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A destination film for Indigenous Tourism BC and Haida House at Tllaal, centred on Haida Gwaii as a living place rather than a generic resort backdrop.
The approach
Expansive landscape imagery, community testimony and intimate observational moments create a respectful sense of place while letting Haida House, Haida Gwaii and the people in the film lead the story.
Watch the filmProject details
- Release
- 2023
- Category
- Commercial
The place
Stewardship, culture and a sense of place.
Haida House at Tllaal is a 100% Haida-owned lodge and cultural-adventure destination on Haida Gwaii.
The film follows stewardship, local employment, Haida cultural values and care for the land through the people who live and work there. James directed, produced and edited the piece.
Additional credits
- Client / destination
- Haida House at Tllaal
- Tourism partner
- Indigenous Tourism BC
- Director / Producer / Editor
- James Alton
Behind the scenes
From the production.
Finished frames and behind-the-scenes photographs from the shoot.