The Unwelcoming

This is an enchanting story of the relationship between a teenage Norwegian girl named Katrine and a newborn harbor seal. Includes the sequel Selik & Katrine.

"Disturbed by the provocative dichotomy of the strong black female supporting a fatherless home, a Charlotte-based filmmaker explored the subject matter with people from different walks of life, in hopes of not only discovering a source, but, solution as well."

Western Painted Turtles are often overlooked on the coast of British Columbia, Canada. In fact, most people don't even know they're here. It's not because turtles hide away in vast wilderness areas. They can and do live with us in the urban environment. But in order for these endangered turtles to thrive, humans need to help. Learn how you can help as you dive right into the turtles' watery world and meet them face-to-face in this film! Witness never-before-filmed behavior. Enjoy intimate moments with a mom turtle as she labors to safely lay her eggs. Playful original music will have you dancing with the turtles. You'll emerge from this film a turtle lover!

The filmmaker's 200 year old ancestral house in a remote village is dismantled and gets reconstructed elsewhere in an open air museum.

Beautiful, rich in natural resources, protected and isolated, Powell River is both unique, and also emblematic of the history of so many places in Canada. The rich biodiversity of this region, first inhabited for thousands of years by the Kla ah men people, has provided sustenance for the development of thriving communities. In the modern era, Powell River has attracted people from every corner of the world seeking a better life.