Silent-Sight Productions is a Vancouver-based production company started by two Capilano University Film School Documentary Program graduates – Shelley Morten and Steve Pojitski under the original name "VanWestFilm Productions." Established in 2010, to date we have completed two self-funded documentaries – a 22-min short film on Body Image and Disordered Eating and a feature-length documentary on Mixed Martial Arts. We have also produced a CBC funded documentary, "Wrestling With Attitude," on Canadian Women’s Olympic wrestling which aired immediately prior to the 2012 Olympics on the CBC’s “Absolutely Vancouver” summer series.
Our first completed documentary, “One Body to Love,” was one of the “Editor’s Picks” on the (now closed) Openfilm.com website and received an Award of Merit from “The Indie Fest Film Awards Competition” in the category of Educational Films. “Fighting Average,” our documentary feature, was also an Official Selection of the "Action On Film International Film Festival" with Shelley nominated in the category of Best Documentary Director.
Several clips and trailers from our body of work can be viewed on this website via our "Media Gallery" page. Trailers for all three of our completed films, as well as the trailer for “Pop Goes the Culture,” a new documentary just resuming production, are also available for viewing on our YouTube Channel. The full versions of “One Body to Love” and "Wrestling With Attitude" can be viewed on our Vimeo website and “Fighting Average” is available to either download or stream online through the following website: www.hoopladigital.com/title/11143056#.
Additionly, Silent-Sight has produced three short PSAs – two on copyright infringement and the other, a co-production with Capilano University, about plagiarism. We have also filmed several short corporate and promotional videos for various organizations, as well as a 50-minute sports event special, complete with commentary. While we have historically focused on non-fiction films, we also have several short dramatic films to complete our repertoire.
Rebranded in 2016, Silent-Sight Productions , is set to launch a crowdfunding campaign to secure completion funding for our most recent documentary, "Pop Goes the Culture".
Website Updated!!!
(01-06-2016)
We have finally updated our website to give it a little different and, hopefully, fresher look. Included in the update is an added Social Media Link to our Vimeo website for full-length viewing of several of our productions and a link to the Facebook page for our latest documentary, "Pop Goes the Culture."
"Pop Goes the Culture"
(23-05-2016)
VanWestFilm Productions is currently in ongoing production for "Pop Goes the Culture," a new feature-length documentary film from directors Shelley Morten and Kevin Fratpietro. Preliminary production began in late September 2015 and has been unfortunately delayed. We are now set to resume and (hopefully) wrap up principal photography over the summer. Details regarding our Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign will be available shortly.
"Fighting Average"
(29-08-2014)
"Fighting Average is now available to download or stream online at: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11143056#.
"Fighting Average"
(01-08-2013)
VanWestFilm Productions has entered into an agreement with R Squared Films to distribute "Fighting Average." Stay tuned for further details on the future availability of the film.
Steve Pojitski Headed Eastwards
(01-06-2013)
Recently, Steve has left the company to pursue other opportunities in Toronto. We are sure to hear good things from him in the future. Good Luck Steve!
"One Body to Love"
(23-08-2012)
"One Body to Love" has been honoured with an "Award of Merit" from The Indie Fest Film Awards Competition in the category of Educational/Industrial/Training films.
"Fighting Average"
(15-08-2012)
"Fighting Average" is an Official Selection of the 8th Annual "Action On film International Film Festival" which runs from Aug. 17-25 in Monrovia, California. It is due to screen on Aug. 23 at 2:00 pm at the Krikorian Premiere Theate. The film has also been nominated in the category of "Best Director - Documentary."
"Wrestling With Attitude"
(16-07-2012)
The film is a look at the evolution of the sport of Women's Wrestling in Canada and focuses on two of Canada's best female wrestlers as they vie for spots on the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team. It is the first in a series of regional Summer specials on CBC entitled "Absolutely Vancouver" and will air throughout BC and the Yukon on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 7 pm (PST) on CBC-BC.
"Fighting Average"
(15-06-2012)
"Fighting Average" is finally complete and ready to go! We're currently in the process of submitting to several North American Film Festivals and are awaiting notification of acceptance for screening. We're also pitching the film as an acquisition to various broadcasters. Check back for further information on the status of the film!
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