANCOUVER SUN - Story
NATIONAL POST - Review new
TORONTO SUN - Feature Article

GLOBE AND MAIL - Feature / Interview

FFWD MAGAZINE ~ CALGARY new

 
 
 
 

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ALIVE MIND! AQUires U.S. rights for Fierce light

TRansforming audiences

Learn more about this inspiring documentary and the remarkable visionaries who's stories spark a Fierce Light. A journey into the heart of spirit and action.

This film really speaks to people and is a powerful testimonial to our ability to "be the change" we are looking for.

Read reviews and articles in the press - Join our community and share your stories about how you've been getting in the way and making a difference in this world.

Don't miss Waterlife

Directed by Kevin McMahon

Executive Produced by Mark Achbar (Fierce Light, The Corporation)

In Theatres now!!!!

 

Waterlife


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"A SPIRITUAL KALEIDOSCOPE OF HOPE AND JOY. UPLIFTING!" ~ Green Muze Magazine
 
"BEAUTIFUL, POETIC, POWERFUL AND IMPORTANT.
EVERYONE (AND I MEAN EVERYONE) SHOULD SEE FIERCE LIGHT." - FFWD Magazine
 
"RIPPER IS THE JOHN LENNON OF DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS. FIERCE LIGHT IS 'IMAGINE' IN TECHNICOLOR" ~ Michael Markwick, SFU Communications

"HUGELY ENGAGING AND VISUALLY MAGNIFICENT." ~ Toronto Sun

"DRAMATIC, VIVID, STARTLING." ~ The Vancouver Sun


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From the Director of Scared Sacred

From the Producer of The Corporation

Fueled by the belief that "another world is possible," Fierce Light is a compelling, global journey into the world of spirit in action, an exploration of what Martin Luther King called "Love in Action," and Gandhi called "Soul Force"; what Ripper is calling "Fierce Light."

Acclaimed filmmaker Velcrow Ripper takes an insightful look at change motivated by love, featuringinterviews with spiritual activists Thich Nhat Hanh, Desmond Tutu,Daryl Hannah, Julia Butterfly Hill, and more.

"COULDN'T HAVE COME AT A BETTER TIME....AN INSPIRATION!" ~ The Montreal Gazette

"ACHINGLY BEAUTIFUL." ~ NewCityFilm, Chicago

"INTENSE AND INSPIRING." ~ Examiner National

"RESPLENDENT! CAPTURING SPONTANEOUS OUTBURSTS OF GRACE AND COURAGE...SURE TO INSPIRE THOUGHTFUL DIALOGUE AND SELF EXAMINATION." - The Holland Sentinel

"RAW, HONEST AND COMPELLING." ~ CJSF Radio, Vancouver

"A MUST SEE MOVIE!" ~ CJAD Radio, Montreal

"COURAGEOUS, POTENT, AUTHENTIC!" ~ EnlightenNext Magazine

"A POETIC CALL TO HEARTFELT ACTION." ~ Common Ground

"A TOUCHING PORTRAIT OF THE POWER OF LOVE." ~ New Orleans Times-Picayune

"RIPPERS MOST ACCOMPLISHED PIECE." ~ Playback

"A SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE IN ITSELF!" ~ VIFF

NFB AUDIENCE AWARD

VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 

FIERCE LIGHT was awarded The NFB Audience Award for most popular Canadian Documentary at The Vancouver International Film Festival

 

SPECIAL JURY PRIZE

VIFF NONFICTION FEATURE AWARD

Special Jury Prize "for its power to involve and inspire us with a personal journey that combines spiritual beliefs with relevant social action".


WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...


"A film filled with grace, heart and beauty." ~ Joanna Macy 
 
"This stunningly beautiful film will open new pathways for personal and planetary transformation." ~ Starhawk

"A beautiful, courageous, amazing piece of filmwork. I am completely blown away."~  Vicki Noble


"Expect transformation and nothing less!" - Babz Chula  


"Amazing. I was so hushed/engaged/moved I couldn't eat my popcorn! I've never said this before about a film: everybody should see it."- Paul Leschuk 
 


Powerful, Beautiful, Emotive. Such an important spiritual work and how wonderful to see film rise to it's potential as art. I could not speak for some time after the film because of the intensity of the experience. 10/10 - from Cinema Clock



"Do yourself and this world a favour....see this film! Amazing!!" - Christine Norris

"One of those experiences that change you forever."~ Joanna Fekecz, Poland

"An invigorating film. I felt it in my spirit - fierce!" ~ Maia Love, Canada

I entered the theater excited but having absolutely no idea what to
expect. I left the theater feeling weightless, uplifted and motivated.
- Hannah Elizabeth

Two days later and still feeling Fierce Light percolating...filled with gratitude, hope, amazement, love. ~ Heather Elson

There are few films that are so complete that the edges disappear; that engage the entire body in viewing, and leave you palpably shifted. Fierce Light is a remarkable combination of all of these things. Art and heart.. - From IMDB

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1000 Tens praising, 1000 tears embracing, 1000 arms engaging... Fierce Light, compassion in action...

-Stacy Elizabeth

This movie changed me. It speaks to the urgency that spirit meet action NOW. Besides all that it is fine cinema: dramatic, beautiful, heart-warming, tragic, compelling, inspiring, funny, and entertaining. Go See It. - carla


read more reviews here

 

 

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Fierce Light will be playing at "Towards A Global Shift Conference" June 21.

 

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